Recently by James R. Napoli
Biotechnology | Healthcare | Life Sciences
Facts You Should Know About The Affordable Care Act
Editor: Please describe the key ACA requirements that are now in effect. Napoli: Most of the coverage mandates under ACA are in place. A few examples are the mandates requiring no lifetime dollar limits on essential health benefits; minimum annual limits on the dollar value of essential health...
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The Future Of The Affordable Care Act: Analyzing The Supreme Court’s Decision
Editor: On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld most provisions of the Affordable Care Act (the Act), with its landmark decision in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius. Please provide a general overview of the opinion and its impact for employers. Napoli: In very broad...
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A First-Hand Report On The Arguments Relating To The Affordable Care Act
Editor: Please describe your backgrounds and how the Proskauer Health Care Reform Task Force and ERISA Litigation Group have evolved in recent years. Shapiro: My career in ERISA law has spanned 30 years. I am known nationally for defending class action claims and other claims brought against...
Read MoreAmendment To Regulation On "Grandfathered" Health Plans Under The PPACA
On June 17, 2010, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the "Departments") released interim final regulations relating to the status of grandfathered health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the "IFRs").The IFRs set forth...
Read MoreA Snapshot Of The Health Care Reform Act
Editor: Would you both tell our readers about Proskauer's decision to form a Health Care Reform Task Force? Hamburger: Healthcare reform is a major piece of legislation that changes the landscape for all of our clients, whether they are employers, multi-employer funds or service providers...
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