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The future of healthcare
Congress is moving ahead with repeal of the ACA without a solid replacement plan. Uncertainty regarding federal initiatives, however could have a chilling effect on the insurance market in the interim. Governor Bill Haslam wants states to be able to regulate what is covered by plans, meaning the essential health benefits could vary by state. States could also have control over other aspects of the health insurance market. Opponents however, point out if there are differing plans in different states, those individuals with serious illnesses will flock to the states that provide adequate coverage, overloading those plans. Haslam wants to address the costs of air ambulances and the increase in prescription costs, in an effort to hold down costs, and the governor would like to see states have greater flexibility to manage behavioral health and addiction treatment services. The governor also raised questions about whether the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would consider approving work or training requirements for Medicaid enrollees which has been opposed by federal officials. US Congressman Phil Roe, Republican of the First District issued a statement Friday saying he wants to abolish the Affordable Care Act. “I also realize there are people who have been able to access coverage under Obamacare and we need to make sure they continue to have coverage options, which is why I have written the American Health Care Reform Act, a replacement plan for Obamacare. As a physician who spent my life caring for patients, I am keenly aware of the issues within the American health care system, which is why no one in Congress is proposing we return to status quo before Obamacare.”
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