WHICH INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL JOIN MARKETPLACE? (July 31, 2013)
The insurance companies participating in Pennsylvania's marketplace (as well as the plans offered) won't be revealed until Oct. 1. But, as the Morning Call reports, several of Pennsylvania's largest insurers - including Highmark, Inc. and Capital BlueCross - want to sell products on the exchange. Click here to read more. |
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ONLINE MARKETPLACES (July 29, 2013)
In just weeks, millions of eligible patients will be shopping for health insurance on online marketplaces. But there's an awful lot patients should learn about coverage options before they log on! The Wall Street Journal breaks it down here. Be sure to visit our Practice Advocacy and Government Affairs pages for more on the health care law. |
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REPORT: MOST AMERICANS SKEPTICAL OF ACA (July 24, 2013)
Americans are largely skeptical that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will benefit them, according to a poll published by the National Journal. Only 35 percent of those polled said they believe the law will benefit "people like you and your family," while 46 percent believed the law would make things worse. Read more here. |
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INSURANCE EXCHANGES A 'PRIVACY NIGHTMARE'? (July 23, 2013)
The health insurance exchanges, or "marketplaces," through which shoppers will search for coverage, are under new scrutiny by those with privacy concerns. CNN Money reports the federal "data hub" simply acts as a middleman, collecting data from seven different agencies. Nevertheless, fears persist about privacy and data breaches. |
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HOUSE VOTES TO DELAY PORTIONS OF ACA (July 18, 2013)
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to delay portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - specifically, the so-called employer and individual mandates, reports Bloomberg. The measures are not expected to pass through the Senate. The PAFP Communications and Government Affairs teams will continue to follow this developing story. |
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PATIENTS: BE CAUTIOUS OF HEALTH CARE SCAMS (July 15, 2013)
The Washington Post reports that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is opening the door for new types of health care scams. Patients, be on the lookout - fraudsters are looking for your personal information, including credit card information and Social Security numbers. Click here to find out how some of these scams work. |
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FUNDING OFFERED FOR HEALTH CARE LAW EDUCATION (July 12, 2013)
The Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," is a complex law with many components. The Obama administration plans to alleviate some confusion with grants worth $150 million to more than 1,100 community health centers across all 50 states for the purposes of patient education. Click here for details from CNN. |
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SOME ONLINE MARKETPLACE REQUIREMENTS ROLLED BACK (July 8, 2013)
The Obama administration has decided to roll back some requirements for obtaining health coverage through online insurance marketplaces: namely, the verification of enrollees' income and coverage statuses, reports Reuters. Coverage through the marketplaces will begin Oct. 1. Stick with the PAFP Government Affairs team for updates.
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REPORT: MORE INSURERS TO TACKLE OBESITY UNDER ACA (July 5, 2013)
According to a report in USA Today, those struggling with obesity may get some help from their insurers under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While it's up to individual health plans to determine how they'll help their patients lose weight, USA Today details what most insurers are responsible for under the ACA's preventive services guidelines. |
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