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Modern Healthcare
|November 28, 2018
Summary
The American Health Care Act could result in 23 million individuals losing health insurance by 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office. This estimate highlights significant potential impacts on health coverage access.
Area of Science:
- Health policy analysis
- Economic impact assessment
- Healthcare economics
Background:
- The American Health Care Act proposed significant changes to the U.S. healthcare system.
- Understanding the potential consequences of legislative changes on health insurance coverage is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the number of individuals who would lose health coverage under the proposed American Health Care Act.
- To provide data for policymakers and the public regarding the potential reach of the legislation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized economic modeling and data analysis techniques.
- Leveraged the Congressional Budget Office's established methodologies for cost estimation and impact analysis.
Main Results:
- An estimated 23 million people would lose health coverage by the year 2026.
- The projection is based on the specific provisions and anticipated effects of the American Health Care Act.
Conclusions:
- The American Health Care Act was projected to lead to a substantial decrease in health insurance coverage.
- These findings underscore the significant impact of major healthcare legislation on population health access.