Health Care Reform - Obamacare

What Now?

What Now?

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Sen. Mike Lee (R.-Utah) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R.-Kan.) dealt a blow to Obamacare “repeal and replace” efforts last night when they announced they would not vote for the latest version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act. 

 

Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom Calls for Full Repeal, with Possible Vote Before Recess

Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom Calls for Full Repeal, with Possible Vote Before Recess

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Now that the House and Senate have been back to work for a week, Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.org) is continuing to call for the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

CCHF: Revised BCRA Has No Opt-Out from Obamacare 

CCHF: Revised BCRA Has No Opt-Out from Obamacare 

ST. PAUL, Minn.—As Congress continues to debate the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) and push for a vote, Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.org) says the revised bill has its merits, but also many negative aspects.

Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom Gives HHS 21 Recommendations for Unburdening Obamacare Regulations

Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom Gives HHS 21 Recommendations for Unburdening Obamacare Regulations

ST. PAUL, Minn.—The Department of Health & Human Services, under the direction of Secretary Tom Price, is looking for ways to unburden Americans from the regulatory shackles of the Affordable Care Act, and Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.orgis weighing in.

CCHF Responds to HHS Request with 21 Ways to Cut Burden of Obamacare

CCHF Responds to HHS Request with 21 Ways to Cut Burden of Obamacare

Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom, a national health freedom organization located in Minnesota, and the initiator of The Wedge of Health Freedom (jointhewedge.com) is responding to your request for information on reducing the regulatory burdens imposed by the PPACA and moving American medical care to a more patient-centered system that “adheres to the key principles of affordability, accessibility, quality, innovation, and empowerment.” Our recommendations are based on five key elements of health freedom and five essential rights:

Capitol Hill Report

Capitol Hill Report

Special Report from June 19-23, 2017 in Washington, D.C. 

What Is True Health Freedom?

What Is True Health Freedom?

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Congress has pushed the pause button on the advancement of the Senate’s newly amended Better Care Reconciliation Act—and for good reason, says Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom’s (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.org) president and co-founder Twila Brase. 

 

Real Repeal or #FakeRepeal?

Real Repeal or #FakeRepeal?

Thankfully, the GOP Senate “Better Care Reconciliation Act” (BCRA, “bic-rah”) vote is delayed. Last week, we were in Washington, D.C. asking members and staffers in 20 offices, including the offices of Speaker Paul Ryan and Iowa Rep. Steve King (see photo), to do a REAL REPEAL

Not Good Enough—New ‘Better Care Reconciliation Act’ from Senate Still Isn’t Repeal

Not Good Enough—New ‘Better Care Reconciliation Act’ from Senate Still Isn’t Repeal

ST. PAUL, Minn.—The U.S. Senate received its first full glimpse this morning of a “discussion draft” for the long-awaited revamped health care bill, announced to his colleagues by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who also addressed the nation today. 

 

5 Do’s and 5 Don’ts for Health Care Legislation That Will Advance Patient and Doctor Freedom

5 Do’s and 5 Don’ts for Health Care Legislation That Will Advance Patient and Doctor Freedom

ST. PAUL, Minn.—The jury is still out on when exactly the U.S. Senate will commit to passing any sort of health care reform, whether repeal or replace. Some have said that resolving the issue in 2017 is unrealistic, while others are pushing for action before the summer break.