Report: 21 Million Would Lose Insurance Under Donald Trump’s Health Plan
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a Washington-based fiscal watchdog, said the Republican presidential candidate's proposals would also drive up the deficit by as much as $500 billion over the next 10 years.
The Associated Press:
Trump Health Plan Would Increase Uninsured By 21 Million, Study Finds
An independent analysis of Donald Trump's recently released health care plan finds it would increase the number of uninsured by about 21 million people while costing nearly $500 billion over 10 years. The estimates released Monday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget found that repealing Obama's health care law would leave 22 million more people uninsured in 2018, and Trump's replacement plan would only provide coverage to about 1.1 million of those. (3/14)
Los Angeles Times:
Trump Health Plan Would Increase Deficit And Leave Millions Uninsured, Report Says
Donald Trump's recently released plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act would drive up the federal deficit by nearly $500 billion over the next decade and cause 21 million Americans to lose health coverage, according to a new independent analysis. Trump’s “Healthcare Reform to Make America Great Again” plan, which the GOP presidential front-runner outlined on his campaign website last month, does not include much detail. (Levey, 3/14)
In other 2016 election news, Bernie Sanders proposes a new HIV/AIDS initiative and Theranos' chief executive will hold a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton —
The Wall Street Journal:
Bernie Sanders To Unveil HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who criticized opponent Hillary Clinton for her recent comments on former first lady Nancy Reagan and AIDS, will propose his own platform Monday to spur development of drugs that treat the disease. Mr. Sanders, who is advocating a single-payer health system, will propose establishing a $3 billion annual fund to reward developers who come up with new treatments for HIV and AIDS. The candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination wants to award money from the HIV/AIDS prize fund and permit generic competition for the newly developed drugs immediately after they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration. (Armour, 3/14)
STAT:
Beleagured Theranos CEO To Hold Fundraiser For Hillary Clinton
The blood-testing company Theranos has been immersed in controversy in recent months, accused of violating government standards and overhyping its technology. Despite the public storm, Theranos Chief Executive Elizabeth Holmes will be hosting a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton on Monday at the company’s headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., according to the technology news website Re/code. (Boodman, 3/14)
