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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 Provider’s View Of The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

Editor: Is it a surprise to you that the Court failed to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on the basis of the Commerce Clause, the underpinning since the ‘30s for upholding broad federal powers? Lieber: I think everyone was surprised. There are many ways to...

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Accountable Care Organizations: Patient Centered, Employer Friendly, Affordable Care Act Compliant

Editor: Please start our discussion with a description of Optimus Healthcare Partners and of the accountable care organization (“ACO”) model as a whole. Barr: Optimus Healthcare Partners is a Medicare-approved accountable care organization developed by physicians to provide a safe...

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