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U.S. Senate health care reform legislation if enacted into law will make significant changes to the Affordable Care Act

Photo of Thomas Dowdell (US)By Thomas Dowdell (US) on Posted in News from DC
U.S. Senate Republican leadership yesterday released its draft health care reform legislation entitled the “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017.” The Senate legislation would retain two key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA):  (i) insurers are prohibited from denying coverage or increasing an individual’s premiums based on a preexisting medical condition; and (ii) young … Continue reading

US Senate returns from recess with Senate Republicans hoping to draft their version of health care reform legislation; members urge HHS to allow charitable assistance programs to provide financial assistance to patients

Photo of Thomas Dowdell (US)By Thomas Dowdell (US) on Posted in News from DC
The US Senate resumes business this week after a week-long recess with Senate Republicans hoping to begin to draft their version of health care reform legislation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has expressed doubt whether Republicans will have the minimum 50 votes necessary in the Senate to pass the bill. The most significant issues … Continue reading
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