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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 +

Also In The News - Health Headlines - December 2016

King & Spalding on 12/21/2016

CMS Releases the Finalized Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice Form – On December 9, 2016, CMS released the final Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) form. The MOON form is a standardized form developed by CMS...more

Healthcare.gov: No 2015 Employer Subsidy Notices

Balch & Bingham LLP on 9/22/2015

On September 18, 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a set of “Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Federally-Facilitated Marketplace’s (FFM) 2016 Employer Notice Program.”...more

Budgeting for Employer Mandate Tax Assessments

Balch & Bingham LLP on 6/29/2015

For October 1 fiscal year employers, it’s budget season. Calendar year employers aren’t far behind. Those doubting their employer mandate compliance need to accrue reserves for non-deductible assessments that the IRS may...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - June 2015 #3

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 6/17/2015

With the King v. Burwell ruling expected by the end of the month, Congressional Republicans continue to offer contingency plans in the event of a ruling for the plaintiffs; and the Mississippi Insurance Commissioner proposes...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - March 2015 #4

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/25/2015

This week, Alaska’s Governor introduced Medicaid expansion bills in both the House and Senate after failing to get approval in his budget. Colorado determined that non-ACA-compliant plans cannot be sold in 2016, a year ahead...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - March 2015 #2

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/11/2015

King v. Burwell speculation has been rampant since the Supreme Court heard oral testimony on Wednesday. All eyes are on Justices Kennedy and Roberts, who are likely to wield the deciding votes. In other news, CMS approved a...more

Health Care Update - March 2015

Mintz - ML Strategies on 3/8/2015

In This Issue: - King v. Burwell before the Supreme Court and the Potential Congressional Response - Implementation of the Affordable Care Act - Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives - Congressional...more

Washington Healthcare Update

McGuireWoods LLP on 2/10/2015

This Week: President’s FY2016 Budget Request... FDA Commissioner Hamburg to step down... Tennessee Medicaid expansion plan rejected by legislature. 1. Congress House House Ways and Means Committee Hosts Hearing...more

A Quick Look at Healthcare Issues Expected to Make News in 2015

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx on 1/9/2015

As we look into our crystal balls, we do not expect a lot of new issues in 2015. Rather, we believe that most of the significant issues will be a continuation of issues that arose in 2014 or earlier. ...more

Health Reform + Related Health Policy News - December 2014, Issue 1

Polsinelli on 12/22/2014

In This Issue: - Top News ..Congress Passes Omnibus Spending Package ..HRSA Cancels Plan for 340B ‘Mega Reg’; Congress Weighs Options ..Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to ACA Subsidies ...more

Monthly Benefits Update - November 2014

Franczek P.C. on 12/8/2014

U.S. Supreme Court Grants Review of ACA Case Involving Premium Subsidies Offered Through Federally Facilitated Exchanges - The Supreme Court granted review in King v. Burwell, a Fourth Circuit case that upheld an IRS...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights: December 2014

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 12/4/2014

This week, a federal Issuer Bulletin describes how issuers in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace will identify their existing enrollees who are switching plans for 2015 coverage. The Exchange Board in New Mexico proposes a...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights: November 2014 #2

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 11/21/2014

With the conclusion of the midterm elections last week and open enrollment just around the corner, this week’s news highlights both renewed pledges from the opposition and a flurry of implementation activity in the states....more

Health Care Reform Implementation Update

Cozen O'Connor on 11/20/2014

Over the past several days, the second open enrollment period through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) health insurance exchanges began; Republican lawmakers, now with majorities in both the House and the Senate, explored...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 10/22/2014

Welcome to the first publication of the “Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights” newsletter. Many of you are familiar with the healthcare reform tracking efforts and weekly newsletters we produced for the KidsWell...more

Health Care Reform Implementation Update

Cozen O'Connor on 10/6/2014

Congress is in recess and therefore much of the action surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is at the agency level. However, Congressman Darrel Issa (R-CA) did subpoena the U.S. Department of Treasury for their records...more

The Affordable Care Act Comes Of Age

Carlton Fields on 1/6/2014

Since President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March 2010, various provisions of the law have taken effect. However, its core pieces become effective this year....more

Healthcare Law -- Sep 26, 2013

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 9/27/2013

Engaging Consumers to Improve Integrated Care Models - Integrated care is a growing trend in health reform, as states seek to improve care quality, health outcomes and patient satisfaction while containing healthcare...more

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