Commonwealth Fund December 19, 2019
Sara R. Collins

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The Fifth Circuit Court has struck down the ACA’s individual mandate. While it’s unclear that SCOTUS will eventually rule, what is clear is how this ruling could change the lives of millions of Americans.

The recent ruling against the ACA could have an impact that reaches beyond individuals, as hospitals and providers would struggle with mounting uncompensated care burdens and sicker & more costly patients who are not receiving needed preventive care.
Yesterday, a three-judge panel from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s individual mandate. The judges agreed with a lower court decision issued in the case, Texas v. U.S.,...

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Topics: ACA (Affordable Care Act), Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Patient / Consumer, Payer, Provider, Public Exchange, Regulations
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