Republican Gamble on Fast-Track Rules for Health Care Hits Wall

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 Health Insurance and Managed Care, Law and Legislation, News, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), Politics and Government, United States Politics and Government

Congressional Republicans tried to use strict rules set for budget matters to push through legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It isn’t working.

Public Health: ‘Skinny’ Obamacare Repeal Would Clash With Republicans’ Health Care Promises

July 25, 2017 Health Insurance and Managed Care, McConnell, Mitch, News, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), republican-party, United States Politics and Government

The new option being considered by Senate leaders could plausibly be described as Obamacare repeal. But it would disrupt markets and raise premiums.

What to Watch for in the G.O.P.’s Health Care Showdown

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 Health Insurance and Managed Care, McConnell, Mitch, Murkowski, Lisa, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), republican-party

On Tuesday, Republicans will make another attempt to try to repeal and possibly replace the Affordable Care Act. But will they have the votes this time?

Small Businesses Split Over Republican Health Plans

July 23, 2017 Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Self-Employment and Independent Contracting, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), Small Business

Small-business owners, some of the most vocal opponents of the Affordable Care Act, are divided over Republican plans to reverse much of the law.

Senate Parliamentarian Challenges Key Provisions of Health Bill

July 22, 2017July 22, 2017 AARP, Health Insurance and Managed Care, MacDonough, Elizabeth, McConnell, Mitch, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Politics and Government, republican-party, Sanders, Bernard, Senate, Trump, Donald J, United States, United States Politics and Government

Elizabeth MacDonough on Friday challenged key provisions in the bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, dealing another serious blow to its prospects.

These Americans Hated the Health Law. Until the Idea of Repeal Sank In.

July 21, 2017 Bucks County (Pa), Health Insurance and Managed Care, Law and Legislation, medicaid, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), Polls and Public Opinion, United States Politics and Government

Sentiment in a Pennsylvania county has tracked with a national shift in opinion about the Affordable Care Act amid fears that millions could lose coverage.