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2012 - 2013 Legislative Year

Health Care Issues & Current Legislation
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Top Health Care Issues
Health Care Reform 2011
Bill Number & Author: Status in Legislation:
HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act Signed by President Obama in March 2010
   
Main Issues:
MemorialCare’s strong financial condition and reputation for quality help position us to face all challenges and opportunities posed by Health Care Reform. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) along with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, signed into law in March 2010 represented the most far-reaching reform to the health care industry in decades. There were almost 3,000 pages of legislation between the two bills and we are expecting tens of thousands more in new rules and regulations. While passage of the bill was very controversial, one of the most positive outcomes of the new legislation is the expanded coverage for the uninsured through increased Medi-Cal enrollment or the Insurance Coverage Exchanges. Currently, almost 32 million uninsured Americans are expected to gain coverage over the next nine years, everyone will be guaranteed access to insurance by 2014, coverage on parents’ plans will extend to children up to the age of 26 and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) will broaden in 2014. Although the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives was not able to repeal the ACA they are determined and committed to defund many elements of the bill.

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The 2012 Presidential Election and its Effects on Health Care

During each election cycle the candidates and political pundits alike tell us that this is the most important election in a generation, possibly even in our lifetimes. Read More

The Presidents' Partnership

An up to date forum on health care reform, and other perspectives from business and health care and industry experts. The Presidents' Partnership Presentations

ProtectMyER

Learn more about the critical challenges facing community hospitals. Find Emergency Rooms at risk within your community and share your top health care concerns at the California Health Association's new public advocacy site ProtectMyER.com

American Hospital Association:

Summary of 2010 Health Care Reform Legislation

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