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Enrollments Alone Don’t Lead to Better Health

Despite the Affordable Care Act’s success in getting 16 million more Americans enrolled in programs, major hurdles still keep consumers from understanding their , finding a doctor and accessing , according to a study by RAND Corp.

Many the newly don’t understand the and benefits offered by their..

Enrollments Alone Don’t Lead to Better Health
Penalties Increased for Filing Errors
Regulations

Penalties Increased for Filing Errors

Penalties in sections of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the failure to timely file correct and complete information in a return as well as..
College’s Objection to Contraception Coverage Is Denied
Regulations

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..
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..