Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Here's What's Coming Next: CBO Score, Debates, Amendments And A Vote Next Week
The Wall Street Journal: What To Expect Now That The Senate Health Bill Has Been Released
Senate aides expect that Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) will bring the health bill as soon as Tuesday, shortly after the CBO score has been released. The first vote will be on a motion to proceed to the bill, which would need a simple majority to advance the bill. That means Mr. McConnell needs at least 50 votes, with Vice President Mike Pence on hand to break a tie. (Peterson, 6/22)
McClatchy: Senate Obamacare Repeal Bill Has Huge Medicaid Cuts
A Congressional Budget Office analysis of the Senate bill’s cost and impact is expected next week. The repeal legislation that passed the House of Representatives, the American Health Care Act, would leave 23 million people without health coverage and slash Medicaid’s budget by $834 billion over ten years, the CBO found. (Pugh and Douglas, 6/22)
The Associated Press: What's Next On Health Care Draft In Congress
A look at the next steps. (6/23)
