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House Agrees to Debate ACA Employer Mandate Bill Next Week
By Allison BellFew Democrats voted in favor of bringing H.R. 3798 to the House floor.
September 13, 2018
Cigna Creates $250 Million Health Care Investment FundThe company is looking for ideas that can be used as the basis for pilot programs.
September 12, 2018
Web Broker to Hire About 200 People in Utah by Mid-OctoberGoHealth is holding an open house in Lindon, Utah, on Saturday.
September 12, 2018
U.S. Health Insurers Are Doing All Right: Mark FarrahAverage individual major medical member expenses rose 7.6%, but per-member revenue rose 17%.
September 12, 2018
House Passes 4 Medicare Bills by Voice VotesThe bills could create new LTC options, Medicare smart cards, and new traditional Medicare coverage decision rules.
September 10, 2018
ACA Employer Mandate Package Nears House FloorH.R. 3798 would increase the full-time employee threshold to 40 hours per week.
September 10, 2018
DOL Seeks Input on Whistleblower EnforcementOccupational Safety and Health Administration to meet Oct. 16 and solicit comments on whistleblower issues in the finance industry.
September 09, 2018
Social Security Should Not Be a Piggy Bank for Paid LeaveWho would even think of raiding the Social Security trust fund for new programs? Well...