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Federal Healthcare Spending to Double Over Next Decade - Specifically on mandatory programs
DOJ Submits Brief to Supreme Court - Claims they do not need strike down entire Healthcare Law
AMA Sends Request to House Speaker to Halt New Insurance Codes - New Codes could cost practices anywhere between $83,290 and $2.7 million
Simplified Health Plan Summaries Supported by Consumer Groups - Concerns that industry complaints about costs may derail requirement
States Lagging in Setting Up Exchanges May Have the Most to Gain - Study finds 15 states will receive the most federal subsidy dollars per capita
More Young Adults on Parents Health Policies - Increased from 24.7 percent to 27.7 percent
Elections May Impact Healthcare Law - Maybe more than High Court
Healthcare Reform - Essential benefits could vary from state to state
New Hampshire Hospitals Seek Restoration in Medicaid Budget Cuts - Hospitals looking for relief
Obama Administration Submits Healthcare Defense - Supreme court asked to uphold the healthcare law
Maine Legislature to Address Budget Cuts - MaineCare could be impacted
New Hampshire - Five year Medicaid contract deal under consideration
States Awarded Bonuses for High CHIP Enrollments - Bonus payments awarded to 23 states totaling $296 million
New Health Insurance Fees Start in 2012 - Fee is to fund research
Supreme Court Schedules Healthcare Hearing - Three days scheduled starting March 26, 2012
Ryan-Wyden Medicare Plan Introduced - New cost-cutting plan for Medicare
Congress May Implement Temporary Medicare Fix - Plan will charge rich seniors more for Medicare coverage
New Hampshire Seeks Dismissal of Suit Over Medicaid Reimbursement - Ten hospitals involved in suit
Spending Gaps Increase Between States - CMS says Massachusetts is the Top Spender
New Hampshire to Repay $35 Million - Funds sent in error to state in 2004
Health Insurance Refunds Altered - HHS issued a revision on Friday
Healthcare Provider Breaches on the Rise - Ponemon Institute releases study
Berwick To Resign As CMS Head - Berwick's deputy to succeed him
Supercommittee Fails to Reach Agreement - May lead to healthcare cuts
Americans More Concerned About Economy - Poll Conducted By Kaiser Foundation
Televised Hearing Requested for Healthcare Review - Decision of Court will impact every American
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Health Care Reform Case - Hearing will be held March 2012
Announcement Awaited From SCOTUS - Constitutionality of healthcare reform in the balance
Federal Appeals Panel Upholds Health Reform Law - Upheld Individual mandate to purchase health insurance
National Governors Association Sends Letter to HHS Secretary - Urging federal officials to take over certain functions
Medicare Cuts Trigger Lawsuit from California Hospital Association - Attempting to block a ten percent cut
Affordable Care Act Applies to Single Coverage - Many feared it would not apply to families
CDC Recommends Boys Be Vaccinated Against HPV - Expansion of vaccine to boys age 11-21
Some States Limiting Medicaid Hospital Stays - Weak economy driving more jobless Americans into Medicaid
Senate Rejects Personal Importation of Canadian Drugs - Senators that were in favor of allowing individuals to purchase drugs from Canada in 2009 now opposed to it
White House Opposes CLASS Act Repeal - HHS Secretary admits it is financially unsustainable
HHS Will Not Implement Long-Term Care Insurance Provision of Healthcare Reform - Doubts over its financial solvency
House Republicans Allege Private Medical Records Will Be Turned Over To Federal Government - Insurers must provide claims data
HHS Charged With Determining Essential Benefits - Institute of Medicine gave report to HHS last week
Supreme Court May Wait Until After Presidential Election to Rule on Health Care Reform - Constitutionality of individual mandate in the balance
Supreme Court Hears Medicaid Cut Challenge - Case stems from a California lawsuit
Supreme Court Expected to Hear Two Health Related Cases - Medicaid rate hearing will be first
Administration Asks Supreme Court to Rule on PPACA - Sources confident the court will rule in its favor
Heath Insurance Costing More - Covering less, according to a Kaiser Foundation report
District of Columbia Appeals Judges to Rule on Healthcare Reform Lawsuit - PPACA is getting mixed reviews by federal appeals judges
Medicare Advantage Premiums To Fall - Enrollment expected to rise next year
Medicare Enrollment To Begin Earlier - Enrollment will close December 7
HHS Proposes Rule To Allow Patients Direct Access To Medical Data- Rule would allow patients to obtain test data from labs directly.
Washington Update - Jobs and Federal Deficit Dominate Hill
WellPoint to Use Watson - Watson, an IBM computer will analyze patient records
Summer Recess Over - Congress and President back in Washington
Generic Drugs Delayed in Introduction to the Market - FTC alleges illegal "sweetheart" deals
Most States Have Not Passed Laws Creating Insurance Exchanges - Many have returned federal funding to create exchanges
Drug Supply Shortages Continue to Grow - Uncertain when end in sight
HHS Releases Summary of Coverage Documents - Document is almost 5 months late in being released
Healthcare Reform Appeal May Wait - Possibly until after the 2012 Presidential election
Rules for Comparing Insurance Plans Proposed - Goal is to make it easier for consumers to shop insurance and compare plans
President Confident Supreme Court Will Uphold Healthcare Law - Stated it should be upheld without a problem
11th Circuit Court Rules in Health Care Reform Lawsuit - Rules that the individual mandate is unconstitutional
Supreme Court to Hear Medicaid Reimbursement Case - Scheduled for October 3rd
Critical Medications In Short Supply - Shortages are nationwide
Debt Ceiling Debate Suggests Raising Medicare Eligibility to 67 - Questions if it will undermine health care reform law
HHS Announces Insurers Must Cover Contraception In Full - Effective August 1, 2012
Office of Health Insurance Exchanges Stepping Down - Uncertain if it will impact roll out of federal exchange
Consumers Willing to Pay More for Customized Health Plans - Eighty percent expect customer service to be easier and more convenient
Affordable Coverage Not Defined - Employers face fines if not providing "affordable coverage"
New Hampshire Appeals Federal Ruling - State ordered to repay $35 million in Disproportionate Hospital Funds
Insured Americans Skipping Medical Treatment - Economy and high out of pocket costs to blame
Governor Lynch Allow Bills to Pass Without Signature - HB 601and SB 148
Independent Payment Advisory Board Under Fire - Defended by HHS Secretary
President Proposes Raising Medicare Eligibility Age - Proposal would take effect after 2012 elections
IPAB Under Fire - Independent Payment Advisory Board could ration care
Medicare Prescription Drug Customers to Benefit from Healthcare Reform - Price cuts to be seen this year
Sixth Circuit Upholds Healthcare Law - Upholds constitutionality of mandating Americans purchase health insurance
Mystery Shopper Plan Abandoned - Outpouring of opposition forced Obama administration to back down
Groups Ask Congress to Repeal IPAB - About 270 groups have signed letter for repeal
Most Americans Will Obtain Healthcare Coverage Through Employer - Once healthcare reform goes into full effect
HHS Shutting Down Healthcare Waivers - Ending earlier than initially planned
GAO Reviews Healthcare Law Waivers - Finds no bias but questions still unanswered
Can Medicaid Overhaul Be Blocked - Senate Democrats say they have the votes
Is Healthcare Mandate Setting an Overreach Precedent? Three-judge panel hears appeal arguments
Florida Healthcare Reform Appeal Hearing Set For Today - Third federal appeals court to hear arguments
Study Reveals Cancer Treatment Costs High - Patients out of pocket costs high
Lower Premiums Announced for Healthcare Reform High Risk Pools - Lagging enrollment reason for the change
High Deductible Health Plans Becoming More Popular - Ten million signed up for plan in 2010
Accountable Care Organizations Still Facing Criticism - Seven Senators want HHS to re-write rules
More Adults Under Age 26 Receiving Health Insurance Coverage - Healthcare reform responsible for upswing
Coalition Requests Lawmakers to Repeal OTC Medication Limits - Over the counter medications not reimbursable without a prescription
New Hampshire Receives Health Care Reform Waiver - One of two more states approved
MVP Reaches Agreement With Hospitals - Contract agreement through December 31, 2013
Fourth Circuit Appeals Court Hears Two Healthcare Reform Challenges - Judges signal they will uphold provisions in law that require mandatory health coverage
House Passes Bill to Defund Insurance Exchanges - Vote fell mainly along party lines
President Threatens to Veto House Proposed Bills - Bills aim to defund portions of health care law
Medicare Offers Financial Incentives - Obama Administration issues final regulations on incentives for quality care performance
CBO Reports Repealing Exchange Grants Save Money - Savings could be roughly $14 billion over 10 years
Supreme Court Denies Request for Health Law Expedited Hearing - Case will proceed through 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
House Chairmen Request Healthcare Spending Reduction Plan From President - President plans to cut $480 billion over next twelve years
Supreme Court Takes No Action - Uncertain if they will approve an expedited hearing for healthcare law
President Signals Medicare Must Change - Necessary to avert fiscal crunch
Supreme Court to Decide on Fast Tracking Healthcare Law Challenge - Indication from court could come this month
Survey of Insurance Brokers Reveals Harsh Reality of Health Care Reform - Medical Loss Ration provision a driver
DOJ and FTC in Dispute - Oversight of Antitrust provisions key issue
Budget Agreement Does Not Defund Healthcare Reform - Separate vote in Senate expected on two measures
Survey of Insurance Brokers Reveals Harsh Reality of Health Care Reform - Medical Loss Ration provision a driver
1099 Repeal Bill Sent to President - Senate voted to repeal the 1099 reporting requirement included in the healthcare reform bill
Senator Paul Ryan Aiming for Large Budget Cuts - Medicare and Medicaid revisions included
Obama Administration Files Appeals Vinson Ruling - 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to hear case
HHS to Release ACO Regulations - Regulations could become voluminous
Young Adults Targeted For Benefits Of Healthcare Reform - HHS Secretary leads the discussion
State approves Concord Hospital's $11.6 Million Upgrade - This in spite of Governor Lynch's call for a moratorium on certificates
Health Care Reform One-Year Anniversary - Small businesses may not be taking advantage of tax credit
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Ranked Highest Health Plan in New England - Third year in a row
HHS Reports on Medicare Annual Wellness Visits - To date, over 150,000 Medicare recipients have taken advantage of the benefit
Department of Justice Requests Expedited Hearing - Administration must file papers by April 4th
Administration Seeking Expedited Appeal - Asking the US Court of Appeals in Atlanta to speed its review of Judge Vinson's decision
HHS Unveils Preliminary Format for Rate Increase Notices - Companies would have to post electronically for rate increases ten percent or greater
States Legislative Bodies Back in Session - Issues surrounding implementation of healthcare reform front and center
States Seek Medicaid Waivers - Requesting waivers so they can reduce their Medicaid rolls.
States file response to Justice Department Request for clarification - Florida ruling means healthcare law need not be implemented
Anthem and Exeter Hospital Come to Agreement - Agreement keeps physicians and hospital in Anthem network
HHS Works With States on Medicaid Shortfalls - Teams being sent around country to help analyze budgets
Bipartisan House Bill Targets Medicare Fraud - Lax oversight of the Medicare Part D prescription drug program is in the spotlight
Provisions in Healthcare Law Raise Antitrust Concerns - Mergers and alliances could result in reduced competition and increased costs for consumers
Virginia to Ask For Expedited Supreme Court Ruling - Court rarely grants such hearings