First few Article Sentences
Republican representatives and senators recently retreated to Philadelphia to be brought up to speed on health care reform. When leaked audio from that meeting became available, it revealed the Republican playbook on what reform will look like and how they intend to push it through Congress.
The Trump administration is leading a three-pronged approach to health care reform: (1) repeal unpopular penalties and taxes, (2) provide states greater control and flexibility over the Medicaid program, and (3) encourage consumer-centric reforms based on free market principles. Their message is that the existing system is not affordable, competitive, nor effective.