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03.26.14

Manatt Associate Quoted on HHS Sequestered Funds Proposal

Manatt's Michael Kolber, an associate in the firm's Healthcare practice, was quoted by Health Exchange Alert on the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS') proposal to still pay insurers sequestered ACA risk adjustment and reinsurance funding.As reported by Health Exchange ...


03.22.14

Manatt Professional Quoted on Spread of Recent Federal Exchange Glitch

The Philadelphia Inquirer quoted Manatt's Jocelyn Guyer, a director with Manatt Health, on the federal health exchange glitch that could be affecting states' sites as well.As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, a glitch in the federal health exchange website that incorrectly responded ...


03.21.14

Manatt Professional Comments on New Federal Exchange Glitch

Manatt's Jocelyn Guyer, a director with Manatt Health, spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer about a newly discovered glitch in the federal health exchange.


03.20.14

Joel Ario Quoted on How States Can Spend Exchange Grants in 2015

Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, was quoted by Inside Health Policy on how states will be able to use federal exchange grant funding in 2015.Inside Health Policy reports that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is allowing states to spend exchange grant ...


03.19.14

National Journal Turns to Deborah Bachrach on New Hampshire's Medicaid Expansion Plan

The National Journal turned to Manatt's Deborah Bachrach, a partner in the firm's Healthcare Division, for insight into New Hampshire's plan to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.The National Journal reports that there are currently 25 states and the District of Columbia that ...


03.17.14

Joel Ario Interviewed on Possible Changes to Health Reform After 2014 Elections

Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, spoke to Talking Points Memo about the potential effects that a GOP-controlled Senate in 2015 could have on the Affordable Care Act.Talking Points Memo reports that nobody is sure what exactly what Republicans would do if they had the ...


03.17.14

Modern Healthcare Looks to Joel Ario on Narrow Network Plans

Modern Healthcare quoted Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, on the advantages of narrowing networks.Modern Healthcare reports that the Obama administration has faced a backlash from consumers and providers over patients losing access to their preferred doctor or ...


03.11.14

Law360 Speaks to Manatt Professional on CMS' Withdrawal of Medicare Part D Proposals

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Ian Spatz, a senior advisor in the firm's Healthcare Division, about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' retreat from a major overhaul of Medicare Part D.Law360 reports that the proposed rule, whose biggest components have been largely ...


03.07.14

Deborah Bachrach Comments on Pennsylvania's Medicaid Work-Search Proposal

Manatt's Deborah Bachrach, a partner in the firm's Healthcare Division, spoke to The Philadelphia Inquirer about Pennsylvania's work-search requirement that was outlined in its Medicaid expansion proposal, which has not yet been approved by the federal government.As reported by The ...


03.07.14

Associated Press Interviews Joel Ario on New Tools to Help Consumers Select Health Plans

The Associated Press interviewed Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health Solutions, about a free online tool that is currently being offered in Illinois that helps consumers learn more about insurance costs on the federal health exchange.As reported by the Associated Press, a ...