Patient and provider groups urge the Senate to work together in a bipartisan fashion to ensure that Americans have access to affordable health care.
The organizations called on Congress to take a bipartisan approach to reform.
Today, the Senate released a new draft of the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), including an amendment that would allow insurance companies to offer plans not in compliance with critical patient protections in current law.
Twelve patient/consumer groups urge senate to reject the bill.
The letter to Senators Mitch McConnell and Orrin Hatch highlights the critical role that Medicaid plays in helping patients and consumers access adequate, affordable health insurance.
Eight Patient/Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Start Over
The legislation would impact the health care coverage of millions of Americans, including people living with cystic fibrosis.
Eight organizations issue statement criticizing Upton Amendment.
Legislation would leave millions with inadequate, unaffordable care as they battle chronic and other major health conditions.
Update: On February 3, 2017, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation divested its remaining ownership stake in CF Services Inc., a specialty pharmacy. The pharmacy is now fully owned by Walgreens.