5 Key Takeaways From The GOP Health Overhaul Plan
The bill proposes big changes to state and federal Medicaid programs and tax advantages for people who can afford to save up for health care costs.
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The Possibilities For Compromise On The Republican Health Care Plan
With the Republicans' new health care plan under attack from all sides, Steve Inskeep talks to one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act, Zeke Emanuel, about the possibility of compromise.
Trump, Democrats Look For Common Ground On Drug Prices
Two congressmen met with President Trump seeking support for a bill to expand the government's ability to negotiate drug prices. But it's not clear it would have much impact or will gain support.
Trump Won Big In House Conservatives' Districts — Will They Defy Him On Health Care?
Members of the House Freedom Caucus and their allies are rebuking the Republican leadership's health care bill, but many of their constituents voted for President Trump. Can the lawmakers be swayed?
House Committees Begin Debate On Republican Health Care Bill
Two House committees are debating Wednesday on a Republican to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
GOP Health Bill Faces Criticism As Committee Work Begins
Fending off attacks from the left and the right, House GOP leaders begin the process of amending their American Health Care Act, which would replace Obamacare.
How Will The GOP Health Care Plan Affect Insurance Costs?
As Congress begins the process of amending the Republican health care bill, listeners tell us how the proposed plan will affect their insurance costs.
AARP Policy Director Criticizes Republican Health Care Plan
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to David Certner, legislative policy director for the AARP, about the House Republicans' heath care reform proposal.
House Health Bill Is Just The Beginning: Overhaul Promised In 3 Phases
A Republican bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, currently being marked up in House committees, is the first step of GOP plans to overhaul the nation's health care system.
Analysis: GOP Health Plan May Not Fix The Problems They Want To Fix
The House Republican health care proposal to replace Obamacare may not cut costs, increase choices or boost coverage in the end.