March, 2017

Physicians reject House ACA replacement bill

By drwong
March 11, 2017

March 8, 2017 Andrew W. Gurman, MD President American Medical Association   The American Health Care Act (AHCA), released by Congress this week, is intended to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But as introduced, it does not align with the health reform objectives that the AMA set forth in January to protect...   read more


American Psychiatric Association Expresses Concerns Over Parts of New Health Care Bill

By drwong
March 11, 2017

Two committees of the House of Representatives today began consideration of the American Health Care Act, the Republican mechanism to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The process will not in fact eliminate the ACA. The current action takes place under complex rules in the House and Senate limited to spending and revenue. This...   read more


Health Groups Denounce G.O.P Bills as Backers Scramble

By drwong
March 11, 2017

Abby Goodnaugh, Robert Pear and Thomas Kaplan New York Times March 8, 2017   WASHINGTON — Influential groups representing hospitals and nurses came out on Wednesday against a Republican bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, joining doctors and the retirees’ lobby to warn that it would lead to a rise in the...   read more