Updates matching "Massachusetts"

State Exchanges The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that eight more states received conditional approval to operate a health insurance exchange. Of the eight, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont and Utah will run state-based exchanges, while Arkansas will run a partnership exchange. This means

CANCER CANDOR BLOG HIGHLIGHTS See Chris' blog for a look at ACS CAN's 2012 highlights and an inspirational guest blog by Dr. Richard Deming, a member of the ACS CAN Board, about his recent experiences hiking in the Himalayas with a group of cancer survivors

Federal Update As noted in an earlier communication, Congress passed a measure on New Year's Day to temporarily avert the most immediate consequences of the so-called "fiscal cliff." We are pleased that federal funding for cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection programs, and key provisions of the Affordable

Policy Update Proposed Rule Medicaid, CHIP and State Based Health Exchange Coordination Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans will gain access to affordable health coverage through health insurance exchanges and improvements in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To provide a seamless experience

Federal Update Congressional leaders and President Obama continue deficit reduction conversations, as the January 2 nd deadline that would trigger across- the -board cuts to discretionary and defense funding draws closer. President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) have continued to lead the negotiation process over

Policy Update On November 30, the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a draft rule that proposes standards for the Multi-State Plan Program (MSPP). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) directs OPM to enter into contracts with private health insurance issuers so that at least two multi-state plans are

2012 ELECTION As ACS CAN continues to analyze how the election results will impact our work at the federal, state and local levels, one thing is certain -- we are ready to engage new and returning lawmakers in the fight against cancer. With the election behind us, it's time

Policy Update Regulations The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expected to issue several long awaited Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations over the next few days. The regulations will provide important details on how essential benefits, insurance reforms, workplace wellness programs and other areas will work

Policy Update Regulations The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expected to issue several long awaited Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations over the next few days. The regulations will provide important details on how essential benefits, insurance reforms, workplace wellness programs and other areas will work