APA Calls Upon Congress to Oppose American Health Care Act
The
"We believe that any health care reform legislation to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act considered by
The letter voiced concern that the
"These cuts are unconscionable in light of the large unmet need for mental and behavioral health and substance use services, as evidenced by the tens of thousands of Americans dying each year due to opioid addiction," said the letter. "By drastically reducing federal spending for
The letter also expressed concern at the elimination of vitally important funding for the
In addition, the CBO estimated that the
"While we support efforts to strengthen and stabilize our nation's health care system and extend insurance coverage and protections, we oppose the American Health Care Act due to the adverse impact it will have on Americans with mental health, behavioral and substance use disorders," said the letter.
Copies of the letter were also sent to Senate Majority Leader
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