Commonwealth Fund says GOP health care bill goes in the wrong direction
President Donald Trump talks with House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 4, 2017, after the House pushed through a health care bill. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Pregnant women, diabetics, and the elderly could be among the healthcare losers if the American Health Care Act passes the Senate.
The bill passed last week erases guaranteed coverage for many people with so–called preexisting conditions. NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller breaks down the effect of the bill with economist Sarah Collins, Vice President for Health Care Coverage and Access at the Commonwealth Fund.
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The Commonwealth Fund advocates for more access to quality health care for low-income, uninsured, and the elderly residents.
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