March, 2017
Physicians reject House ACA replacement bill
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
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
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