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New proposed ACA-alternative plan calls to 'repeal and replace'
In the words of those who oppose the Affordable Care Act, "the U.S. healthcare system is in need of substantial reform." This statement comes from the latest installment of proposals to the healthcare reform law. In his "Transcending Obamacare: A Patient-Centered Plan for Near-Universal Cover and Permanent Fiscal Solvency," Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Opinions Editor at Forbes Roy Avik's report highlights the "repeal and replace" approach.
GOP strategizes to delay individual mandate
Only a week after the Obama administration announced a one-year delay for the reform law's employer mandate, Republican lawmakers are hoping to also postpone the individual mandate.
Could better manners spur bipartisanship on Meaningful Use?
I found last week's white paper released by six Republican Senators calling for a "reboot" of the Meaningful Use program fascinating. Not so much for what the senators said--although...
Florida Gov. Rick Scott to expand Medicaid--with a catch
Despite being one of the most ardent critics of the reform law, Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced Wednesday that he would green light the expansion of the state's Medicaid program.
More GOP governors commit to Medicaid expansion
The willingness of six Republican governors to move forward with President Obama's landmark law could signify Medicaid expansion in all states across the country.
GOP Governors want to talk health reform with Obama
Republican governors in 11 states have requested a meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss the impacts of the health reform law.
GOP open to bipartisan solution for rising healthcare costs
As health reform continues to play a key role in the budget battle between Republicans and Democrats, top Republican lawmakers said they would be willing to compromise with the other side on ways to
House GOP intends to introduce amendment to defund health reform
To defund the healthcare reform law, House GOP plan next week to introduce an amendment to a spending bill needed to fund the government through Sept. 30, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.)
Public still differs on health reform, but most oppose defunding
Americans remain divided in their opinions of health reform, although most object to defunding the law, according to a poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health. The
SPOTLIGHT: GOP attempt to strip Medicare cuts from reform bill fails
The Senate has voted down a GOP proposal that would have taken back a proposed $500 billion in Medicare cuts. Republicans have argued that these cuts would impose great damage on Medicare in the
