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Note: There will be no update next week due to Thanksgiving. Litigation The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear arguments in lawsuits challenging the Affordable Care Act. The announcement signals that the nation could receive the clarity

State Update Society Division and ACS CAN government relations staff placed calls Friday to nearly 30 state insurance commissioners across the country, reminding them to make the interests of consumers and patients a top priority when making decisions about the medical loss ratio (MLR). The calls were in response

Federal Update Exchange Comments ACS CAN filed comments on October 24 with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the proposed rule on the development of marketplaces for insurance plans sold to individuals and small businesses under the

Federal Update Exchange Comments ACS CAN filed comments on October 24 with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the proposed rule on the development of marketplaces for insurance plans sold to individuals and small businesses under the

CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS Appropriations The 2012 fiscal year budget process and the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or "super committee," continue to move forward. Congress is beginning to pick up the pace on spending bills for the current fiscal

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Institute of Medicine Releases Report on Principles for Essential Benefits Package Last week the Institute of Medicine (IOM), an independent scientific research body, released its report on principles for an essential benefits package.

Federal Update Essential Benefits The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012. The Affordable Care

Federal Update Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents,. Funded by the Prevention and Public Health Funded created by the ACA, Community