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2018 Insurance industry trends laying the foundation for 2019

December 31, 2018December 28, 2018 G. Turner

This year took insurers and their policyholders in a new direction that will define future movements. Every year reveals different insurance industry trends and as we look back on 2018, it has become clear that it was also defined by a specific direction. Last year was seen as a time in which regulations were changing broadly but 2018 was different. In 2018, the insurance industry trends in the United States showed an inclination toward forming new alliances and remaining flexible in an evolving marketplace, according to a recent Modern Healthcare…

Federal judge’s ruling calls Affordable Care Act unconstitutional

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 G. Turner

Affordable Care Act Ruling - Judge - Court - gavel

Though former president Obama is unconcerned about Obamacare’s future, it may harm the GOP. A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is unconstitutional. The impact of this decision about the health care reform has been a substantial one for Republicans. The Republican-appointed judge hasn’t had much of an immediate practical impact on the Affordable Care Act. Obamacare continues to be in effect as the legal battle will progress forward. It may eventually end up heading to the Supreme Court. That said,…

Supreme Court to begin litigation on Affordable Care Act this month

March 15, 2012 S.Vagus

This month, the U.S. Supreme Court will begin litigation on the controversial Affordable Care Act. The federal law seeks to radically change the structure of the country’s health care industry and introduces new insurance regulations that are aimed at benefiting consumers. The Act was signed into law in 2010 and has since been a point of contention for political leaders and legislators throughout the U.S. Many states have backed the Affordable Care Act, but others have filed lawsuits against the federal government, accusing the law of being unconstitutional. The Supreme…