Ep. 31: Why Trump’s Drive to Replace Obamacare Faces a Bumpy Ride
The Big Story
With control of the White House and Congress, Republicans can easily repeal big parts of President Obama’s health care law, but finding alternatives could prove to be a political minefield, say CQ Roll Call health reporter Erin Mershon and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim.
Show Notes:
- Interest in Obamacare Coverage Surges With Arrival of Trump Era
- Republicans Likely to Heed Trump’s Call to Repeal Obamacare
I took a look at the policy impacts as well as the politics — Republicans in states that expanded aren’t entirely excited about repeal. https://t.co/a8OpnVyXOA
— Erin Mershon (@eemershon) November 14, 2016
The future of Medicaid — whether expansion stays or we do block grants — is totally up in the air. https://t.co/kbtXUNWNRx
— Erin Mershon (@eemershon) November 14, 2016