Health System Reform

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Controversial Pieces of the ACA
On March 26, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court began three days of hearings on challenges to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).

House Passes Bill to Repeal Controversial IPAB and Enact Liability Reforms
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill by a vote of 223-181 that would repeal the controversial Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) and enact meaningful medical liability reforms, such as a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages.

PAMED Supports Concept of Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange
Health insurance exchanges have the potential to transform the health insurance market for consumers, especially for the 1.2 million uninsured Pennsylvanians under the age of 65. But many questions remain about the best model for the commonwealth.

PA Federal Judge Rules Health Insurance Mandate Unconstitutional
The ACA's insurance mandate was ruled unconstitutional by a Pennsylvania federal judge. This ruling will join several others that are expected to end up in the U.S. Supreme Court for a final decision.

OTC Hassles Spur Physician, Patient Ire Members Only Document

A new federal rule resulting from the health reform law is causing problems for physicians and patients.

Health Reform Debate Continues after House Repeal Vote
A House of Representatives bill repealing the Accountable Care Act is the next phase of the health system reform debate.

New Pre-Existing Condition Plan Offers Coverage Option for Uninsured
People who have a hard time getting health insurance coverage due to a pre-existing condition may be able to find coverage through a new federal plan.

Healthcare.gov Provides Consumers with Information on the Affordable Care Act
This new website provides consumers with information about how to understand the new Affordable Care Act, find insurance options, learn about prevention, and compare care quality.

Delegates Enthusiastic About New PAMED Blueprint for Change
The 2010 House of Delegates wasn't like previous meetings. A major strategic direction for PAMED was discussed, amended, and approved.

Many Reforms Kick-In at ACA’s Six-Month Mark
Six months ago heatlh system reform legislation was signed into law. A number of provisions took effect recently.

Be Prepared for New Tax Provisions of Health Reform Law Members Only Document

Physicians and medical practices should be aware of several new tax laws and provisions coming into effect.

Physician Values Can Drive Evolution of Health Delivery
Alice Gosfield says that physicians, with their unequaled accountability for life and death, should drive changes in health care delivery.

Employers, Insurers Must Offer Insurance Coverage to Adult Children
New rules requiring insurers to cover adult dependents up to 26 years of age will have two major effects on physicians.

Health System Reform Amends Stark Law Self-Referral Exception
Health system reform legislation has tightened the in-office ancillary services exception to the Ethics in Self-Referral Law, also known as the Stark Law.

Physician Practices May Be Eligible for New Tax Credits
Small businesses, including physician practices, may be eligible for new tax credits of up to 35 percent of the cost of providing health insurance to their employees.

Twenty Ways Health System Reform Will Affect Physician Practice
This list looks at some of the biggest impacts health system reform will have on physician practice.

Questions Physicians Should Ask to Prepare for Health System Reform Members Only Document

To help you get ready for the changes brought by health system reform, we’ve created this list of questions that physicians should ask themselves.

How to Answer Patient Questions on the Immediate Effects of Health System Reform
Be prepared for patient questions on health system reform.

Groups File Suits Against Health System Reform Law
Several state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett, have filed suit looking to put a halt to the new health system reform law.

PAMED Sees Positives, Negatives in Health System Reform Legislation Passage
Health care reform passed by the US House of Representatives has good and bad aspects, says the Pennsylvania Medical Society.

PA Medical Society Releases Eight Essential Principles of Health System Reform
Any reforms to the nation’s health system must be properly funded, increase efficiency, make coverage available and affordable, and provide care that’s based on expert consensus or evidence.

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