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USA - June 28 2012
In a 5-4 decision issued today and authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the United States Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s individual mandate — the requirement that most individuals obtain health insurance that meets the statutory definition of minimum essential coverage.
USA - November 15 2011
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari (meaning it has agreed to hear an appeal) on three petitions concerning the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”).
USA - April 30 2010
As provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Pub. L. No. 111-148, are implemented to expand coverage and improve the quality of health care, it is important for the health care industry to be aware of another provision in PPACA – the Cures Acceleration Network, which will be a valuable tool to fund the development of cutting edge drugs, diagnostics, biologics, and medical devices.
USA - April 30 2010
The Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit program was created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148.
USA - September 10 2009
On July 16, 2009, the Massachusetts Special Commission on the Health Care Payment System (“the Commission”) released its final report [.pdf], in which it recommends abolishing the traditional “fee-for-service” (“FFS”) payment model for all public and private payers in Massachusetts, and replacing FFS with a “global payments” model."
