Healthcare Reform

Obamacare’s Failed Promises

The Affordable Care Act, known as “Obamacare,” became law in 2010. President Obama promised the law would “reduce the costs of health care” and stated that “families will save on premiums.[1]” After 14 years, the facts do not support these promises:

The Results Are In: Obamacare Has Failed

The results are in, and it is time to be honest with the American people. Obamacare is a failure. They promised it would bring down the costs of healthcare, but costs have exploded. Premiums are up. Deductibles are up. Spending is up.

5 steps toward a fresh approach to health care reform

As the cost of living continues to be a crucial concern for voters, there’s an urgent need for candidates to present viable solutions for making health care both affordable and accessible. Here are five fresh principles for health care reform that can resonate across party lines.

Affordable prescription drugs need bipartisan patent reform

Like food, gas, and other essential products, the public is now paying more for prescription drugs than ever before. In January alone, drug manufacturers raised the price of more than 910 major brand-name drugs by 5% on average, according to the drug price nonprofit 46Brooklyn Research. Between 2011 and 2021, America’s annual spending on prescription drugs increased 64%, from $366 billion to $603 billion.

Price Transparency Means More Support and Protections for Patients