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Federal appeals court upholds health reform
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Cincinnati, yesterday ruled in favor of the much-debated health reform bill, affirming that Congress has the power to require that Americans buy health
More pre-existing condition patients to be insured
Historically denied for insurance, patients with pre-existing conditions can now enroll in insurances with lower premiums under new provisions in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP),
IRS reviewing community benefit expenditures
The Internal Revenue Service has embarked on a review of the community benefit activities of tax-exempt hospitals as specified in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, reports AHA News Now
Hospital CEO shares his patient-centered care strategy
"Hospitals can be powerful partners in local efforts to address the many determinants of health," writes George Kerwin, president and CEO of Bellin Health Systems in Green Bay, Wisc., in an editorial
Urban Institute: Reform will create moderate number of jobs
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will lead to a modest increase in jobs, concludes a new study by the Urban Institute. The report, "How Will The Affordable Care Act Affect Jobs,"
Americans disfavor reform and repeal
On the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a new survey shows Americans remain split on the law, with a trend toward disfavoring but not repealing
Bill would end FSA 'use it or lose it' provision
A bill in the House of Representatives would give consumers who have flexible spending accounts more leeway in how to use the funds, reports Healthcare Finance News. The bill, known as the Medical
PCPCC launches center to focus on ACOs
The Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative has launched a new center focused on studying accountable care organizations, reports Healthcare Finance News. The goal of the Center for Accountable
Private employers paying for better health choices, too
In an interesting parallel to the federal government's efforts, private employers are also offering cash incentives to employees who make healthier lifestyle choices. We told you yesterday about
House okays repeal of health law
In a mostly symbolic move, the GOP-led House of Representatives voted to repeal President Obama's signature healthcare reform law, the Wall Street Journal reports. The 245-189 vote for a repeal
