Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Beyond The Beltway: How The GOP's Plan Would Affect Real Americans
The Washington Post: Americans Watch A Health-Care Bill That Could Upend Many Lives Again
Millions of Americans of all ages and needs would be affected if Republicans in Congress succeed in overhauling major parts of the Affordable Care Act. And the latest maneuvering is only intensifying concerns. But with Senate GOP leaders trying to retool parts of their bill — which was pulled back this week after support for a fast vote eroded — it isn’t easy sussing out exactly how an individual might benefit or lose. Would an uninsured home-care worker in Ohio get a tax credit that would make private health coverage affordable? Would the big changes envisioned for Medicaid funding cut out a New Mexico house painter with emphysema? What about the medical services a young West Virginia boy might require for the rest of his life? (Somashekhar, McGinley, Sun and Bernstein, 6/29)
The Wall Street Journal: How The Proposed Health-Care Bill Would Affect Your Taxes
There is no question your taxes will change if Republicans pass a new health-care bill. Earlier this week, Senate leaders delayed a vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 until after July 4. The bill seeks to repeal or replace large swaths of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. (Saunders, 6/30)
The Wall Street Journal: Senate Health Bill Could Hit Employer-Sponsored Plans
Little-noticed provisions in the Senate Republican health bill could have a significant impact on employer-provided health plans, removing four million more people from such coverage in 2018, compared with current law, according to one projection. These provisions could pave the way for higher out-of-pocket costs for many workers. (Armour and Hughes, 6/29)
The Washington Post: Republicans’ Health-Care Efforts Would Set Black Women Back, Report Says
Black women were one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Affordable Care Act, but a new report argues that the Republican efforts to dismantle parts of the law threaten to undo many of the gains made, putting low-income women and women with chronic health conditions most at risk. Under the ACA, the report found more black women were able to access to health care, including preventive screenings and treatment for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, HIV and hypertension. (Lewis, 6/29)
Los Angeles Times: Less Coverage, More Uninsured: Here's What The Latest Republican Healthcare Plan Could Mean For Women
Women’s health advocates have assailed the plans put forward by congressional Republicans to replace the Affordable Care Act, saying they would cause disproportionate harm to half the adult population. “Both bills are nothing short of an all-out attack on women’s health,” said Janel George, director of federal reproductive rights and health at the National Women’s Law Center. (Zavis, 6/29)
