AMA, HHS disagree on CBO report

The AMA and HHS have recently released opposing statements about the Congressional Budget Office’s report on President Donald J. Trump’s replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act, known as the American Health Care Act, disagreeing on its accuracy and its assessment of the potential impact of the new health care bill.The AMA stated that the report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) highlights its concern that the American Health Care Act (AHCA) will result in millions of Americans losing health care coverage. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) also issued a statement on the report, indicating that the loss of access to regular care due to the AHCA would put the American people’s health at risk and increase the burden on teaching hospitals where uninsured patients would likely seek care. On the other hand, HHS argued that the CBO report is inaccurate and does not account for future components of the administration’s plans for health care reform.