The U.S. Supreme Court took many by surprise when it announced earlier this month that it will review a case that has the potential to make health insurance significantly less affordable in the states that rely on the federal exchange. With a decision expected in June, a number of states are likely to consider action to avert a worst-case scenario. The case, King v. Burwell, is one of two suits brought by opponents of the Affordable Care Act's requirement that everyone has health insurance. Inspired by the libertarian Cato Institute, the plaintiffs argue that, as written, the health law restricts the federal subsidies to only states that host their own exchange.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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