Topic in Focus: Affordable Care Act

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AMA letter to Congressional leaders on reform of health care system

The AMA released a letter to congressional leaders from Dr. James L. Madara regarding health care system reform

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How patient care has changed in the ACA era: Ethical perspectives

More than 16 million people have been covered by insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The July issue of the AMA Journal of Ethics seeks to help physicians understand what the ACA means for patient care, clinical research, physician specialty choice and payment.

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3 things the Supreme Court's ACA ruling means for physicians

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that subsidies should remain available for lower-income people who purchase their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, regardless of whether their marketplace is maintained by the federal or state government. This ruling affects physicians in three ways.

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Preventive health campaign seeks to empower patients

A new campaign launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is galvanizing patients to take control of their health by taking advantage of covered preventive services. You can use this opportunity to talk to empower patients.

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African Americans less likely to benefit from ACA

While such minorities as white Hispanics, Native Americans and Alaska Natives are expected to see dramatic increases in health care coverage as a result of ACA, African Americans have been less likely to see these benefits, according to a recent study from the Urban Institute.

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3 questions patients should ask before choosing a health plan

There are many factors patients should take into account when reviewing health plans, including deductibles, co-pays and formulary costs. Having answers to the following questions up-front can help patients ensure they’re making the most informed health care decisions for themselves and their families.

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HHS awards $3.2 million to support minority health insurance coverage

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Minority Health last week announced $3.2 million in grant awards to 13 organizations for supporting health coverage enrollment of racial and ethnic minorities.

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Insurers shell out $1.9 billion in refunds to patients

Health insurance companies that spent too little on medical care last year had to refund more than $330 million to consumers by Aug. 1 in order to be compliant with a little-known provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Physicians go to court for their mental health patients

Physicians are taking on the issue of mental health parity in a case against UnitedHealthcare, claiming the payer has “systematically implemented unlawful and deceptive practices.”

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