1. Get rid of the individual mandate
2. Pass tort reform
3. Repeal medical device tax
4. Get rid of employer mandate
5. Bring work week back to 40 hours because of #4
6. There we go.
The exchange is a good idea. It's the things surrounding it that suck.
You can't get rid of the individual mandate without getting rid of coverage for those with pre existing conditions. And that is probably the most popular part of the ACA.
Getting rid of the employer mandate is fine, but then let's get rid of the preferential tax treatment for health insurance as well. Passing tort reform would be an excellent idea, but getting rid of the device tax is not that necessary. It is not going to effect things that much either ways.
