Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
With Self-Imposed Deadline Looming, Where Does Senate Stand On Health Plan?
It's a key two weeks for Senate Republicans, who are edging closer to a vote as soon as the end of this month on legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare. Lawmakers have yet to see text of a bill and are deeply divided over key questions, such as how quickly to phase out ObamaCare鈥檚 Medicaid expansion. They鈥檙e also under enormous pressure to move as the Trump White House seeks a legislative win and the clock ticks on other priorities, from tax reform to funding the government and lifting the debt ceiling. (Sullivan and Weixel, 6/18)
Businesses are watching closely as Senate Republicans try to hash out a deal on a GOP version of health-care reform to replace the Affordable Care Act. Whether they can bridge their divisions, however, remains to be seen. Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon, who helped shepherd the party鈥檚 health-care overhaul bill through the House last month, sat down with Louise Radnofsky, The Wall Street Journal鈥檚 White House reporter, to offer his take on where the effort stands. (6/18)
While Senate Republicans are drafting their healthcare plan behind closed doors, they鈥檝e given reporters a general idea of what might be in it. The bill is shaping up to have a similar structure as the House鈥檚 bill, while more reflecting the principles of centrist Republicans in both chambers. (Hellmann, 6/18)