The Truth About Trump and the Opioid Epidemic
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The Trump administration is confronting the opioid epidemic in a few ways, but is notably falling short in others. We explain.
Rand Paul Offers a Fix ObamaCare; What Do You Think About It?
Rand Paul, Senate Bill 222, Long-Term Contracts, and the AHCA Rand Paul, like many Americans, doesn’t love the TrumpCare/RyanCare that came out of the house. Here is what Rand Paul thinks about healthcare reform. In Paul’s Fox News article in which he promotes his Senate Bill 222, Sen. Rand Paul: Senate has chance to fix ObamaCare… Read More
The American HealthCare Act is in the Senate: OPINIONS
13 Senators are now working on the American HealthCare Act (the GOP repeal and replace bill that passed the Senate); we offer opinions.
Does TrumpCare Repeal Pre-Existing Conditions Protections?
TrumpCare weakens (not eliminates) key protections for those with pre-existing conditions, which could result in some being excluded from the market due to cost.
A Simple Summary of the American HealthCare Act
We present a simple summary of the American HealthCare Act (AHCA), sometimes known as TrumpCare, the plan to repeal and replace aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) via the 2017 budget reconciliation process.
ObamaCare and Australia’s HealthCare Systems Compared
Trump said, “Australia… you have better health care than we do.” We compare American Healthcare to Australian healthcare to see if that is true.
What Will Happen if ObamaCare is Repealed?
What Does an ObamaCare Repeal and Replace Plan Mean For America? We will explain both “what will happen if ObamaCare is repealed” and “what will happen if the latest repeal and replace plan goes through.” The Basics House Republicans passed the latest version of their repeal and replace bill 217-to-213 on Thursday May 4th, 2017. The bill will now… Read More
House Passes Latest ObamaCare Repeal 217-to-213; We Explain the Plan and the Vote
We explain everything you need to know about the latest House ObamaCare repeal and replace plan (TrumpCare).
Obamacare Helped Lower Personal Bankruptcies By Nearly 50%
The Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) helped lower personal bankruptcies by nearly 50% according to a study by Consumer Reports. The ACA’s provisions, including caps on lifetime and annual limits, the new essential health benefits, mandated coverage for pre-existing conditions (in conjunction with other factors like tighter credit requirements, job growth, and new bankruptcy laws) resulted in bankruptcy… Read More
The MacArthur Amendment: the Latest ObamaCare Replacement Plan Explained
We explain the MacArthur amendment to the AHCA that allows states to waive essential health benefits, charge more for preexisting conditions, and exempts congress.
The Regulation that Requires Insurers to Cover Birth Control Remains, but Some States are Taking Positive Action Just in Case
ObamaCare mandated contraception coverage, and an HHS ruled confirmed it for most employers, but many states are trying to shore up or expand access to birth control just in case things change.
What is Wrong With ObamaCare and How Do We Fix It?: Suggestions For Fixing ObamaCare
Below is an explanation of what is wrong with ObamaCare along with a large collection of centered suggestions for how to fix it.
House GOP Suggest High-Risk Pools as Part of Obamacare Replacement
House Republicans are considering high-risk pools (sick pools) as part of their ObamaCare replacement revival, we explain what “high-risk pools” mean.
Going Silent on line 61 is an Option, Just don’t Attest to Coverage You Didn’t Have
If you didn’t have coverage, going silent on line 61 is an option (not checking line 61). Just don’t attest to coverage you didn’t have. This is the loophole for the ObamaCare fee.
Trump Executive Order on the ObamaCare Mandates (the Fees) Explained
We explain Trump’s executive order on ObamaCare’s individual mandate (the fee for not having insurance) and the employer mandate (the fee for not providing coverage to full-time employees).
Trump Administration’s First Big ObamaCare Regulations: Summary
The Trump Administration regulation published by CMS on Thursday April 13th was a handout to insurers, a blow to many consumers, and may curb premium costs.
The Problem With Block Grants – From a Liberal Perspective
A block grant is a chunk of money given to a state. The problem with block grants is they can act as a trick to defund programs at a state level.
Why Opioid Overdoes are Moving From Legal to Illegal Drug Deaths
Heroin and fentanyl deaths are now more common than deaths from prescription drugs like oxycodone. Here is an educated opinion as to why.
Advice on Early April Talks of ObamaCare Replacement
Here is advice for conservatives in the White House and Freedom Caucus trying to hash out an ObamaCare replacement.
Republicans Block Medicaid Expansion Effort in Kansas
Kansas won’t be expanding Medicaid as the vote to overrideGov. Sam Brownback’s veto of expansion was three votes shy of passing.
24 Million Insured Means 24 Million Every Year, not Just once
TrumpCare would have meant 24 million more uninsured that ObamaCare, that is 24 million each year, not just once.
Share Your Ideas for an ObamaCare Replacement Plan
We have an opportunity to show Donald Trump a people’s healthcare plan, let’s work together to create something Great. Help us create an ObamaCare alternative.
Obamacare Saved From Repeal, Trumpcare Won’t Pass… For Now
Paul Ryan confirmed, House Republicans “came up short” in their repeal and replace vote and ObamaCare will stay in place “for the foreseeable future.”
Statement from President Barack Obama – On the 7th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Below is a statement from President Barack Obama On the 7th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (March 23, 2017).
The ObamaCare Death Spiral and Idea Democrats Forced the ACA Through are Myths
The idea of an ObamaCare Death spiral is essentially a myth, so is the idea that Democrats forced the ACA through without Republican input.