Affordable Care Act
Senate leaders are expected to unveil a draft of legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tomorrow, June 22. Below is updated information on what we understand, at this time, is included in the Senate bill.
It appears increasingly likely that Senate leaders will schedule a vote before the July 4 recess on legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act.
Patient, Provider and Consumer Groups Call on Senate to Protect Patients First in Health Care Debate
Eight prominent patient, provider and consumer advocate groups announced today they are joining forces to host a series of events in states across the country to highlight the need to protect patient access to affordable and adequate care as the health debate continues in Washington, DC.
The Senate is poised to take action before the July 4 recess on legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act.
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The latest Congressional Budget Office estimates on the impact of the American Health Care Act only reinforce our deep concerns about the bill, which narrowly passed the House May 4.
AHA letter to Senator Orrin G. Hatch expressing views on legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The latest CBO estimates on the impact of the American Health Care Act only reinforce our deep concerns about the importance of maintaining coverage for those vulnerable patients who need it.
On May 4, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-213 to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A summary of the major provisions of the AHCA, including what is not addressed in the legislation, follows.