Jan 28 Arizona children could lose big under ACA repeal By Will Stone, KJZZ In recent years, Arizona has had one of the highest rates of uninsured children in the country. But the Affordable Care Act has begun to change that. Continue reading
Jan 23 Two GOP senators propose giving states option to keep Obamacare By Alan Fram, Associated Press Two Republican senators said Monday that they'll propose legislation that lets states keep Obamacare or opt for a new program providing trimmed-down coverage. Continue reading
Jan 22 A guide to Obama and Trump’s differences on health policy By Dylan Scott, STAT While Trump may play some wild cards in the realms of medicine, science, and public health, you can look for some surprising continuity with Obama’s administration. Continue reading
Jan 18 Poll: Americans of all stripes say fix health care By Laurie Kellman and Emily Swanson, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sylvia Douglas twice voted for President Barack Obama and last year cast a ballot for Democrat Hillary Clinton. But when it comes to "Obamacare," she now sounds like President-elect Donald Trump. This makes her chuckle amid the serious… Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 7:27 A way to save money when half of all health costs is spent on a fraction of patients By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News Health care “super-utilizers” make up just 5 percent of the U.S. population but they account for 50 percent of health care spending. As health care costs continue to rise, providers are trying to figure out how to find these patients… Continue watching
Jan 15 Thousands attend Sanders health care rally in Michigan By Corey Williams, Associated Press Thousands of people showed up in freezing temperatures at a community college in Michigan on Sunday to support the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Jan 13 Congress takes first step toward dismantling the Affordable Care Act By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Republicans have pushed a budget through Congress that provides an early but crucial victory in the effort. The real work lies ahead. Continue reading
Jan 12 Congress to take first step toward dismantling Obamacare By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press But Republicans are not close to agreement among themselves on what any replacement for the health care law would look like. Continue reading
Jan 10 Although GOP don’t have a replacement, Trump urges quick action on Obamacare repeal By Erica Werner, Associated Press The push for speed and coordination came as growing numbers of Republicans expressed concerns about GOP leadership's plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement in hand. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 10:33 Landmark or footnote? Obamacare legacy now rests with Trump By PBS News Hour When he signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, President Obama achieved what politicians had long tried and failed to do: provide near-universal health insurance to Americans. But ever since, it’s faced unflagging Republican opposition. Special correspondent Sarah Varney of… Continue watching