March 30, 2020
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a major strain on every aspect of daily life around the world, including the United States. As spread of the disease shows no sign of slowing down, there is…
Category: Healthcare News
March 19, 2020
We believe the information below gives you everything you need to know as of March 19, 2020 about the coronavirus: Q1. – What is Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Coronavirus Disease 2019 is a respiratory illness (an…
March 8, 2017
On March 6, 2017, Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives issued two bills to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through the budget reconciliation process. These bills, which were issued by…
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February 27, 2017
Leaked GOP Draft Replacement Plan Would Repeal Most Important ACA Provisions. In its lead story, NBC Nightly News (2/24, lead story, 2:45, Holt) reported that a leaked draft Republican healthcare proposal “obtained by NBC News…
December 13, 2016
A self-funded plan has both advantages and disadvantages. Do you think your organization is ready to self-fund? Be careful and make sure you read the fine print or else you might be taking on more…
November 10, 2016
After hard-fought campaigns by both candidates, Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States. Trump’s victory in the election, along with Republican majorities retained in both the Senate and…
August 2, 2016
Anthem Remains Committed To Merger With Cigna, Vows To Fight DOJ Suit. The Wall Street Journal (7/27, Grant, Subscription Publication) reports that Anthem is still committed to the merger with Cigna. Anthem is dealing with…
December 29, 2015
On Dec. 28, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2016-4 to delay the due dates for filing and furnishing forms under Section 6055 and 6056. The due date for furnishing forms to individuals…
September 29, 2015
Doctors, hospitals and insurers are bracing for possible disruptions on Oct. 1 when the U.S. health-care system switches to a massive new set of codes for describing illnesses and injuries. Click here for full article