From ‘common sense’ to ‘status quo,’ the industry reacts to King v. Burwell ruling

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After Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling upholding subsides on the federally-facilitated marketplace, the industry was quick to react. The Justices’ majority and minority opinions and those of advisers, lawyers and even the president reveal what it means for the Affordable Care Act, exchanges and employer-sponsored health care.

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