Mark Vincent Pauly, professor emeritus of health care management at the Wharton School, analyzes the consequences of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidy expiration, its effects on insurance coverage and costs, and the potential implications of proposed reforms allowing individuals to choose plans using direct government funding.
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Affordable Care Act Subsidies, Coverage Losses, and What Comes Next
Wharton professor emeritus of health care management examines the impact of expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, rising premiums, and policy proposals to reshape individual insurance coverage.
January 23, 2026
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