Partnership for America’s Health Care Future

Partnership for America’s Health Care Future (PAHCF) is an ad hoc alliance of American hospital, health insurance, and pharmaceutical lobbyists committed to preventing legislation that would lead to single payer healthcare, expanding Medicare, or creating Medicare for All in particular.[1][2] It purports to support expansion of the Affordable Care Act.[3]

Founded in June 2018 by the Federation of American Hospitals, America’s Health Insurance Plans, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the Washington, DC-based[4] Partnership has grown to include the American Hospital Association and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.[3]

In November 2018, PAHCF planning documents were leaked to the media.[5]

In December 2019, PAHCF removed all leadership members and biographies from their "about us" page. PAHCF’s executive director is Lauren Crawford Shaver.[6]

References
  1. Fang, Lee; Surgey, Nick (November 20, 2018). "Lobbyist Documents Reveal Health Care Industry Battle Plan Against "Medicare for All"". The Intercept.
  2. Watson, Libby (March 9, 2019). "Look at These Absolutely Ordinary Americans Who Hate Medicare for All". Splinter News.
  3. Pear, Robert (February 23, 2019). "Health Care and Insurance Industries Mobilize to Kill 'Medicare for All'". The New York Times.
  4. Forbes-Tate Partners (April 18, 2019). "Lobbying Registration Form: The Partnership for Americas Health Care Future".
  5. Fang, Lee; Surgey, Nick (November 20, 2018). "Lobbyist Documents Reveal Health Care Industry Battle Plan Against "Medicare for All"". The Intercept.
  6. NW, The Center for Responsive Politics 1300 L. St; Washington, Suite 200; fax857-7809, DC 20005 telelphone857-0044 (2019-08-12). "Healthcare giants attack 2020 Democrats' healthcare plans with Iowa ad blitz". OpenSecrets News. Retrieved 2019-12-14.


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