Over a month after abruptly pulling their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare from the floor, House Republicans voted Wednesday on a revised version of that bill.
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, about how the Republican health care plan would affect hospitals and why he opposes it.
A quick prescription and annual lecture from a doctor often aren't enough to help people control hypertension. So some clinics now mobilize teams of health pros to motivate and support patients.
They backed out before, but GOP leaders say lawmakers in the House will vote on Thursday to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. They're confident they have enough votes to pass the bill.
Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma tells Steve Inskeep the House should pass the Republican health care plan. But he says to not sweat the details, because the Senate will change the bill anyway.
The last time they were expected to vote on bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, they called off the vote rather than lose. This time the vote is expected to be very close.
House Republican leaders are planning a vote on the American Health Care Act on Thursday. The bill has been revised to provide options for states to opt out of some key Obamacare requirements.
After a series of changes, including one to create federal high-risk pools, the Republicans' health care plan is headed back to the House floor for a vote. The majority leader says it will pass.
Despite pressure from the White House and GOP leaders, Republicans have not yet secured enough votes to get health care replacement through the House, let alone the Senate. So, what are their choices?