(pdf version) By our count at the Galen Institute, more than 70 significant changes have been made to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, at least 43 that the Obama administration has made unilaterally, 24 that Congress has passed and the president has signed, and three by the Supreme Court. Changes By Administrative Action 1.) Employee reporting: The IRS announced that, contrary to … [Read more...] about 70 Changes to ObamaCare… — So Far
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70 Changes That Make Obamacare A Very Different Law Than Congress Passed
One reason why the anger over Obamacare has subsided somewhat could be that more than 70 significant changes have been made to the law since it was enacted in 2010—delaying, weakening, and eliminating some of its more onerous and burdensome provisions. The law that is being implemented is not the one Congress passed. By our updated count at the Galen Institute, at least 43 of the changes to the … [Read more...] about 70 Changes That Make Obamacare A Very Different Law Than Congress Passed
Are Certificate-of-Need Laws Barriers to Entry? How They Affect Access to MRI, CT, and PET Scans
Abstract Certificate of need (CON) laws in 21 states restrict acquisition of imaging equipment, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and positron emission tomography (PET) scans. We compare the effect of CON regulations for imaging services provided by hospitals and other providers to determine whether CON laws affect use of imaging services across provider types. … [Read more...] about Are Certificate-of-Need Laws Barriers to Entry? How They Affect Access to MRI, CT, and PET Scans
Taxpayers stuck with huge tab for big insurers’ Obamacare losses
Many insurance companies are losing money selling Obamacare policies. Unfortunately, the White House wants to make their losses your problem. In December, Congress refused an administration request to provide insurers with $2.5 billion in bailout money to help cover their 2014 losses. The Obama administration hasn't given up. It has declared that this $2.5 billion in corporate welfare and … [Read more...] about Taxpayers stuck with huge tab for big insurers’ Obamacare losses
4 Principles to Guide Health Care Reform
Last month, Congress provided temporary relief from two taxes that would hamper America’s middle class: the Cadillac tax, which could have affected employees in up to 23 percent of insurance plans, and the medical device tax, which would curb critical medical research and drive up health care costs. With the House of Representatives poised to pass a reconciliation bill that includes the repeal … [Read more...] about 4 Principles to Guide Health Care Reform