Here’s what you need to know:
1. Among those GOP leaders in favor of Medicaid expansion is Gov. Rick Snyder (R-Mich.). He doesn’t want to see his state’s program, Healthy Michigan, go, saying the program has yielded healthier behaviors and improved patient outcomes.
2. Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) is in agreement with Gov. Snyder. He wrote a letter to Congress on Jan. 18, 2017, asking for the protection of Medicaid expansion.
3. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) commented Republicans should collaborate with Democrats to “fix” the ACA, while on CNBC.
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