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American Medical Association Continues Obamacare Meme That Insurance Coverage Is Equivalent to Health Care Access

As the Republican-led Senate considers Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Obamacare replacement bill, left-wing lobbying groups such as the American Medical Association (AMA) continue to use the “number of Americans covered by insurance” as a criterion for successful health care – even if those with an insurance card have no actual access to health care.

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 05: A doctor speaks with a patient about her high blood pressu

Many Ways to Repeal and Replace Obamacare

Vice President-elect Mike Pence is planning to meet with House Republicans on Wednesday to discuss Obamacare repeal and replacement plans. Eager to save the signature piece of legislation of his presidency, President Barack Obama plans to meet with Democrats on the same day to strategize on how to fend off the GOP’s attacks.

In this Oct. 24, 2016, file photo, the HealthCare.gov 2017 web site home page as seen in W

Physicians Predict ‘BREXIT’ From Medicare

According to a Medscape Medical News survey, four of 10 physicians in solo or small group practices say the new payment system under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) will lead to many physicians dropping out as Medicare providers because of its “punishing penalties,” the survey notes.

In this July 30, 2015 file photo, a sign supporting Medicare is seen on Capitol Hill in Wa

Boehner’s Health Policy Director is Sister of StemExpress Founder

StemExpress, located in Placerville, California, describes itself as “a multi-million dollar company that supplies human blood, tissue products, primary cells and other clinical specimens to biomedical researchers.” The company says it “offers the largest variety of raw material in the industry, as well as fresh, fixed and cryopreserved human primary cells.” In response to Breitbart News’ request for comment, Emily Schillinger, Boehner’s press secretary, said, “Charlotte Ivancic is a dedicated public servant who enjoys the utmost respect among her peers and Members of Congress. She has the Speaker’s complete trust and confidence in both her work and her character.”

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