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Senate Bill Would Repeal Medical Device Tax

Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah), Chairman the Senate Finance , introduced a bipartisan bill to repeal the 2.3% medical device enacted as the Act. Five Democrats and four Republicans signed as co-authors the bill.

The was introduced in January 2013. Backers estimated it would raise $20 billion by..

Senate Bill Would Repeal Medical Device Tax
HHS Week 8 Snapshot: 163,000 Enroll
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HHS Week 8 Snapshot: 163,000 Enroll

More than 163,000 consumers selected the federal exchange during the eighth Act open , the Department and Human Services (HHS)/span> announced Jan...
SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to Individual Mandate
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SCOTUS Rejects Challenge to Individual Mandate

The Supreme Court Monday declined to hear a legal challenge to the mandate provision the Act, filed by the Association American Physicians and..
In Brief: ACA Tax Planning
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In Brief: ACA Tax Planning

With the start 2015, it’s not too early for individuals and companies to think about planning. Following are some Act-related issues you may want to..
House Bill Exempts Volunteer Firefighters
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House Bill Exempts Volunteer Firefighters

The House Representatives passed a bill that would exempt volunteer firefighters and other emergency responder's from being counted as - employees..
HHS Week 7 Snapshot: 6.6 Million Have Enrolled
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HHS Week 7 Snapshot: 6.6 Million Have Enrolled

Nearly 103,000 consumers selected Act the federal exchange during the seventh open, the Department and Human Services (HHS) announced Jan. 7. Total..
How The ACA Can Affect M&A Deals
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How The ACA Can Affect M&A Deals

Compliance with Act requirements is an issue for all companies, but it can literally be a deal-breaker when one company is thinking about acquiring..
California Requires Insurers To Have Sufficient Providers
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California Requires Insurers To Have Sufficient Providers

California's Commissioner Dave Jones issued an emergency regulation to establish stronger requirements for insurers to maintain sufficient medical..
6.5 Million Enroll in ACA, 87% Get Financial Help
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6.5 Million Enroll in ACA, 87% Get Financial Help

About 87% people who selected Act through during the first open were eligible for financial assistance to lower their premiums for beginning Jan. 1,..
Poll: 60% of Americans Favor Employer Mandate
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Poll: 60% of Americans Favor Employer Mandate

About six in 10 Americans say they are in favor the Act’s Mandate, according to a poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

However, the public’s opinion..