In This Issue:

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; Other Health Care News; and Hearings and Mark-Ups Scheduled.

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act -

On May 17th Oregon and Washington released the proposed rates offered by insurance companies on the ACA exchanges. Exchange officials said they were pleased with the rates, which were significantly lower than some experts had anticipated.