In This Issue:

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

Excerpt from Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

On September 3rd the Democratic platform was released on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. Called “Moving America Forward,” the document reiterates many of President Barack Obama’s policies and contrasts them with those outlined by Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney. The document also discusses the significance of the ACA.

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