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Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Pro-Choice Advocates Criticize Obama Administration Over Health Law
NPR: Abortion Supporters Now Blast Administration Over Health Law, by Julie Rovner:Regardless of your beliefs about abortion, at some point you almost have to feel sorry for the Obama administration.First,…
Med Law Blog
CMS Position on Whole Hospital Physician Ownership Stark Exception
Physician Self-Referral CMS proposes to implement changes enacted in ACA to the "whole hospital" and "rural provider" exceptions in the physician self-referral law that will prohibit their use by…
Health Industry Washington Watch
ACA Nursing Home CMP Provisions
On July 12, 2010, CMS published a proposed rule that would implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act that revise Medicare and Medicaid regulations regarding the imposition and collection of…
Health Industry Washington Watch
Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Unveiled
On July 1, 2010, HHS announced the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been uninsured for at least…
Elder Law Prof Blog
Secretary Sebelius to answer questions about health care reform via webchat
Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act, finding options for health insurance coverage, your new consumer rights, or the newly-launched HealthCare.gov website?Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius…
Health Industry Washington Watch
Final Rule on Grandfathered Health Plans Under the ACA
Under the ACA, certain group health plans and health insurance coverage existing as of March 23, 2010 (the date of enactment of the ACA), are considered “grandfathered” and excused from…
Health Industry Washington Watch
CMS Updates on Part D Coverage Gap Rebates/Discount Program
The ACA provides a tax-free, one-time $250 check for beneficiaries who reach the Part D coverage gap during 2010 and are not eligible for low-income subsidies. A June 10, 2010…
Health Industry Washington Watch
FDA and FCC Join for Public Meeting on Integration and Use of Wireless Technology with Health Care Devices (July 26-27)
This post was written by Paul Sheives. FDA and FCC will hold a joint public meeting to discuss regulatory issues arising from the convergence of wireless technology and healthcare devices…
Health Industry Washington Watch
HHS Announces ACA Grants to Help Individuals Navigate Health, Long-term Care Options
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the availability of $60 million in Affordable Care Act grants for states and communities to help individuals and their caregivers…
Health Industry Washington Watch
Grants for State Review of Health Insurance Premium Increases
On June 7, 2010, CMS announced the availability of $51 million in Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Premium Review Grants, the first round of grants under a new $250 million…