How Do We Know Whether Health Reform Proposals Measure Up?

As Congress and the Trump administration debate how to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Americans are hearing a litany of proposals and talking points about how the country should move forward. Any policy changes must aim to cover more lives with affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage that guarantees access to necessary health care services and protects consumers from financial insecurity. In order to achieve those objectives above, a health care reform proposal should seek to achieve the following outcomes.