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After Five Years of Obamacare, What Comes Next?

Chion Wolf
/
WNPR
Ron Pollack.

It’s been five years since the Affordable Care Act was passed, and the law is still as contentious as ever. The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in King v. Burwell, a case challenging the distribution of Obamacare subsidies. 

This hour, we find out how the outcome of that case could impact millions of Americans insured through the federal exchange.

A little later, we also get an update on some of the latest healthcare news in Connecticut.

Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

GUESTS:

  • Ron Pollack - Founding Executive Director of Families USA
  • Jonathan Chapman - Director of Louisiana's Primary Care Association  
  • Jeff Cohen - Covers health care for WNPR and NPR
  • Deb Polun - Director of Government Affairs and Media Relations for Community Health Center Association of Connecticut

John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

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