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6-1-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... on Federally Facilitated Exchanges (FFE).docx      Litigation Update   The Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is expected to be announced before the court recesses for the summer at the end of June.  At this time it is unclear what day the ... the call in information shortly after the decision is announced.   Media and Polling   Key officials in states furthest along in setting up health care exchanges have mixed responses regarding what they would do if the Supreme Court overturns all or part of the ACA, according to a recent Washington Post story. Maryland's Secretary of Health Joshua Sharfstein said that even if the individual mandate is the only piece to be overturned it could jeopardize the success of exchanges. ...

6-1-12 Affordable Care Act update

... on Federally Facilitated Exchanges (FFE).docx      Litigation Update   The Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is expected to be announced before the court recesses for the summer at the end of June.  At this time it is unclear what day the ... the call in information shortly after the decision is announced.   Media and Polling   Key officials in states furthest along in setting up health care exchanges have mixed responses regarding what they would do if the Supreme Court overturns all or part of the ACA, according to a recent Washington Post story. Maryland's Secretary of Health Joshua Sharfstein said that even if the individual mandate is the only piece to be overturned it could jeopardize the success of exchanges. ...

6-1-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... on Federally Facilitated Exchanges (FFE).docx      Litigation Update   The Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is expected to be announced before the court recesses for the summer at the end of June.  At this time it is unclear what day the ... the call in information shortly after the decision is announced.   Media and Polling   Key officials in states furthest along in setting up health care exchanges have mixed responses regarding what they would do if the Supreme Court overturns all or part of the ACA, according to a recent Washington Post story. Maryland's Secretary of Health Joshua Sharfstein said that even if the individual mandate is the only piece to be overturned it could jeopardize the success of exchanges. ...

3-14-14 Affordable Care Act Update

... plans and makes tiered provider networks more patient-friendly. It specifically addresses geographic proximity requirements between patients, health care providers and health care facilities; and defines how plans must ensure provider access to rural areas. ACS CAN has submitted comments on the proposed rule and ...

11-16-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Policy Update Regulations The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expected to issue several long awaited Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations over the next few days. The regulations will provide important details on how essential benefits, insurance reforms, ... Some large companies, most recently Applebee's and Papa John's Pizza, have said in news reports that they may be forced to reduce or drop health coverage for their employees because of the ACA.  These claims are misleading in their criticism of the ACA, and draw attention away from ...

11-30-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Policy Update Regulations The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expected to issue several long awaited Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations over the next few days. The regulations will provide important details on how essential benefits, insurance reforms, ... Some large companies, most recently Applebee's and Papa John's Pizza, have said in news reports that they may be forced to reduce or drop health coverage for their employees because of the ACA.  These claims are misleading in their criticism of the ACA, and draw attention away from ...

11-16-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Policy Update Regulations The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expected to issue several long awaited Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations over the next few days. The regulations will provide important details on how essential benefits, insurance reforms, ... Some large companies, most recently Applebee's and Papa John's Pizza, have said in news reports that they may be forced to reduce or drop health coverage for their employees because of the ACA.  These claims are misleading in their criticism of the ACA, and draw attention away from ...

Survey: Cancer Patients Increasingly Face COVID-19 Health Impact

TACOMA—June 1, 2020— Cancer patients and survivors are finding it increasingly challenging to get necessary health care as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Many are experiencing financial stress and mental health issues as they try to navigate the difficult health and economic environment.  An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) ...

2-10-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... Coverage (SBC), which will put cancer patients, survivors and their families in a far better position to make important decisions about their health coverage. Under the Affordable Care Act, insurers are required to provide consumers a brief, straightforward summary of benefits, including real-world examples.  ACS CAN views ... the provision as a fundamental component of the fourth "A" - administrative simplicity -- in the Society and ACS CAN's four "A's" of meaningful health coverage. Read the ACS CAN statement .   The final rule is a very good step forward in helping consumers. Beginning September 23, 2012, all ...

5-12-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Capitol Hill Update   Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved "The State Flexibility Act" (HR 1683). The bill, introduced last week, would repeal the “maintenance of effort” requirements (MOE) included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prevents states from cutting their Medicaid rolls ahead of the program’s expansion in 2014. The full Energy and Commerce ... because doing so could threaten cancer patients’ access to lifesaving treatment, add to the number of uninsured and weaken our nation’s health care system.   Read the joint media statement from ACS CAN, the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association that was ...

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