Repealing without replacing the ACA will weaken national security

The Hill: President-elect Donald Trump is correct in advocating for an immediate replacement for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) if it is repealed. It is also reassuring that Speaker Ryan appears to agree that if the ACA is repealed it should be immediately replaced.

The ACA has led to 20 million additional people gaining health insurance coverage, and a reduction of the overall uninsured rate from 16 percent to under 9 percent.

The repeal without placement of the ACA could leave these individuals and families uninsured and forced to seek uncompensated care, with unmet medical needs.

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