Obama victory means move forward on health reform fast
The presidents re-election probably spells doom for any short-term efforts to overturn PPACA, and industry professionals who waited to implement health care reform changes can wait no longer.
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Obama win keeping health law to squeeze insurer profits
Health insurance company stocks fall Wednesday after Obamas re-election affirms PPACA will move forward. Health reforms product standardization and transparency will pressure margins, insurers say, offsetting any potential for increased profits from a larger client base.
With Obama victorious, experts look to the future
The presidents re-election probably spells doom for any short-term efforts to overturn PPACA, and industry professionals who waited to implement health care reform changes can wait no longer.
EBN legal contributor: Romney cant repeal PPACA on day one
Repealing health care reform would be no easy task for a President-elect Romney, says employee benefits attorney Frank Palmieri, adding that if Obama is re-elected, he has lots of work to do to keep implementation going smoothly.
Survey: Small businesses have poor grasp of PPACA
A recent survey shows a lack of planning around health care reform on the part of many small businesses, and even confusion over the obligation to provide coverage.
Survey: Small business owners have poor grasp of health reform
A survey by online health benefits seller eHealthInsurance finds that more than three-quarters of small business clients are not doing long-term planning on how health reform, including insurance exchanges, may affect their business.
Turn PPACA compliance into profit
Turning PPACA compliance into profit for advisers brokers by Nelson Griswold.
MLR fix bill gains momentum
Adviser representatives were encouraged by recognition of their role in employee benefits delivery, as a bill allowing for the exclusion of commissions from health reform's medical loss ratio calculations moved forward in late September.
Separate presidential politics from prudent planning
Nancy Bolton maintains employers need to plan and implement health care reform provisions no matter who wins the presidential election
Benefits managers feelings on PPACA fall inside state lines
Those living in red or blue states are likely to have very different feelings on PPACA, according to a new poll, and possibly different plans on how to deal with it.
No matter who wins presidential race, voters pessimistic on health cares future
According to a new survey, a majority of both Republicans and Democrats say that status quo is the most likely post-Election Day scenario for American health care.
Fact check: Health care claims at presidential debate
Romney states during presidential debate that he would balance the budget in part by eliminating the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act but is that plausible?
Health care largely absent in second presidential debate
During an at times confrontational second meeting between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, health care and the landmark health care reform bill rarely were mentioned. As Tuesdays debate was the last time the candidates would discuss domestic issues prior to election day, some health care watchers were left wanting.
$1.5 million HIPAA settlement shows privacy lapses can be costly
Advisers and employers need to be diligent about protecting employees personal medical information.
Health care a jarring point in presidential debate
During an at times confrontational second debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, health care and the landmark health care reform bill were, surprisingly, not a focus, and when the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act did come up, it was primarily used as an attack vehicle.
WellPoint reorganizes into distinct business units
The health insurers interim CEO has announced plans to create four separate business units for Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and individual sales and dental, vision and disability insurance.
Romney preexisting conditions pledge leaves questions
Health care analysts mystified by Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romneys promise to preserve the segment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that bars excluding Americans with preexisting conditions from obtaining coverage.
Miss. officials bicker over starting PPACA exchange
Mississippis governor and insurance commissioners are at odds over whether the state should begin its marketplace exchanges in accordance with health care reform.
What is the real cost of free womens health care?
Theres no such thing as a free lunch, so when health reform offers women free preventative services, many are left wondering where they came from.
Obama, Romney frame health debate in terms of cost
In first presidential debate, the former Massachusetts governor championed the private sector, but offered few details on his plan to replace Obamacare.