On July 9, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order to “Promote Competition in the American Economy.” The Executive Order established a "whole-of-government" effort to promote competition in the American economy, acknowledging that anti-competitive practices across industries have driven up prices. We talk about some of the health care related pieces to this Order and what's next. --- 0:00 Executive Order on Competition 0:33 What's Included 1:10 Hospital Mergers and Pricing 1:40 What's Next 2:15 Sources --- Read the Executive Order Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/07/09/fact-sheet-executive-order-on-promoting-competition-in-the-american-economy/ To Connect to Health Coverage: Visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov Call the Marketplace Call Center: 1-800-318-2596 Find a local assister: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/ In Wisconsin: https://wiscovered.com/ Feb. 15, 2021 – August 15, 2021 HealthCare.Gov Support HealthWatch Wisconsin with a tax deductible donation: https://www.paypal.me/healthwatchwisconsin Visit our official website: https://healthwatchwisconsin.org/ Want to get in touch with us? Send an email: info@healthwatchwisconsin.org About HealthWatch Wisconsin: HealthWatch Wisconsin is a nonprofit subsidiary of ABC for Health, Inc. working to promote improved access to health care coverage and services. HealthWatch Wisconsin actively shares materials, education, and trainings with health care professionals and consumers. On our YouTube channel, you will find content about health insurance and coverage programs like Medicaid, social security programs, and private health insurance. We stay on top of current events, policy, and rule changes. We also cover topics that intersect with health coverage for vulnerable populations, such as food, energy, and housing assistance programs. You will also find content on programs specific to Wisconsin such as: BadgerCare Plus eligibility, enrollment, and program rules and disability program rules and features for adults as well as children with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Finally, we share some tips and advocacy strategies.