As the government shutdown continues, Republicans are caught in a contentious battle over the future of Obamacare and its subsidies. While some GOP members express readiness to negotiate on extending Obamacare subsidies, others maintain a hardline stance against any compromise with Democrats, who are demanding funding to avert a healthcare crisis. Concerns rise from rural hospitals and state representatives regarding potential cost spikes in healthcare as Republicans focus on a strategy to undermine the Affordable Care Act rather than present a viable healthcare plan. With various factions within the party voicing their positions, the possibility of a bipartisan deal appears uncertain, raising alarms about the implications for health care access and affordability in the states.