Bernie Sanders introduced his "Medicare for All" plan to the Senate last week. While some Democrats have backed the legislation, some policy experts have doubts. Hoover Institution senior fellow Lanhee Chen joined "Red & Blue" to discuss why single-payer plan could be too good to be true.
While most Americans were sleeping, the 7-year Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare died on the floor of the Senate. GOP Sens. John McCain, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joined all 48 Democrats in opposing the so-called "skinny repeal" bill. Nancy Cordes reports.
After attempts to pass a more substantial health care bill failed, GOP leaders are honing in on the so-called "skinny repeal," which would eliminate just a few key parts of Obamacare and leave much of the legislation in place. Nancy Cordes has more.
Margot Sanger-Katz, who covers health care for The New York Times, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the impact of President Trump's suggestion to repeal the Affordable Care Act first and replace it later.
CBS News has learned that Senate Republicans, hoping to win support for the Obamacare replacement, have added another $45 billion for the treatment of opioid addiction. However, that is just a fraction of what Medicaid currently covers. So, what happens if Medicaid is cut drastically? Adriana Diaz reports.
Republicans couldn't come up with enough votes from their own party to pass their alternative to Obamacare. Moderates felt the bill is too harsh, while conservatives say it doesn't go far enough. Nancy Cordes reports.
As the debate continues about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, new research shows having health insurance saves lives. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more about the study.
Four Senate Republicans quickly announced their opposition to the health care bill, and others appear skeptical. On Facebook, former President Obama called the GOP plan "a massive transfer of wealth from middle class and poor families to the richest people in America." Nancy Cordes reports.
Nearly one in five Americans rely on Medicaid for their health coverage, including 10 million who were added under Obamacare. The House GOP replacement bill would place caps on Medicaid funding for the first time. Nancy Cordes has more.
Republicans in the House passed a bill Thursday that would dismantle much of the Affordable Care Act. With no Democratic support, Republicans voted "yes" and acquired just one vote over the number required for passage. It now goes to the Senate, where Democrats vow to stop it. Nancy Cordes reports.