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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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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Hall Render

MAY 24, 2024

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

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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

JUNE 28, 2024

Surgery Center opens Texas invests $1.5B

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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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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

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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Kaiser Health News

JULY 24, 2024

Health insurance agents who fraudulently enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act health plans could be subject to criminal charges — and civil penalties of $10,000 to $200,000 — under legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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