Center for Health Insurance Reform

MARCH 1, 2024

In November, the Biden administration released the proposed Notice of Benefits and Payment Parameters for plan year 2025, an annual rule setting standards for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces and health insurers.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Last month, the Biden administration proposed changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace policies and procedures. In a post for Health Affairs Forefront, Sabrina Corlette and Jason Levitis take a look at the proposals related to market reforms, Marketplace standards, and premium tax credits.

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2024

Although Section 1557 took effect immediately upon the signing of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), a final rule was not promulgated until 2016 (the “2016 Rule”). Nondiscrimination in health insurance coverage and other health-related coverage (§ 92.207(b)(6)) By the first day of the first plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

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Compliance Now

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The Biden Administration issued a final regulation and a new IRS notice on October 11, 2022, which eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) “family glitch” beginning on January 1, 2023. The preamble to the final rule also explicitly states that the policy change will not impact ACA reporting for either ALEs or health insurance issuers.

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Compliance Now

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The Biden Administration issued a final regulation and a new IRS notice on October 11, 2022, which eliminate the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) “family glitch” beginning on January 1, 2023. The preamble to the final rule also explicitly states that the policy change will not impact ACA reporting for either ALEs or health insurance issuers.

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AIHC

AUGUST 13, 2024

Written by Corliss Collins , BSHIM, RHIT, CRCR, CSM, CCA, CBCS, CPDC and Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS The 2024 Final Rule for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on April 26, 2024.

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Additional updates of note include: ACA Premium Tax Credit Eligibility. The IRA includes a three-year extension of enhanced financial assistance for people enrolled in health insurance through the marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act. Other Updates. Catastrophic Phase Cost-Sharing. the “catastrophic phase”).

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Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Similar divergence by party is shown here in partisans’ approval or disapproval of the Affordable Care Act (the ACA, or “Obamacare”). This teases the question for 2025 and beyond: what “concepts” might President Trump #47 have in store to potentially repeal and replace the ACA?

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Kaiser Health News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It’s likely one of the last major ACA policy efforts of President Joe Biden’s first term — and, if he loses reelection, could represent his final touches on the landmark health program created when he was vice president. In part because of those subsidies, enrollment has increased steadily and hit records under his watch.

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Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There are uncertainties with which we, who work in the health/care ecosystem, wrestle as we enter 2025 and the inauguration of President Trump, #47, slated for January 20, 2025. I can cite one certainty about that date: President Trump’s inauguration will coincide with Martin Luther King Jr.

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Hall Render

JUNE 28, 2024

Surgery Center opens Texas invests $1.5B

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Kaiser Health News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, the end of the year brings a day of reckoning: It’s time to compare benefits and prices and change to a new plan or enroll for the first time. 1 for the ACA’s federal and state exchanges.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 17, 2025

OrthoIndy to merge with Evansville, Fort Wayne practices St. healthcare fraud scheme New Orleans launches tool to help doctors find reproductive care drug amid tight state restrictions MAINE Owner of Woonsocket hospital expands into Maine St.

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Kaiser Health News

JULY 24, 2023

House Republicans have advanced a package of bills that could reduce health insurance costs for certain businesses and consumers, partly by rolling back some consumer protections. Health policy experts aren’t surprised. So, what is on the table in Washington? First, a caveat: Little is likely to happen in an election year.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 10, 2025

A new state-sponsored group will help. UCHealth to use war medical tactic to help save lives in Northern Colorado New Northern Colorado program delivers whole blood to patients in the field CONNECTICUT $1.9

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Hall Render

MAY 24, 2024

Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9%

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Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

s Mary’s Center makes cuts under new leadership in ‘reset’ to strengthen care, operations George Washington University Hospital nurses schedule vote on union Mayor Muriel Bowser taps San Francisco health equity official Ayanna Bennett as next D.C. Health director New tool tracks gun injuries at D.C. emergency rooms D.C.

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Jane Sarashon

JANUARY 28, 2025

health citizens when it comes to health care issues versus health care institutions in America. The Kaiser Family Foundation has hit the 2025 health policy ground running in publishing the January 2025 Health Tracking Poll last week and a poll on health care trust and mis-information yesterday.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T. Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. Louis-based health system to form Michigan joint venture Mercy opens ‘high-tech’ multispecialty center, ASC in St.

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Jane Sarashon

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For health care, there are many uncertainties as we reflect, one week after the 2024 U.S. elections, on probably policy and market impacts that we can expect in 2025 and beyond. In today’s Health Populi post, I’ll reflect on the first of several certainties we-know-we-know about U.S.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 7, 2024

For many Americans, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a crucial piece of that safety net, providing access to affordable health care, expanded coverage options, and support for innovative medical care delivery methods that lower health care costs.

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Kaiser Health News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

JD Vance, about possible changes to the ACA have opened Republicans up to heavier scrutiny. More than 1,500 doctors across the country recently released a letter calling on Trump to reveal details about how he would alter the ACA, saying the information is needed so voters can make an informed decision. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 7, 2024

For many Americans, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a crucial piece of that safety net, providing access to affordable health care, expanded coverage options, and support for innovative medical care delivery methods that lower health care costs.

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Hall Render

APRIL 18, 2025

Oz outlines vision for CMS: 8 notes FDA eyes contractors to replace laid-off workers FTC probes antitrust regulations after Trumps executive order: 7 things to know Health systems spend millions to reduce workplace violence Hospitals get a 2.4% Operating Loss for 2024 CHI St. Chiaro Files Ch.

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Hall Render

MARCH 28, 2025

Peter’s Health receives first breast milk donation after launching new program The State Medical Board Has Evidence This Doctor Was Hurting Patients. Johns BayCare improved operating margin to 9.6% Griffith, Maryland Hospital Association Prince George’s cancer center wins Community Impact award St. It Renewed His License Twice.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Johns County land purchase AdventHealth kicks off construction on Meadow Woods ER BayCare taps Johns Hopkins cardiac director for C-suite Broward health care giants join forces to combat worker shortages Future orthopedic center receives $7.5 House Health workforce shortages, ACA protections, struggling hospitals among early Pa.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

5 things to know ALASKA Pediatrician Chosen for Alaska Mental Health Trust CEO State of Alaska Department of Revenue Sells 5,421 Shares of Molina Healthcare, Inc. confirmed as HHS secretary Rural hospitals push to be spared from possible funding cuts Senate advances RFK Jr.s

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Kaiser Health News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Here are some of the most consequential changes in health policies that could hinge on who wins the White House. ACA Premiums The election is likely to affect the cost of health insurance for millions who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. They have also cut premium payments by an estimated 44%.

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