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College’s Objection to Contraception Coverage Is Denied

The US Court Appeals has denied a religious college’s request to bar the government from enforcing the Act’s requirement that cover the all legal contraception.

Wheaton College, a nondenominational evangelical Christian college in Illinois, had sought an injunction that would have the effect..

College’s Objection to Contraception Coverage Is Denied
Number of High-Cost Claims Smaller Than Expected
Regulations

Number of High-Cost Claims Smaller Than Expected

The Act’s requirement that insurers to everyone, including those with serious pre-existing medical expenses, has not resulted in a surge - claims.

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Data Posted on $6.5 Billion In Payments To Doctors
Regulations

Data Posted on $6.5 Billion In Payments To Doctors

Information is now available online for 11.4 million financial transactions paid by drug and medical device suppliers to 600,000 physicians and 1,100..
After ‘King’ Ruling, States Look at Medicaid Expansion
Regulations

After ‘King’ Ruling, States Look at Medicaid Expansion

Now that the Supreme Court has ruled in favor the administration’s position in the ‘King v. Burwell’ case, supporting the legality Act subsidies in..
ACA Triggering Merger Talks Among Insurers
Regulations

ACA Triggering Merger Talks Among Insurers

The changes to America’s delivery system introduced by the Act are causing some the nation’s largest companies to explore merger talks with..
Supreme Court Rules ACA Subsidies Are Legal
Regulations

Supreme Court Rules ACA Subsidies Are Legal

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled on June 25th that it is legal for government subsidies under the Act to be available to all Americans, as..
ACA Repeal Would Cost $353 Billion, Says CBO
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ACA Repeal Would Cost $353 Billion, Says CBO

A repeal of the Affordable Care Act would increase the federal deficit by $353 billion over the next 10 years, according to a report by the..
Rules on Cost Sharing Under ACA Clarified
Regulations

Rules on Cost Sharing Under ACA Clarified

The federal agencies that regulate the Act issued a set Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the limits on cost-sharing under the ACA.

For..
IRS Issues ‘Summary Benefits and Coverage’ Regulations
Regulations

IRS Issues ‘Summary Benefits and Coverage’ Regulations

The Internal Revenue Service issued revised regulations regarding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) that must be provided to those covered..
Americans Say Prescription Drug Costs Unreasonable
Regulations

Americans Say Prescription Drug Costs Unreasonable

Nearly three-quarters the public (73%) think costs are unreasonable, and place the blame on companies rather than companies, a Kaiser Foundation poll..