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Employees Win Some, Lose Some Under ACA
Eleven million workers will lose their employer-sponsored health insurance in 2019 as a result of the Affordable Care Act, but nine million workers who didn't have insurance through their work may gain it, according to a government report.
Some employers may drop health insurance coverage, leaving 11 million workers to buy an insurance plan on their own, to get insurance in the newly created exchanges, or to enroll in Medicaid, according to the report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT).
An additional three million employees will choose to forgo their company's plan and buy insurance on their own, likely something they decide is more affordable, the report said.
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Source: MedPage Today
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Early Involvement Critical in Treating Immunotherapy-Induced Overlap Syndrome
April 19th 2024A series of case studies reveals the importance of early diagnosis and involvement of special teams of clinicians when dealing with potential cases of overlap syndrome, which encompasses myocarditis, myasthenia gravis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor–related myositis.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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