Chambers of Commerce Remain Bullish on Association Health Plans, Despite Judge’s Ruling

Despite a judge’s ruling last week that left association health plans in flux, state and local chambers of commerce are still committed to pushing forward with such plans. 

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Proposed Medicare Bill Would Affect Just One Nevada Hospital

Most hospitals in Nevada would have to accept Medicare if a bill working its way through the state Legislature passes.

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Fixing Surprise Medical Bill Problem Shouldn’t Fall To Consumers, Panel Told

One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, the solution must protect patients — not demand that they be great negotiators.

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Breaking Through the Technology Noise

It is safe to say the online expansion of healthcare information is not slowing down. The internet will continue to serve as the primary research tool for small business owners and their employees. Just as consumers consult Yelp for business reviews, use TripAdvisor to plan an upcoming vacation and make restaurant reservations using OpenTable, they will seek online sources to guide the decision-making process for healthcare.

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Trump Says Vote on Healthcare Can Wait Until After 2020 Election

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was willing to wait until after the 2020 presidential election to get Congress to vote on a new healthcare plan, giving Republicans time to develop a proposal to replace Obamacare.

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Judge Blocks Trump’s Small Business Health Insurance Plan

A federal judge has struck down a small-business health insurance plan widely touted by President Donald Trump, the second setback in a week for the administration’s health care initiatives.

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Drug Prices on TV? They May Be Coming

The Trump administration is moving ahead with its proposal to require drug companies to disclose the often sky-high prices of their products in television commercials, despite strenuous objections and the threat of legal challenges by drug makers and TV broadcasters.

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Trump’s Battle with ‘Obamacare’ Moves to the Courts

After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off “Obamacare.” But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his re-election campaign.

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U.S. Government Boosts 2020 Medicare Payments to Insurers by 2.53 Percent

The U.S. government on Monday said it would increase by 2.53 percent on average 2020 payments to the health insurers that manage Medicare Advantage insurance plans for seniors and the disabled, a reflection of a new estimate on medical cost growth.

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Two Republican Attorneys General Urge Court to Uphold Obamacare

Two Republican state attorneys general on Monday urged a federal appeals court to uphold the Obamacare federal healthcare law, saying that striking it down would be disruptive for patients, doctors, insurers and employers.

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