约翰逊驳斥共和党濒危议员对医保问题的担忧

Group 1 - The House Speaker Johnson firmly stated that the handling of healthcare issues will not lead to seat losses for the Republican Party in the midterm elections, asserting "absolutely not" when questioned about the risks faced by Republican lawmakers in swing districts [2][5] - Johnson defended his decision to postpone the vote on extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act until the next session in January, emphasizing the need to follow procedures and accelerate progress [2][5] - A narrowly passed omnibus bill by House Republicans allows small businesses and self-employed individuals to band together through "association health plans" to purchase health insurance, aimed at lowering premiums [2][5] Group 2 - The omnibus bill also reinstates federal funding for "cost-sharing subsidies," which will help low-income enrollees under the Affordable Care Act reduce out-of-pocket deductibles and medical expenses [2][5] - House Republicans have proposed a requirement for pharmacy benefit managers, acting as intermediaries between drug manufacturers and employers, to disclose drug prices, rebates received from manufacturers, and other operational data to employers [3][6] - Despite being seen as a leadership victory, some Republicans expressed concerns that the bill does not adequately address the rising healthcare costs projected for 2026 [3][6]