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Oct 25, 2024, 6:04 AM
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Presidential election puts Affordable Care Act back in the bull's-eye
The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the number of insured Americans and the cost of coverage for tens of millions of peopleOct 25, 2024, 6:04 AM
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Oct 2, 2024, 4:52 PM
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JD Vance and Tim Walz battled over health care during the debate. Here's where they stand
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz debated several health care topics during the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday. Here's where they stand on the issues.Oct 2, 2024, 4:52 PM
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Oct 2, 2024, 3:27 PM
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Vance claimed Trump 'salvaged' Obamacare, but the facts show otherwise
Sen. JD Vance claimed that former President Donald Trump worked to "salvage" Obamacare. However, history shows Trump worked to dismantle it.Oct 2, 2024, 3:27 PM
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Apr 3, 2024, 1:32 PM
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Bernie Sanders, Biden share plan to cut 'outrageous' health care costs
President Joe Biden was joined by Sen. Bernie Sanders at the White House Wednesday to highlight the administration's efforts to lower health care costs for Americans.Apr 3, 2024, 1:32 PM
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Dec 22, 2023, 12:44 PM
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Record number of Americans have signed up for Obamacare this year, HHS says
More than 15 million Americans, a record number, have signed up for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, so far this year, according to the HHS.Dec 22, 2023, 12:44 PM
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Aug 30, 2023, 6:13 PM
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Medicare recipients say new drug price negotiations will save them thousands
These are the people who say the new Medicare drug price negotiations will save them thousands of dollars every year.Aug 30, 2023, 6:13 PM
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May 2, 2023, 4:43 PM
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Fat Joe lobbying lawmakers for equitable health care
The Bronx rapper wants price transparency in hospitals.May 2, 2023, 4:43 PM
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Sep 8, 2022, 8:21 PM
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Obamacare cannot order employers to cover HIV drugs, judge rules
ABC News' "Start Here" podcast spoke with ABC News' Senior Washington Reporter Devin Dwyer about a Texas federal judge's decision to rule against an Obamacare provision.Sep 8, 2022, 8:21 PM
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Apr 5, 2022, 5:11 AM
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Treasury to propose new rule to fix Obamacare 'family glitch'
“As a result, 200,000 uninsured people are expected to gain coverage."Apr 5, 2022, 5:11 AM
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Jun 17, 2021, 12:21 PM
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Supreme Court upholds Obamacare health care law, rejecting GOP challenge
The Supreme Court on Thursday, in a long-anticipated decision, upheld the Affordable Care Act in a case challenging the individual mandate in Obamacare.Jun 17, 2021, 12:21 PM
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Jun 17, 2021, 3:33 PM
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Lawmakers react to Supreme Court decision upholding Obamacare
President Joe Biden and Democratic lawmakers praised the Supreme Court decision Thursday to uphold the Affordable Care Act in a case challenging its individual mandate.Jun 17, 2021, 3:33 PM
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Nov 10, 2020, 1:43 PM
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Obamacare appears likely to survive Supreme Court challenge
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh signaled Tuesday that they’re inclined to uphold the majority of the Affordable Care Act.Nov 10, 2020, 1:43 PM
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Nov 9, 2020, 2:05 PM
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As pandemic rages, Obamacare on the line at Supreme Court
President Donald Trump and 18 Republican-led states on Tuesday will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act.Nov 9, 2020, 2:05 PM
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Oct 22, 2020, 5:58 AM
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How Missourians did an end-around their conservative legislature to expand Medicaid
Missourians mobilized by the thousands to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot this year, a move that will impact 230,000 low-income residents in the "coverage gap."Oct 22, 2020, 5:58 AM
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Jul 9, 2020, 8:24 AM
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Supreme Court allows Trump to exempt employers from Obamacare birth control mandate
The court ruled 7-2 in a case involving the Little Sisters of the Poor.Jul 9, 2020, 8:24 AM
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Jul 9, 2020, 10:11 AM
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What the latest Supreme Court decision means for your contraceptive care
Will insurance still cover birth control?Jul 9, 2020, 10:11 AM
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Jun 26, 2020, 8:12 AM
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Amid pandemic, Trump administration asks Supreme Court to overturn Obamacare
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to completely strike down Obamacare.Jun 26, 2020, 8:12 AM
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Apr 3, 2020, 9:04 PM
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White House says it will use $100B to reimburse hospitals to treat uninsured Americans for coronavirus
The White House promises cash payments to cover the cost of unpaid medical bills by designating $100 billion to reimburse hospitals to treat uninsured.Apr 3, 2020, 9:04 PM
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Mar 2, 2020, 12:04 PM
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Supreme Court to decide Obamacare's fate after 2020 election
The Supreme Court announced it will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act in its next term, just after the 2020 election.Mar 2, 2020, 12:04 PM
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Jan 15, 2020, 2:13 PM
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Health care spending decreases under single-payer systems: Study
The vast majority of single-payer health care plans in a new study would save the country money on health care costs.Jan 15, 2020, 2:13 PM
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Dec 18, 2019, 7:49 PM
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Appeals court rules against individual mandate, but throws lifeline to Obamacare
A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday threw a lifeline to the ACA, asking a lower court judge to reconsider his decision invalidating the entire law.Dec 18, 2019, 7:49 PM
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Dec 9, 2019, 11:28 AM
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ACA back at high court with billions on the line for insurers
The latest case has largely flown under consumers’ radar.Dec 9, 2019, 11:28 AM
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Nov 15, 2019, 4:48 PM
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Proposed Trump administration policy pushes for transparency in health care costs
The Trump administration announced a policy that would require hospitals to disclose negotiated rates with insurance companies.Nov 15, 2019, 4:48 PM
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Oct 29, 2019, 1:14 PM
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Employers relying less on high-deductible health plans
A more generous plan with a deductible can be an attractive recruitment tool.Oct 29, 2019, 1:14 PM
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Sep 9, 2019, 11:31 AM
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Not waiting for Congress, states pass laws to lower drug costs
Among the new measures are those that authorize importing prescription drugs.Sep 9, 2019, 11:31 AM
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Jul 9, 2019, 4:08 AM
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Obamacare faces major court test with health benefits on the line
A federal appeals court on Tuesday will consider the fate of the Affordable Care Act, setting the stage for a major decision that could affect health care of millions.Jul 9, 2019, 4:08 AM
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Jun 30, 2019, 11:00 AM
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Rural hospital closures leave residents with few options: 'It's a fight every day'
As part of "This Week's" Critical Care series, ABC's Steve Osunsami traveled to Tennessee to report on the impact hospital closures have had on rural communities.Jun 30, 2019, 11:00 AM
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Jun 24, 2019, 2:20 PM
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Non-English speakers could face health setback because of Trump
The administration wants to ease certain regulations affecting this group.Jun 24, 2019, 2:20 PM
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Jun 23, 2019, 12:26 PM
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Activists say they're accepting nothing less than Medicare for all
ABC News Correspondent David Wright examined Medicare for all in the first installment of "Critical Care" on "This Week" Sunday.Jun 23, 2019, 12:26 PM
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Jun 17, 2019, 2:53 PM
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Trump vows 'phenomenal' new health care plan
Senate Republicans "anxious" to hear about President Trump's new health care plan.Jun 17, 2019, 2:53 PM
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Jun 9, 2019, 6:58 PM
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Health insurance canceled without warning: One couple’s story
The Gaffers thought they were paying their health insurance. They were wrong.Jun 9, 2019, 6:58 PM
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Apr 9, 2019, 1:02 PM
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Attorney General Barr tepidly backs his own department's position to no longer defend 'Obamacare'
Attorney General Bill Barr on Tuesday seemed to express skepticism that the Trump administration's latest position can withstand legal scrutiny in the Supreme Court.Apr 9, 2019, 1:02 PM
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Apr 3, 2019, 4:44 PM
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Trump says the White House is working on a 'great health care plan' but his administration is not drafting legislation
While President Trump promises his administration is putting together a "great health care plan," two senior White House officials say no legislation is being crafted.Apr 3, 2019, 4:44 PM
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Apr 2, 2019, 1:08 PM
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Health care costs are so high that many people skip treatment, medications: Survey
The cost of healthcare is leading people to either borrow large amounts of money to pay for treatments or regularly skipping treatments or forgoing prescriptions.Apr 2, 2019, 1:08 PM
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Mar 31, 2019, 10:42 AM
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Despite no GOP replacement plan, acting White House chief of staff claims Americans won’t lose health care if 'Obamacare' is struck down
Mick Mulvaney claims he can guarantee every person who has health coverage because of "Obamacare" will not lose their coverage if the ACA is struck down in court.Mar 31, 2019, 10:42 AM
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Mar 27, 2019, 4:03 PM
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Congressional Democrats and some Republicans wary over Trump administration's decision to overturn Affordable Care Act
Congressional Democrats are blasting the administration on its health care stance, while some Republicans are even expressing reservations about the shift in policy.Mar 27, 2019, 4:03 PM
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Mar 26, 2019, 5:14 PM
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Justice Department sides with lower court, says Obamacare should be struck down
The U.S. Department of Justice now says it supports a federal judge's ruling that the entire Affordable Care Act should be overturned.Mar 26, 2019, 5:14 PM
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Mar 11, 2019, 10:26 AM
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'Medicare-for-all' gets unexpected surge of support, even in red states
In states including Texas, Arizona and Louisiana, a series of events have been held to harness energy on the ground and to showcase enthusiasm.Mar 11, 2019, 10:26 AM
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Feb 26, 2019, 11:37 AM
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5 dramatic moments from past congressional showdowns over health care
Kaiser Health News looks back on high drama moments over health care.Feb 26, 2019, 11:37 AM
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Feb 4, 2019, 1:02 PM
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Trump wants to slash drug rebate deals. Will it make a difference?
The administration's plan could cause far-reaching change.Feb 4, 2019, 1:02 PM
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