AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Republicans Promise Health Care Revamp if Trump Returns

House Speaker Mike Johnson has sparked conversations by promising a deep overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, if Republicans win the election. Addressing supporters at a GOP event in Pennsylvania, Johnson wore a jacket emblazoned with both Trump's and Vice President-candidate Ryan Vance's names, hinting at his support for their campaign. ...

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Oct 22 2024HEALTH

Healthcare Crisis: A Doctor's Perspective on Trump's Policies

Dr. Jane, an ER doctor in a small rural town, has seen the real impact of healthcare policies over the past 20 years. She's watched patients struggle with no insurance, often ending up in the ER for issues that could have been prevented with regular care. She remembers a man with COPD who couldn't afford his inhalers and ended up needing emergency treatment. The Affo...

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Health Law in Trouble: Can Democrats Fix It?

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, would boost the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at the recent vice presidential debate. But is that good news? The ACA, often called Obamacare, hasn't made health insurance cheaper. In fact, premiums and deductibles have gone up. Before the ACA, the average monthly premium was $244. Now, it's ...

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

The Battle for Healthcare: A Critical Deciding Factor for Voters

As the presidential debate raged on, the issue of healthcare took center stage, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump presenting their contrasting visions for the American people. But what does this mean for Georgia's voters, who have consistently ranked healthcare as one of their top concerns? It's not surprising that healthcare is at...

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