House Passes Budget and Attempts to Defund Parts of the Patient Protection...
The U.S. House of Representatives passed aggressive legislation over the past several weeks that address the 2011 budget. With over 500 amendments[1] introduced via the spending measure, House...
View ArticleCapitol Hill Legislative Update
Upon returning to Washington, D.C. following a week of constituent work at home, congressional lawmakers face a long list of legislative priorities. Here is an update:Budget Challengesread more
View ArticleRepeal of PPACA’s Free Choice Vouchers Offers Some Relief
Last month, President Obama signed into law a budget resolution (H.R. 1473) to fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year.[1] As part of the compromise to get the federal deficit...
View ArticleRepeal of PPACAs Free Choice Vouchers Offers Some Relief
Last month, President Obama signed into law a budget resolution (H.R. 1473) to fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year.[1] As part of the compromise to get the federal deficit...
View ArticleState Medicaid Departments Trying to Make Ends Meet
It’s indisputable that the role of the state-federal Medicaid program in the U.S. health care system is important. Medicaid programs country-wide assist over 53 million Americans annually, who...
View ArticleInsurance Regulators Tout Strength of State-Based Insurance and Financial...
With all the focus at the federal level on health care reform and budget spending shortfalls, a recent congressional hearing reminds us of the importance of state-based insurance regulation.[1] The...
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