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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) › Health Insurance › Industry Consolidation

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal... more +
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal subsidies to reduce the number of uninsured citizens. less -
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Highlights from the Inaugural Hot Topics in Health Care Law

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The Miles & Stockbridge Health Care Practice Group hosted its inaugural Hot Topics in Health Care Law seminar last month for clients from Maryland and beyond. Miles & Stockbridge health care lawyers kicked off the seminar...more

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Achieving Health Care Efficiencies through Consolidation and Alternative Models: Irreconcilable Differences?

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While debate rages on Capitol Hill over “repeal and replace,” only limited attention has been directed toward reforming the current “fee for service” model. Indeed, both the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) and proposals for its...more

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Aetna and Humana Go to Battle With Regulators Over Multi-Billion Dollar Merger

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The trial over Aetna and Humana's $37 billion proposed merger kicked off today in a Washington, D.C. federal court. At issue is whether the companies' merger would substantially lessen competition in the market for...more

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“May You Live in Interesting Times” – Some Healthcare Predictions for the Trump Administration’s First Year

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The ancient Chinese curse – “May you live in interesting times” – certainly springs to mind these days. What does the election of Donald Trump mean for the healthcare industry, the Affordable Care Act and current healthcare...more

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New N. Calif. Report Suggests High Cost of Giving Birth Linked to Increased Health System Consolidation

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Childbirth is the leading indication for hospital admission in California, with roughly 500,000 deliveries in the state each year. This is particularly challenging for health plans serving Northern California, the most...more

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Washington Healthcare Update

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This Week: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Focuses on Health Insurers Merger... Arkansas to Delay Setting Up Its Own State Exchange...The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Announces Medicare Advantage...more

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