November 2009

Massive Healthcare Bill Passes House Hurdle

Insurers
Prepare for Major Market Reforms

After last-minute negotiations lasting until late on a
Saturday night, the US House of Representatives narrowly passed HR 3962, the
Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 220 to 215 on November 8.
Industry groups that have consistently supported the concept of healthcare reform
as well as their specific policy preferences responded with mi



Gag Order on Medicare Providers Rescinded