Issues — Healthcare Reform

The Top 5 Items to Repeal from Obamacare


Read NFIB's positions on healthcare reform that affects small businesses.

NFIB is committed to seeking legislative reforms that help small businesses. And, since 1986, our small business members have told us that increasing healthcare costs is their No. 1 problem. NFIB has worked tirelessly to offer solutions and encourage Congress to pursue reforms that will help lower healthcare costs and provide affordable options for small businesses.

The healthcare debate is a complicated one. Given the sweeping new law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), there are many small business owners looking for help on how to comply. And NFIB will continue to pursue reforms and repeal measures that minimize the potential harm from the new law, and offer solutions to the serious challenges that small business owners and their employees face.

Understanding the New Healthcare Law

The new healthcare legislation was signed into law March 23, 2010, leaving many small business owners wondering: What does this mean for me? What do I have to do now? NFIB has answers.

Healthcare Legislative Activity

NFIB opposed the new healthcare law because we believe it will increase costs for small businesses. We remain committed to helping small business owners plan and comply with this new law, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over. NFIB continues to advocate for legislative proposals like repealing the "small business health insurance tax" and the employer mandate provisions. Find out how NFIB is working for you.

Overturning the Law in The Courts

NFIB has joined 26 states in this historic lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The fundamental mission of our organization is to promote and protect the rights of small businesses and the self-employed to own, operate and grow their business, and this healthcare law directly undermines this core value. Visit the NFIB Legal Center for Small Business webpage to learn more about NFIB's lawsuit to overturn the healthcare reform law.

Healthcare Policy Research

Our Research Foundation has done extensive work on healthcare policy, including a groundbreaking study that tested nine reform scenarios and their effect on small business. Other research looks at possible remedies for rising healthcare costs, the effects of an employer mandate and more.

Dr. Bob GraboyesDr. Bob's Healthcare Corner

Dr. Bob Graboyes (MSHA, PhD) is Senior Fellow for Health and Economics for the NFIB Research Foundation. Check out Bob’s collection of columns, speeches, videos and blog posts, and learn more about some of NFIB's key healthcare positions.

NFIB member and plaintiff David Klemencic...
NFIB member and plaintiff David Klemencic at the Supreme Court.
...on the Supreme Court steps on day 2 of oral arguments.
Stephanie Cater, NFIB member...
Stephanie Cater, business owner and NFIB member, outside the Supreme Court.
...and owner of Broad Ripple Vintage in Indianapolis, was at the Supreme Court.
Attorney Carvin is interviewed outside the Supreme Court
NFIB Attorney Mike Carvin, right, ...
Attorney Carvin is interviewed outside the Supreme Court
...is interviewed after arguing on behalf of NFIB against the individual mandate.
Obamacare opponents outside the Court
Obamacare opponents outside the Court
Obamacare opponents outside the Supreme Court
Opponents beg the Court to stop the law from spreading
Opponents beg the Court to stop the law from spreading
Government control of healthcare?
Government control of healthcare?
Obamacare protestors at the Supreme Court
Obamacare protestors at the Supreme Court
Attorney Carvin is interviewed outside the Supreme Court
NFIB's Karen Harned is interviewed...
Karen Harned Interviewed by the Business Journals
...by Kent Hoover of the Business Journals
Attorney Gregory Kastas is interviewed after the first day of oral arguments.
Attorney Gregory Kastas answers questions after the first day of oral arguments.
Attorney Gregory Kastas is interviewed after the first day of oral arguments.
Gregory represents NFIB and 26 states in the lawsuit.
Obamacare opponents speak up
Obamacare opponents speak up
Obamacare protestors at the Court.
Obamacare protestor at the Supreme Court
NFIB's Karen Harned is interviewed outside the Supreme Court.
NFIB's Karen Harned is interviewed outside the Supreme Court.
NFIB's Karen Harned is interviewed outside the Supreme Court.
Karen is the executive director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center.
NFIB Attorney Michael Carvin is interviewed at the Supreme Court.
NFIB Attorney Michael Carvin addresses the media.
NFIB Attorney Michael Carvin is interviewed at the Supreme Court.
Crowds gather outside the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court crowd
Protesters gather at the Supreme Court
Protesters gather at the Supreme Court
Karen Harned of NFIB's Small Business Legal Center.
Karen Harned of NFIB's Small Business Legal Center.
Karen is executive director of the NFIB Legal Center, which brought the suit against Obamacare.
The national media line up early at the Supreme Court
The national media lined up early...
...on day 1 of oral arguments.