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ObamaCare Opinions, Op-ed, and Other Articles
Opinions from the ObamaCareFacts.com staff. Read opinion editorials and other blog types articles about the Affordable Care Act.
GOP Keeps Trying to Sell Their “Better Way” Plan
Republicans keep coming out with “new” ideas, be it a Ryan plan, Paul plan, or Price plan… but each idea is a carbon copy of “the Better Way” plan with minor tweaks.
Humana Quits Exchanges, Ron Paul Unveils Plan, Tom Price Offers Fixes
In ObamaCare this week: Humana plans to quit the exchanges for 2018, Ron Paul has an ACA replacement plan, and Tom Price offers fixes while reform is debated.
Why the ACA Didn’t Include a Public Option
The ACA (ObamaCare) didn’t include a Public Option because Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, a former Nebraska insurance commissioner, refused to vote for any bill with a public option.
CNN Obamacare Debate Fact-Checked
We fact-check the full CNN ObamaCare debate between Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz. We also provide a transcript and the full video.
Trump Administration Submits Rule to Stabilize Individual Insurance Market
The Trump Administration submitted a rule meant to stabilize the insurance market. We explain the proposed rule.
“ObamaCare Repeal and Replace” is Now “ObamaCare Repair”
ObamaCare “Repeal and Replace” is now “ObamaCare Repair”; but is this a name change, a policy change, or both? We discuss that.
Why Did Trump Kill Enrollment ads for HealthCare.gov?
Former HealthCare.gov CEO Kevin Counihan said the Trump administration killed advertising and outreach for that exchange intentionally “to suppress enrollment” in Obamacare plans.
A Suggestion for TrumpCare Using Past GOP Plans
In the simplest way possible, here is what TrumpCare should look like. We explain how to synthesis all current GOP plans with the ACA to create something awesome.
Trump Promises “Insurance for Everybody”, but Past GOP Plans Don’t
Trump recently promised “insurance for everybody”. By Trump’s own admission, this won’t be single payer, but it could mean expanded coverage.
Nearly Everyone’s Healthcare Coverage is Heavily Taxpayer Subsidized
Nearly everyone’s health coverage is highly subsidized (via tax breaks, if not credits). The group that costs tax payers the most money in healthcare is employees.
The Republican Repeal and Delay Plan for ObamaCare
We explain the Republican ObamaCare “repeal and delay” plan which plans to defund and repeal ObamaCare and the delay a replacement.
Why Guaranteed Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Matters
Those who want to repeal ObamaCare due to being upset with the cost or the mandate should think carefully about why guaranteed coverage for preexisting conditions matters.
Alternatives to the GOP’s Pre-Existing Conditions “Fix”
We examine the GOP’s “fix” for preexisting conditions and the mandate, and offer alternative solutions that pair with Price and Ryan’s ACA replacement plans.
The House GOP Better Way Plan Explained
We explain the House GOP Better Way Plan (the House Republicans’ ObamaCare replacement plan) and how it could change ObamaCare.
a Nationwide Non-Profit Public Health Network
We explain why a nationwide non-profit public network should be included in any future healthcare reform plan that seeks to repeal and replace ObamaCare.
Trump Could Repeal ObamaCare’s Birth Control Coverage
Trump promised to repeal ObamaCare on the campaign trail, and that means ObamaCare’s birth control coverage could be in jeopardy.
Tell Trump What You Like or Don’t Like About ObamaCare
Leave a comment below to let President-elect Trump what you like and don’t like about ObamaCare. Let’s help Trump build a great ObamaCare replacement plan.
What Does President Trump Mean for ObamaCare?
Trump’s been elected, and that means TrumpCare may replace ObamaCare. Here is what changes to expect for ObamaCare under President Trump.
EPOs and Out-of-Network Benefits
EPOs (or “Exclusive Provider Organization” plans) are plans where you can ONLY use doctors and hospitals within the EPO network, but cannot go outside the network for care. With an EPO there are no out-of-network benefits.
President Obama Explains the ACA in Retrospect and More
Following a petition request with 320,000 signatures on Whitehouse.gov, President Obama appeared in an interview with Bill Maher in which he discussed his Presidency and the ACA in retrospect, among other things.
What Did Bill Clinton Mean When He Criticized ObamaCare?
Bill Clinton recently criticized ObamaCare. While his wording was confusing, his underlying point is arguably justified and hardly a criticism of the ACA as a whole.
States Who Embraced the ACA are Having more Success
Starving the Beast and HealthCare Reform Although it won’t come as a surprise to many, it is worth noting: States who embraced the ACA’s main coverage provisions (especially Medicaid expansion) are having more success. This is to say, the states that rejected Medicaid expansion for their poorest (19 or the 20 states who rejected Medicaid expansion are… Read More
Hillary Clinton on Drug Reform
With price gouging on drugs in the news yet again, lets look at Hillary Clinton’s take on drug reform and Big Pharma.
EpiPen Maker is Blaming Obamacare, but is Noticing Prices a Bad Thing?
Mylan, the maker of the EpiPen, is blaming consumers noticing a recent price increase on ObamaCare, but the fact that consumers are price shopping might be a sign ObamaCare is working.