The American Health Care Act (AHCA) was pulled from the House floor before an expected vote last Friday, and efforts to repeal or reform the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” could be suspended for some time. The future of health care law reform efforts remains uncertain—but confusion is nothing new to Americans navigating the complexities of health care delivery and payment. No matter the outcome last week, Americans were still going to wake up this morning with complicated decisions to make about their health care. As we move forward, continuing to make these difficult decisions, individuals and policymakers will grapple with managing and navigating intricate inter-related health care delivery and payment systems. These policy decisions should be taken seriously as they affect individuals, families, and the health and wealth of our nation.
