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Republicans Press Forward With Repeal Efforts Despite Governors’ Plea To Reject Measure

September 20, 2017 Morning Briefing

A group of bipartisan governors urges Congress to reject the last-ditch repeal-and-replace effort coming from Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), but lawmakers are charging forward. It’s still unclear if they have the votes, but Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) says she’s considering the bill, touting the flexibility it gives to states.

Americans: Stop Trying To Undermine The Health Law And Start Fixing It

August 11, 2017 Morning Briefing

Just 3 in 10 want President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to continue their drive to repeal and replace the statute, while nearly 8 in 10 say Trump should be trying to make the health law work according to a new poll.

Different Takes: Demanding Explanations About The Contents Of The GOP’s ‘Secret’ Health Plan And The Process Used To Craft It

June 21, 2017 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages are filled with tough warnings for Republican lawmakers as they proceed with their efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

At Party Retreat, GOP Still Searching For Health Law Consensus

By Julie Rovner January 26, 2017 KFF Health News Original

At their party retreat, the officials are coalescing around a strategy that would have not a single replacement for the Affordable Care Act but instead include changes through a budget bill, administrative action and later a series of individual bills addressing smaller aspects of the health system.

With Health Plan, GOP Would Drastically Cut Medicaid And Fundamentally Reshape Program

June 23, 2017 Morning Briefing

On Thursday, Republican leaders released the Better Care Reconciliation Act, their version of repeal-and-replace legislation for the Affordable Care Act.

Employers Fret Job-Based Coverage Vulnerable To Fallout From GOP Health Overhaul

By Jay Hancock February 3, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Employer medical insurance still covers more people than any other kind. A Republican replacement for Obamacare could spread instability beyond the health law’s shaky marketplace plans.

Repeal Ripples: Five Obamacare Exchange Chiefs Contemplate An Uncertain Future

January 27, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Despite political peril, Obamacare business is brisk in California, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Colorado.

Obama’s Challenge To GOP: Show Me Your Plan Before Repealing Mine

By Julie Rovner January 6, 2017 KFF Health News Original

In an interview and written commentary, the president comes out swinging about Republicans’ plans to delay a health law replacement, if they repeal the current law. That strategy, he said, “is, simply put, irresponsible.”

Democrats Try To Rally As They’re Criticized For Having Celebrated Too Soon

September 20, 2017 Morning Briefing

Between the debt deal cut with President Donald Trump and the single-payer proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) — which Sen. Lindsey Graham says is “a gift from the political gods” — some people are starting to wonder if the Democrats got ahead of themselves. Meanwhile, lawmakers are trying to get their base motivated one more time to stave off the latest round of repeal-and-replace efforts.

Republicans’ Repeal-And-Replace Plan Narrowly Passes House

May 5, 2017 Morning Briefing

After two false starts and weeks of compromise negotiations, House Republican leaders gathered enough votes to pass the American Health Care Act, their replacement for Obamacare. The bill passed 217-213, with 20 Republican defections. GOP House members who supported the legislation were jubilant afterwards, having followed through on a years-long campaign pledge.

Perspectives: Medicaid Costs And Cuts; Should Doctors March On Washington?

June 16, 2017 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers examine a variety of issues related to health system reform and current efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Negative Perspectives: Searching For The Rationale Behind Senate Republicans’ ‘Unaffordable,’ ‘Unconscionable,’ ‘Jekyll-and-Hyde’ Health Plan

June 23, 2017 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages across the nation take a hard-line stance against the GOP’s latest offering in their ongoing effort to repeal and replace the health law.

Different Takes: Hitting The Right Note On State Medicaid Flexibility; The Secrets In Play In The Repeal-And-Replace Debate

June 15, 2017 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers take a hard look at ongoing issues to undo the Affordable Care Act and make system changes regarding Medicaid, Medicare and the individual health insurance market.

Governors Keeping Details Of Blueprint To Stabilize Marketplace Close To Chest For Now

August 29, 2017 Morning Briefing

Govs. John Kasich (R-Ohio) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) announce they’ve come up with a bipartisan plan, but they aren’t releasing the details yet. Meanwhile, a sweeping ad campaign focusing on repeal-and-replace efforts is being launched against Republicans. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases numbers on how many Americans are uninsured.

Democrats Light Anti-Trumpcare Fire: ‘The Power Of The People Is Greater Than The People In Power’

June 27, 2017 Morning Briefing

Democratic lawmakers are digging in this week against the Senate version of repeal-and-replace legislation, including holding a rally on the steps of Capitol Hill that drew senators and protesters alike.

Repeal-And-Replace Perspectives: Tough Talk About The GOP Health Care Plan Continues

May 30, 2017 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages skewer a variety of aspects of the House-passed GOP health plan. Some, however, counter these arguments with skepticism.

Threat Of Obamacare Repeal Leaves Community Health Centers In Limbo

February 24, 2017 KFF Health News Original

These clinics have long provided health care to low-income patients and enjoyed expansion under the Affordable Care Act. With repeal looming, the centers’ doctors worry about what’s next.

After Collins Officially Declares Opposition, Passing Health Bill Becomes ‘Nearly Impossible’

September 26, 2017 Morning Briefing

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) joins Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in opposition of Republicans’ last-ditch efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, naming the “dramatic, sweeping cuts” to Medicaid as her top reason to vote no. The Republicans only had two votes to spare, so unless leadership can persuade one of three to change his or her vote, the bill would fail if brought to the floor.

A New Diagnosis: ‘Post-Election Stress Disorder’

By Jenny Gold February 22, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Trump opponents — and even some supporters — say the election and tumultuous early days of the new administration have left them anxious, angry and afraid of Facebook.

HSAs: ‘Tax-Break Trifecta’ Or Insurance Gimmick Benefiting The Wealthy?

By Julie Appleby February 3, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Republicans hope to expand the use of health savings accounts to encourage consumers to be more judicious in using their coverage. Here’s an explainer of how they work.

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