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By Allison BellA Gallagher health specialist is having many conversations about Form 1095-C.
October 22, 2015
Hospital chains tumble after Community Health warns on earningsOne securities analyst says, "The nightmare of health care continues."
October 22, 2015
Obama seeks broad bankruptcy power for Puerto Rico in crisisThe restructuring proposals include an increase in health care funding.
October 22, 2015
California shows how paid leave law affects businesses: Not muchRepublican presidential candidates have opposed the addition of new national leave mandates.
October 22, 2015
Obama seeks broad bankruptcy power for Puerto Rico in crisisThe restructuring proposals include an increase in health care funding.
October 21, 2015
CBO: PPACA bill may lead to 55% rise in uninsured countAnalysts estimate H.R. 3762 could cut deficit by about $760 per year per additional uninsured person.
October 21, 2015
IRS sets 2016 LTCI tax deduction limitsThe amounts of premiums eligible will increase from 2.1 percent to about 2.8 percent.
October 21, 2015
CMS prepares to make PPACA risk corridors paymentsThe first payments could arrive in December.