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Health care bill returns country to ‘bad, old days’ of patient discrimination
The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association is not in the business of politics. As a statewide organization representing more than 80 hospitals and health care providers, our core purpose is to promote a robust and resilient health care delivery system in Arizona. That means looking out for the people, patients and communities of Arizona, and advocating for policies that do the same. Which bri[...]
Sinema, Biggs offer views on health care changes
“2016 was the year of the middle finger voter,” U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema said. “People were angry, and they were upset and they weren’t going to take it anymore and they were willing to tell the government exactly that.”
With GOP plan dead, advocates offer ideas on fixing ailing Obamacare
Obamacare remains the law of the land after Republican efforts to replace it fell apart last week, but even its supporters concede it’s a far from perfect law.
Obamacare in Arizona: Was it the right prescription?
As the debate for replacing the law rages on in Washington, some of these Arizonans are left feeling uncertain about the future of their care.
Obamacare ‘victims’ say costs destructive to business
For John Berry, the CEO of the Hampton Group, a Scottsdale-based real estate development and management company, the Affordable Care Act was “horribly destructive” to business.
Arizona appeals court says Medicaid expansion law is constitutional
The court said the law imposed an assessment that is exempt from the requirement that any act by lawmakers increasing state revenues, such a tax hike, must get a two-thirds vote in the Legislature.
Governor not yet backing proposed replacement for Obamacare, waiting for improvements
Gov. Doug Ducey said the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act is flawed and should not be enacted as proposed.
Congress’ analyst: 14M lose coverage in 2018 under GOP health bill
Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Repeal and replace effort must include these key components supporting a free market
We’ve reached a pivotal tipping point – or more likely a breaking point – when it comes to our nation’s health care system. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, most of us agree the current model must change.
ASU professor predicts ‘Obamacare’ repeal could send AZ into health care recession
First, the health care sector will cut jobs and reduce salaries, the study said. Health care companies will limit purchases from suppliers and halt new construction. And when people don’t work, they don’t spend as much and contribute to the economy.
Ducey asks Congress to maintain Obamacare subsidies
Gov. Doug Ducey is giving Congress a roadmap of what he said needs to be done - both immediately and later - to repeal and replace the federal Affordable Care Act.
Donald, whatever you do…
The Ducey administration last week replied to US House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who had sought governors’ input on how the federal government should repeal, replace and reform the Affordable Care Act.
