ACA News

NCCI: ACA Had No Major Impact on Monday Workers’ Comp Claims

A new research brief released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) examines Monday claims –claims of worker injuries thought to be unrelated to their jobs and likely happening on the weekend – and whether the Affordable Care Act …

Littler: Employers Caught in Tangled Web of Federal, State and Local Laws

Changes occurring in Washington, D.C., and in local governments – combined with technological advances and shifts in how work is performed – is creating an unprecedented level of uncertainty in the workplace, according to a survey by Littler, a global …

Trump to Tackle Immigration, Trade, Taxes, Healthcare

Donald Trump’s surprise election Tuesday as U.S. president means the repudiation of Barack Obama’s legacy and a strong likelihood Republicans will undo many of his accomplishments, including Obamacare and trade deals, and seek tax cuts for the rich. While Trump …

RAND: Prescription Drug Use Up, Out-of-Pocket Spending Down Under ACA

People who gained health coverage following the implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act’s coverage expansion sharply increased their use of prescription drugs, while their out-of-pocket spending for medications dropped significantly, according to a new RAND Corp. study. Researchers studying …

Actuaries Consider ACA Impact on Medical Malpractice Insurance

Though the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on medical malpractice insurance remains a bit of a puzzle, three insurance experts pieced together likely effects at an insurance conference for actuaries in late-May in New York. Forecasting a coherent …