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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · 5d

Republicans in Congress refuse to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. Now Americans are forgoing health coverage and "really just hoping that we don’t have a stroke or we don’t have a heart attack.”

‘It’s only gotten worse’: As ACA premiums are set to climb, some Americans opt to go uninsured

Enhanced subsidies for Obamacare have kept premiums affordable. Absent action from Congress, they will expire at the end of the year.

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · 5d

Republicans in Congress refuse to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. Now Americans are forgoing health coverage and "really just hoping that we don’t have a stroke or we don’t have a heart attack.”

‘It’s only gotten worse’: As ACA premiums are set to climb, some Americans opt to go uninsured

Enhanced subsidies for Obamacare have kept premiums affordable. Absent action from Congress, they will expire at the end of the year.

www.nbcnews.com

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · 11d

Tomorrow, physicians across America will join #NoKings protests to stand up for health care and democracy. Find your local event below.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Aug 6

Committee doctors continue to be on the front lines, fighting for their patients.

#HealthCare #ProtectHealthCare #Medicaid #Medicare #Doctors

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Aug 6

60 years ago, the Social Security Amendments of 1965 were signed, establishing Medicare and Medicaid.

Now, the GOP is attacking these programs with their tax bill, which could rip away health care from 15 million Americans.

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 23

"The vast majority of people on Medicaid work. They just don't have jobs that provide health insurance," says
@drrobdavidson.bsky.social

Bill Press @billpress.bsky.social · Jul 22

Republicans would have you believe folks on Medicaid are lazy shirkers. False. @drrobdavidson.bsky.social, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Health Care with the truth.
bit.ly/Click-2-Listen

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 22

Why are patients paying more just because the logo on the door changed? Hospital systems are buying up doctor's offices & raising prices. It's called hospital consolidation, & it's costing patients. Site-neutral payment reform can help fix it. #SameServiceSamePrice

Here's what's happening: Large hospital systems are buying up independent physician practices and rebranding them as "hospital outpatient facilities." When that happens, they can bill 2 to 4 times more for the exact same care just because of the new label. Studies have shown that nothing about the care improves, in fact, in some cases, care worsens after hospital consolidation.

It doesn't have to be this way. Site-neutral payment reform means patients pay the same price for the same care--no matter who owns the building. It's a common sense step toward: Lowering patient costs, slowing harmful consolidation, preserving competition and access. Congress can act now to make it happen. Same Service, Same Price: Site-Neutral Payment Reform

Real patient examples of price hikes after consolidation: allergy skin test $176 at independent physician practice (IPP)and $719 at hospital-owned outpatient facility (HOOP). Radiation therapy $156 at IPP; $377 at HOOP. Steroid injection $30 at IPP; $1,394 at HOOP (yes, this is real!). Child's psych visit at IPP $20; $523 at HOOP.

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 21

Doctors know the truth: Medicaid cuts were never about cutting fraud and abuse. It's always been about giving billionaires and corporations more tax breaks (AKA hand-outs) at the expense of moms, babies, seniors, and working families.

"We're being told that this charade is about stopping waste and abuse. Let's be real: We're being lied to. This is about ripping health care away from people who need it to fund tax breaks for the wealthy." Dr. Henry Rozycki - Pediatrician

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 17

When politicians slash coverage, patients pay the ultimate price. This is why Committee doctors are fighting back.

buff.ly/PtBQn5t

MEDICAID UPDATE
NBC NEWS
NEW REPORT: Medicaid cuts could trigger more than 1,000 preventable deaths every year

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 16

When politicians play games, patients pay the price. Doctors can't sit this one out.

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 15

The U.S. health care system isn't exactly user-friendly, but we're here to help translate. Swipe for the four terms that you need to know for the next open enrollment period and let us know if you have any other questions about navigating health insurance in the comments.

Premium: paid every month. Your monthly fee to stay covered, even if you never see a doctor.

Copay: flat fee at every visit. Your copay is a set dollar amount you pay at every appointment. It usually doesn't count towards your deductible. Primary care copays are typically lower than specialist copays.

Deductible: pay-first threshold. The deductible is the total amount you must pay each plan year before insurance starts sharing costs. Premiums do not count towards the deductible. After the deductible is met, you'll still owe copays until you hit your out-of-pocket max.

out-of-pocket max: cap on how much you pay. The out-of-pocket (OOP) maximum is the most you'll pay for covered care in a plan year. It adds up your deductible, copays, and coinsurance, but not premiums. Once you hit this limit, insurance pays 100% of covered costs until the year resets.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · Jul 10

Medicaid cuts will devastate our health care system, especially in rural communities.

Today, I joined @seiu.org Virginia State Council, @protectourcare.org VA and @protecthealthcare.medsky.social to sound the alarm on the impact Medicaid cuts will have on Virginia.

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 2

It’s tough to say everything that needs to be said in a timed voicemail—but Dr. Wiederhold got it done.

She called @rephuizenga to demand he protect #Medicaid and stand up for her patients. Because when coverage is on the line, silence isn’t an option.

🩺 Docs: Make your call today. buff.ly/pJBwYhi

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you to @docwithbowtie.bsky.social for standing up for your patients today and every day.

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 2

📞 No answer? No problem.
Every voicemail has to be logged—so your message still counts.

Watch Dr. Amanda Cai leave a message urging Rep. Scott Perry to protect #Medicaid and stand up for patients.

🩺 Docs: Make your call TODAY. Link in bio. buff.ly/pJBwYhi

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 2

“Does Congressman LaLota believe #Medicaid is essential for working families in his district?”
Dr. Jacobs asked a simple question—but LaLota’s office couldn’t answer.

Doctors: Congress is voting on this bill today. Call your reps and demand they protect Medicaid. Link in bio.

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jul 2

Dr. Thomas is fighting back for his patients by calling his House rep & urging him to VOTE NO on #Medicaid cuts. Call on your House rep to vote NO to the reconciliation bill TODAY. Visit the link in our bio to call now.

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Josh Cowen @joshcowenmi.bsky.social · Jun 28

We were proud to join mid-#Michigan medical providers and community organizers with the @protecthealthcare.medsky.social
Committee to stand up for #Medicaid this afternoon!

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Dr. Kristin Lyerly @drkristin4wi.bsky.social · Jun 27

Just got off the phone with @chrismurphyct.bsky.social - like me, he’s committed to protecting Medicaid and making sure that our most vulnerable neighbors continue to receive the care they need and deserve. @protecthealthcare.medsky.social #Medicaid

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Susan Perri @perri4health @perri4health.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thank you @protecthealthcare.medsky.social and @drrobdavidson.bsky.social !

It is a fight for healthcare, unlike any before. 🏥

Feldman Strategies @feldmanstrategies.bsky.social · Apr 1

It’s an everyday battle to combat misinformation – but we do it because the health of America depends on it. Proud to fight for access to health care + trust and accurate public health info from our govt officials w/ @protecthealthcare.medsky.social and @drrobdavidson.bsky.social

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jun 27

To read the full report, visit: buff.ly/m110Mek

NEWS: Sanders Releases New Report Detailing Devastating Impact of Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” on Health Care in America | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

WASHINGTON, June 25 – As Senate Republicans attempt to ram through legislation to cut health care for 16 million Americans in order to give tax breaks...

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jun 27

U.S. Senate report warns Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would gut Medicaid, raise health care costs, and strip coverage from millions.

4 physicians with the Committee were quoted directly in the report—sounding the alarm on what these cuts would mean for patients, hospitals, and entire communities.

the senate help committee just released a report, led by Sen. bernie sanders, warning that trump's health care plan would strip coverage from millions and raise costs for families across america. here's what our doctors had to say

Dr. Audrey Nath, Neurologist – TX. “These cuts will cause rural hospitals in Texas to close entirely. As a neurologist, I am terrified that the closest hospital for many rural folks may then be hours away.” Quoted in U.S. Senate HELP Committee Report, June 2025, P. 3

Dr. Katrina Green, Emergency Med – Tennessee “Patients will still need our care if [they] lose Medicaid coverage and our hospital will provide it. But this will mean more uncompensated care and even worse bottom lines. The city will need to pull funding from elsewhere to help the hospital keep running as is, or we will be forced to cut staffing or services in order to stay open.” Quoted in U.S. Senate HELP Committee Report, June 2025, P. 7

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jun 26

Read the letter here: buff.ly/Xyvk2Xm

Medicaid Letter - The Committee to Protect Health Care

Doctors Across the Nation Sound the Alarm: Stop Cuts to Medicaid Dear Members of the United States Congress, As physicians across the United States who are dedicated to the health and well-being of…

committeetoprotect.org

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jun 26

Over 4k doctors have signed onto a letter urging Congress to protect patients by voting NO on Medicaid cuts, labeling them a moral failure and a threat to patient care. With a Senate vote imminent, swipe thru to learn more about what Medicaid means for these doctors' patients and communities.

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Committee to Protect Health Care @protecthealthcare.medsky.social · Jun 18

Yesterday, Virginia doctors joined @seiu.org & @ppava.bsky.social to call out Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for her silence on GOP-led #Medicaid cuts that would rip health care away from 277k Virginians. Seniors, vets, kids, & people with disabilities will suffer while Earle-Sears says nothing.

Photo of Dr. Andy Wolf speaking into a microphone with the following text: Children, pregnant women, seniors on fixed incomes, people living with disabilities: these are the virginians who rely on medicaid for their basic health care. and when cuts to medicaid come, they will be the first to suffer."

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