CMS Actuary Predicts 13 Million More People Uninsured Under AHCA

The CMS actuary predicted on Tuesday (June 13) that roughly 13 million more people would be uninsured under the House-passed American Health Care Act by 2026, and while the federal government and private business spending is estimated to account for a smaller share of national health spending, state and local governments and households are expected to shoulder more. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the AHCA would lead to a much higher loss of coverage, 23 million more uninsured, but...