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As Government Shuts Down, Exchanges “Open”
Yesterday’s government shutdown coincides with the much anticipated debut of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) health insurance exchanges. But while consumers across the country were immediately met with…
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Privacy Concerns High as States Brace for Oct. 1st Exchange Enrollment
An employee for Minnesota’s new health exchange accidentally sent 2,400 Social Security numbers to an insurance broker earlier this month, underscoring privacy concerns with the Affordable Care Act (ACA),…
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Affordable Care Act Problems Multiply Part II: Fraud Concerns and Privacy
By: Tony Glosson Welcome to Part II of our two-part series on pressing problems with implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In Part I, we explored some general…
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Affordable Care Act Problems Multiply Part I: Logistical Concerns
By: Tony Glosson With only 69 days until the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges open for enrollment, Obama administration officials face major logistical and structural challenges. This two-part blog…
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Federal Court to Hear Oklahoma Attorney General’s Challenge to IRS Health Rule
With Internal Revenue Service (IRS) controversies continuing to make headlines, the agency faces a lesser known, but critical test in the days to come. On Thursday, the U.S. District…
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Nevada Expands Volunteer Care Opportunities; Missouri Awaits Governor’s Signature
Underinsured and unable to afford their deductible, Marty Tankersley and his family drove 200 miles to receive care at Remote Area Medical’s (RAM) temporary free health clinic in Knoxville,…
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New Report: Health Insurers Predict Sharp Increase in Premiums
When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) became law, supporters claimed it would lower costs for families and businesses. Over three years later, evidence to the…
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Freeing Health Professionals to Provide Free Care
It should be no surprise that dedicated health care professionals across the country devote countless hours to serving patients, and, in many cases, do so free of charge or regardless…
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5th Circuit Upholds PPACA’s Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Last Thursday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit challenging provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that effectively limit expansion of physician-owned hospitals. The…
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Addressing the Growing Need for Organ Donation
In New Jersey, legislation under consideration would grant individuals a state income tax deduction of up to $10,000 for unreimbursed travel expenses, lodging expenses, and lost wages incurred in making…
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ObamaCare Continues to Strain Small Business
A Gallup Poll released in February found that nearly half of small business owners pointed to potential healthcare costs (48 percent) as a reason for not hiring new employees.
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Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act in Arizona
An article ran in Arizona earlier this week detailing Arizona’s history with ALEC’s Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act—which preserves the right of patients to pay directly for…
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Health Care Freedom Makes a Big Impact in 2012
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments this week challenging the federal health law, the states are continuing to promote ALEC’s Freedom of Choice in Health Care…