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Justice Scalia: Reform without individual mandate would bankrupt payers

On the third and final day of Affordable Care Act hearings, the Supreme Court justices addressed the issue of severability--that is whether the rest of the healthcare reform law should be struck down

Supreme Court aside, insurers 'still committed' to reform

In the courtroom, with the strike of a pen, by the Supreme Court Justices. Ever play the game of Clue? This week, with all the coverage and analysis of the Supreme Court's health reform hearings, I'm

Individual mandate repeal could cost hospitals

As the Supreme Court hearings wrapped up Wednesday, providers are voicing mixed reactions to what the outcome of a health reform repeal could mean for hospitals, particularly if the highest court in

If individual mandate falls, will the rest the reform act fall too?

It's a technical issue, but one that will be important if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes does vote to strike down the individual mandate portion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. If

Blue Shield CEO: Uphold individual mandate

Blue Shield of California CEO Bruce Bodaken said he believes that the Supreme Court, which just finished hearing arguments about the constitutionality of the healthcare reform law, should uphold the

Supreme Court scrutinizes individual mandate

Millions of potential members could slip though payers' fingers should the Supreme Court overturn the individual mandate. The current health law means that an estimated 32 million newly insured will

Supreme Court grills government on individual mandate

In Supreme Court arguments yesterday, both sides got to argue the issue that's at the very heart of the healthcare reform debate: Can the government force Americans to buy health insurance? And is

Supreme Court gets to crux of health reform

One of the most highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court cases in recent memory kicked off yesterday. Inside the Court, testimony was often technical and even dense, while, outside the court, the

Insurers prepare for worst-case scenario in Supreme Court ruling

As the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the healthcare reform law next week, the insurance industry has begun prepping for the worst-case scenario--a ruling that the individual mandate is

A look at the Supreme Court health reform challenge

The healthcare industry is bracing itself, as the Supreme Court, whose final ruling will ultimately decide the constitutionality of President Obama's health reform legislation, will hear the