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by maxxxxx 3435 days ago
I don't think any of these groups care much about affordable Care.
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Our HMO we used at old job hated ACA. At least their representative told us that informally. Another doctor I know also does not like. Someone who is self-employed with a pre-existing condition really likes it. It was hard for them to get insurance before.
The US system certainly makes a lot of money for providers and insurances. Otherwise it would be cheaper. The money must be going somewhere. These people don't want change.
> These people don't want change.

Well, unless the change brings them more money. In this case I guess it didn't.

Not so. Here's what one prominent hospital administrator (and academic physician) has to say about it.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170124/OPINION/1701...

Some articles have suggested that ACA repeal poses an existential threat to rural hospitals and even the private healthcare industry, so those groups definitely care about remaining in business.