The American Medical Association, the Association for Community Affiliated Plans and several other organizations came out in support of the Biden administration's new rule on short-term health plans. The rule limits the plans to shorter time periods and requires them to be clearer about what they do and do not cover.
The Biden Administration is proposing that short-term health plans are limited to three months, or a maximum of four months if they’re extended. It comes after the Trump Administration allowed members to stay on the plans for 12 months and renew them for three years. The plans are often limited in coverage and leave consumers with high medical costs.
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.
According to the FTC, Simple Health Plans and its subsidiaries collected more than $100 million through deceptive marketing and sales practices that left many people stuck with thousands in unpaid medical costs.