Tuesday, January 17, 2017

American Healthcare Reform Act
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, Republican of the First District, is making yet another push for the American Health Care Reform Act of 2017 — health care reform that would repeal and replace the Affordable Healthcare Act. Roe in a press release says if successful, the Act would go into effect on January 1, 2018, and fully repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act. The legislation converts tax deductions for employer-sponsored health insurance and insurance purchased by the self-employed into a standard deduction for health insurance. The tax benefit would be portable, provide payroll tax relief to the working poor and give families choices of plans. The law attempts to improve access for vulnerable Americans by expanding federal support for state high-risk pools to $25 billion over 10 years, providing a fix for a segment of the population unable to obtain affordable insurance. The bill also guarantees individuals with pre-existing conditions can move between health insurance markets, as long as they maintain continuous coverage. It also allows Americans to purchase health insurance products across state lines and permits small businesses to pool together to negotiate better rates. The bill would prohibit suing health care providers "who follow evidence-based best practice guidelines and is designed to improve patient care and lower the cost of health care by encouraging the practice of evidence-based medicine while protecting states’ rights."


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