Report: 10M could lose insurance by the end of 2020
Researchers at the Urban Institute found that up to 10 million people could lose their job-based insurance due to Covid-19 by the end of the year.
Another day, another data breach: HealthCare.gov hacked
Earlier this week it was Apple, now it’s the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Just months ahead of the next enrollment season, a hacker reportedly gained access to a portion of HealthCare.gov in late July and uploaded malicious software. The Wall Street Journal reports that, while the hack occurred, no evidence suggests that personal […]
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Don’t look for a bunch of new state insurance exchanges for 2015 enrollment
Only two of the 36 states that relied on the federal insurance exchange this year -- Idaho and New Mexico -- plan to set up their own online marketplaces in time for the next open enrollment beginning Nov. 15. Both those states had moved to run thei...
Obamacare subsidies: What’s the definition of ‘affordable?’
As the Affordable Care Act wobbles into its second month, more people are enrolling on the healthcare.gov website and learning if they are eligible to get a subsidy and what their monthly premium payment could be. Not everyone is happy, especially those who happen to be just above the subsidy cutoff. Some single older adults […]