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7 questions about the Senate bill to repeal and replace the ACA

Modern Healthcare: No one other than Senate GOP leaders knows the details of their bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. But it's certain the bill would have a seismic impact on patients, providers and insurers if enacted.Senate Republicans would have to rewrite their bill if the Congressional Budget Office and the Senate parliamentarian say it doesn't meet budget savings targets necessary to pass the bill with a bare majority. The CBO score is expected early next week.So, here's what to watch for:1) How tightly will the annual growth of federal Medicaid payments to the states be capped? Will the rate of allowed growth be lower than in the House GOP repeal bill?

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