The president still promises "a great health care package" — but not until after the next election. His comments come after a phone call with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Republican Lawmakers Brace For Impact Of Renewed Push To Repeal Obamacare
The Trump administration's decision to fight for total repeal of the Affordable Care Act in court sent shock-waves across Congress, where lawmakers were caught off guard by the renewed repeal effort.
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Trump Administration Says Entire Affordable Care Act Should Be Repealed
A letter from the Department of Justice announced the shift, in support of a district court judge's ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The case will likely end up in the Supreme Court.
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Health Plans For State Employees Use Medicare’s Hammer On Hospital Bills
Some states have begun using Medicare reimbursement rates to recalibrate how they pay hospitals. If the gamble pays off, more private-sector employers could start doing the same thing.
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Some ‘Cheaper’ Health Plans Have Surprising Costs
Well-known insurers are selling new sorts of health plans outside the Affordable Care Act exchanges that may sound cheaper but aren't necessarily. Some, for example, charge extra for common surgeries.
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