You searched for repeal and replace - Page 5 of 39 - KFF Health News

In Arizona Race, McSally Makes Health Care Pledge At Odds With Track Record

By Shefali Luthra June 29, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The use of the word “always” makes this claim a stretch.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: Congress Is Out. The Presidential Campaign Is In.

August 3, 2023 Podcast

Congress is in recess until after Labor Day, and lawmakers won’t have much time when they return to get the government funded before the next fiscal year. Meanwhile, the Republican campaign for president has begun in earnest, and while repealing the Affordable Care Act is no longer the top promise, some candidates have lively ideas about what to do with federal health programs. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Lauren Weber of The Washington Post join KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, Julie Rovner, to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Phil Galewitz, who reported the latest KFF Health News-NPR “Bill of the Month,” about how a bill that should never have been sent created headaches for one patient.

Biden Is Caught in the Middle of Polarizing Abortion Politics

By Julie Rovner July 12, 2021 KFF Health News Original

The president, one of the last of a disappearing group of politicians who sought moderate compromises on abortion policy, is frustrating supporters. They wanted faster changes in federal rules. But abortion opponents — including Catholic bishops— are also taking him to task.

Facing Recall, Newsom Draws Support From Health Care Allies

By Samantha Young July 30, 2021 KFF Health News Original

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election in September, fueled in part by anger over his pandemic policies. The health care industry has ponied up more than $4.8 million so far to defend the first-term Democrat.

Promises Kept? On Health Care, Trump’s Claims of ‘Monumental Steps’ Don’t Add Up

By Julie Rovner and Phil Galewitz September 28, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The president entered office seeking to overturn the Affordable Care Act, revamp Medicaid and drive down prescription drug prices, among other things. He’s hit some stone walls.

Trump’s Claim He ‘Saved’ Preexisting Conditions ‘Part Fantasy, Part Delusion’

By Shefali Luthra January 15, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The claim, which builds on previous statements and campaign messaging, drew strong reactions.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: The Health Care Campaign

November 21, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Health care is still a top issue in the Democratic primary debate for president, but the candidates’ complicated plans may be doing more to confuse than to educate voters. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Caitlin Owens of Axios and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more health news. Also, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week.

Democrats Press High Court To Make Call On ACA. How It Could Play Out At Polls.

By Julie Rovner January 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Democrats have asked the Supreme Court to take up an appeals court ruling that could invalidate some or all of the federal health law. It’s not clear the court will take the case, but the efforts will carry consequences for both Democrats and Republicans.

Analysis: The Trump Health Care Policies That Deserve to Stick Around

By Elisabeth Rosenthal March 16, 2021 KFF Health News Original

President Joe Biden may want to continue the previous administration’s efforts to lower drug prices and make medical costs transparent.

The Case Of The ACA’s Disappearing Taxes

By Julie Rovner November 20, 2019 KFF Health News Original

When passing the Affordable Care Act, Democrats touted the fact that they had included many measures to pay for the bill’s expanded coverage. But nearly 10 years later, many of the “pay-fors” have been eliminated.

Republicans Nervous That Decade-Long ‘Repeal And Replace’ Push Will Come Back To Bite Them During Pandemic

June 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

The White House is expected to file legal briefs this week asking the Supreme Court to put an end to the Affordable Care Act. But some Republicans are now wondering if that’s the most political savvy move during a pandemic. Meanwhile, Democrats want to expand subsidies and Medicaid incentives. In other news, lawmakers push for more information on federal aid distribution.

Advocates View Health Care as Key to Driving LGBTQ Rights Conversation

By Aneri Pattani January 20, 2021 KFF Health News Original

A state ban preventing local governments from enacting nondiscrimination ordinances expired Dec. 1, opening the door for a new wave of local nondiscrimination laws.

The Values Of Health Care

June 25, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joins Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Alan Weil of Health Affairs at the Aspen Ideas: Health festival to discuss how consumers’ values impact the politics surrounding the national debate on health care.

If Trump Wins, Don’t Hold Your Breath Waiting for That ACA Replacement Plan

By Julie Rovner October 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The administration seeks to have the Supreme Court overturn the federal health law but has not explained how it would ensure Americans’ health care coverage.

Cory Gardner’s Bill Has as Much to Do With Politics as Preexisting Conditions

By Julie Appleby September 18, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The legislation falls short of the big challenge.

Health Care Gets Heated On Night 2 Of The Democratic Presidential Debate

By Shefali Luthra June 27, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Though the candidates tended to agree on the end goal of universal coverage, differences emerged over how to get there.

With Senate Control at Stake, Trump and COVID Haunt Ernst’s Fight to Keep Her Seat

By Emmarie Huetteman October 12, 2020 KFF Health News Original

In less than six years, Sen. Joni Ernst has gone from being a rising star in the Republican Party to running neck and neck against a political newcomer. A poll last month showed more than 1 in 3 Iowa voters think Ernst’s relationship to President Donald Trump is “too close,” and her comments about the coronavirus death toll sparked a backlash.

Biden’s in the Ballpark on How Many People Have Preexisting Conditions

By Victoria Knight October 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A wide range of people — from 54 million to 135 million — could be affected if the provision in the Affordable Care Act were eliminated.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: The Affordable Care Act Turns 10

March 19, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Next week is the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Millions of Americans have benefited from the law, yet its future is in the hands of both the Supreme Court and voters in November. For this special episode of “What the Health?” host Julie Rovner interviews Kathleen Sebelius, who was Obama’s secretary of Health and Human Services when the law was passed. Then Rovner, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News discuss its history, impact and prospects for the future.

Could Trump’s Push To Undo The ACA Cause Problems For COVID Survivors? Biden Thinks So.

By Julie Appleby July 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The speech by the presumptive Democrat presidential nominee was delivered the same day the Trump administration reaffirmed its support of a lawsuit that would invalidate all of the Affordable Care Act, including the law’s preexisting condition protections.

Filter Results

More From KFF Health News