There isn't another nation on Earth with reputable medical systems, quality healthcare, and competent medical professionals wich fails to provide healthcare for its citizens. Why is the United States traveling down a path which will place 15 million in a state of no medical coverage within one year?
Paul Ryan literally has parsed on his lips: "We promised to repeal and replace Obamacare." I asset Ryan and his GOP have a far greater mission than fulfilling campaign promises.
When it comes to Senate or House votes regarding healthcare or Big Pharma, I always check out Open Secrets. Herewith, is an Open Secrets review of contributions to Senator's who will eventually cast votes on repealing the ACA.
Let's also consider a perspective from a healthcare subject matter expert.
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Andy Slavitt@ASlavittRan Medicare, Medicaid & ACA for President Obama. @bpc_bipartisan, Senior Advisor. @usatoday, Opinion Columnist.
As we move along the path of the GOP's growing death panels a couple of considerations are important. Fifty-one percent of a survey group indicated no interest in repealing Obamacare. One, we pass that reality there are the horrible stories of Americans who will suffer while Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell's moneyed supporters enjoy their significant tax savings.
If you have forgotten the level to which the GOP's major constituent seeks a repeal of he ACA, you might find this Yahoo (AP) link informative.
Let's also consider a perspective from a healthcare subject matter expert.
Click on either Twitter post for a better read.
Andy Slavitt@ASlavittRan Medicare, Medicaid & ACA for President Obama. @bpc_bipartisan, Senior Advisor. @usatoday, Opinion Columnist.
POINT 10: For all the talk of the Senate dramatically changing he House bill, it's not much different.👇 Except meaner. 15 pic.twitter.com/ZYren0TU0m— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
POINT 9: Buried paydays.— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
Half population will not have MLRs protection, no rebates
$21 B payoff to states that didn't expand Medicaid
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POINT 8: Worse: Under Tcare, the market for insurance will be more unstable than under the ACA.👇13 pic.twitter.com/gZC4AM6GHb— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
POINT 7: CBO lays blame for the insurer exit largely with Trump. 👇 In fact... 12 pic.twitter.com/X4VV1d35mV— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
POINT 6: The House bill decimated Medicaid. The Senate went further, cutting by 26%.— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
CBO says it's just the start. Cuts grow after that.8
POINT 5: 7 million Americans who get coverage at work will become uninsured. 7— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
POINT 4: Lifetime caps/annual caps & essential benefits come back for half the population.— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
Patient protections gone. 6
POINT 3: Trumpcare may be the worst bargain in America.— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
40 year old paying = premium, OCare covers 90%; TCare covers 60% of costs. 5
POINT 2: "Few low income people will be able to buy any plan."— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
While uninsured rate ⬆️ 4 all, look at difference for low income people.👇👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/DFAlv0lO9C
POINT 1: Millions will lose coverage (22) BECAUSE THEY CANT AFFORD IT.— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) June 26, 2017
Premiums ⬆️20% yr 1.
Deductibles ⬆️ to $6000
But it's even worse.2
As we move along the path of the GOP's growing death panels a couple of considerations are important. Fifty-one percent of a survey group indicated no interest in repealing Obamacare. One, we pass that reality there are the horrible stories of Americans who will suffer while Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell's moneyed supporters enjoy their significant tax savings.
If you have forgotten the level to which the GOP's major constituent seeks a repeal of he ACA, you might find this Yahoo (AP) link informative.
