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ACP: Graham-Cassidy proposal would cause ‘unacceptable’ spike in uninsured patients
The American College of Physicians recently sent two separate letters, one to Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Bill Cassidy, MD, (R-La.) and the other to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer, conveying its strong opposition to the Graham-Cassidy proposal to ‘repeal and replace’ essential aspects of the Affordable Care Act, including Medicaid expansion and premium and cost-sharing subsidies. “Substantial cuts to Medicaid authorized by this legislation would cause a significant increase in the number of uninsured patients and that it would undermine essential benefits provided for (Read more...)