Effort to repeal Obamacare called threat to opioid treatments by Dems and a positive by Republicans
Treatment centers and services throughout
"In the face of the opioid epidemic, this is the exact wrong time to do this," he said.
Supporters of the Republican plan, known as the American Health Care Act, contend the proposed measure cashes in on a long-standing promise to replace Obamacare, which is described online by the
Optimism sounded
"The American Health Care Act reflects our commitment to deliver treatment before tragedy," he said.
In
Opioids were involved in more than 33,000 deaths nationwide in 2015, according to the
More than 700,000 Pennsylvanians have enrolled in
The state's uninsured rate -- 6.4 percent -- is down by more than half, Wolf spokesman
Treatment experts said it's difficult to pin down how many people have sought help with their addiction as a result of the ACA. Abbott said more than 124,000 of the state's 700,000 new
The Republican replacement does not immediately repeal the
Treatment costs can widely vary. A 30-day in-patient program can cost more than
People without
Bacharach added the proposed Republican bill could create a budget crunch for states if
"(States will) either have to roll back eligibility, roll back benefits or reduce payments to providers," Bacharach said. "Instead of the federal government being the one that's doing it, they'll be able to say it was a state determination."
The bill's future in the legislature remained unclear Wednesday. Speaker
At a
Not long after, Trump appeared to be making good on his promise, tweeting at Sen.
"I feel sure that my friend @RandPaul will come along with the new and great health care program because he knows Obamacare is a disaster!" Trump wrote.
The Associated Press contributed.
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