LEG REG REVIEW 2018, 7th Issue *** February 19, 2018

Two more PA House Committee Chairs have decided to call it quits. Rep. Joe Markosek (D-Allegheny), Minority Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga), Majority Chair of the House Health Committee, announced their plans not to run in 2018. Read more.

Connect with Capital, February 2018, Vol. 2

What's Inside: It's Time to Hear From Our Members | High-Quality, Affordable Care from Blue Distinction® Specialty Care Centers | New and Improved Health Assessment is Here | Members Can Win a Trip to Disney World | Hearing Aid Discounts and Free Hearing Exams. Read more.

Geisinger Health Plan February e-Beat

Geisinger's health and wellness department offers customized and personal population health management services. Read more.

Important Update from Geisinger Health Plan

Thank you for your support of Geisinger Health Plan. The health and well-being of your clients is our top priority, so we are writing to let you know of a change to our network of specialty healthcare providers. Read more.

UPMC Health Plan Producer Newsletter - Winter 2018

This issue of our producer newsletter features news on exciting 2018 developments, extended incentive programs, health and wellness, and network and product updates. Make your job easier by staying up to date on UPMC Health Plan products and services. Read more.

Highmark Agency Action Alert for the Week of Feb. 19, 2018

This week's Agency Action Alert features the following topics: Small Group Update: May Renewal Rates Now Available, Individual Market Update: New Individual Under 65 HMO Primary Care Physician Selection. Read more.

Republicans lose bid to get Pa. court to halt district map

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is declining to delay implementation of a new congressional map the justices put in place last week. Read more.

One state pursues 'end of ObamaCare,' setting stage for new fight

Idaho has become ground zero in a new ObamaCare fight, with officials pursuing major changes that could serve as a national model for other states looking to expand insurance options in defiance of the law – even as Democrats warn of higher costs for vulnerable customers. Read more.

Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties

Health plans that don't meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act; work requirements for Medicaid coverage; changes to Medicare's approved drug lists: As the ground continues to shift on health care coverage, I'm answering readers' queries this week about these three different types of plans. Read more.

20 states file lawsuit alleging ObamaCare is unconstitutional

A coalition of 20 states has filed a lawsuit alleging ObamaCare is unconstitutional. Read more.

NAHU Puts Master Explainers on Capitol Hill

The National Association Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) is sending more than 700 people who specialize in selling health insurance, and explaining it to their clients, to Capitol Hill this week. Read more.

How Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire could transform American health care

The burgeoning collaboration between Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway seeking to transform the American health care system is long on ambition and short on details. Read more.

Stalled bills to stabilize Obamacare may be revived as part of spending package

A bipartisan group of senators will try again next month to jump-start a pair of stalled bills to stabilize Obamacare health insurance markets and help provide coverage for people with high medical costs. Read more.

Health Care Reform Webinar

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