Prior to the ACA, it was nearly impossible for consumers shopping for coverage to compare the benefits, costs, and provider networks of different health plans. In a new post, Georgetown University’s Justin Giovannelli, Emily Curran, and Kevin Lucia explain that the decision-support tools in the ACA marketplaces have made it easier for people to draw meaningful comparisons between plans. But, as the authors point out, the Trump administration is currently moving to reduce federal market regulation and oversight.