The American Health Care Act, designed to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), was pulled from a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, March 24th, by House Speaker Paul Ryan.
With mounting opposition to the bill from the House Freedom Caucus and Democrats, the bill did not have the votes to pass.
Healthcare industry groups, including the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association and AHIP had also voiced concern over key aspects of the legislation (see Healthcare Reacts to AHCA: Providers ‘Cannot Support Legislation As Drafted’).
The White House has indicated it will now take a wait and see approach to health reform.
What’s your take on the failure of the American Health Care Act to achieve the support of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Trump Administration’s steps to repeal and replace the ACA? What aspects of the ACA are working? What needs to be fixed? Share your thoughts in our comments section below.
Tags: Affordable Care Act, American Health Care Act, Healthcare Reform, repeal and replace
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