Category: AHIP in the News

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Health Reform Law “May Not Be So Affordable for Some Nevadans”

Posted on May 13, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has an article out today on the health reform law’s effect on premiums, finding “the Affordable Care Act may not be so affordable for some Nevadans.” Continue reading →

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Washington Post: Health insurance tax ‘scares the daylights’ out of some small-business owners

Posted on May 13, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Washington Post has an article, “Health insurance tax ‘scares the daylights’ out of some small-business owners,” in today’s paper on the impact of the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance tax on small businesses. Continue reading →

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Highlights from the Coverage of CMS’ Release of Hospital Price Data

Posted on May 9, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Yesterday’s release of data on hospital prices by CMS has generated a lot of buzz in the media. Continue reading →

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Miami Herald: “[Age Rating] Will Mean Huge Increases in the Policies of Younger Persons”

Posted on February 4, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Miami Herald reports on the Business of Healthcare Post-Election conference that took place at the University of Miami last week. Continue reading →

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AHIP’s Robert Zirkelbach Talks Premiums on Varney & Co.

Posted on January 25, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

AHIP spokesperson Robert Zirkelbach appeared on Varney & Co. on Fox Business and discussed the impact of the health care reform law on premiums. Continue reading →

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Media Coverage of Time for Affordability

Posted on January 23, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

AHIP has been raising awareness of factors driving premiums through Time for Affordability, and these efforts have been picked up by a variety of news outlets over the past few weeks. Continue reading →

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AHIP’s Ignagni Pushes Back on Premiums in the New York Times

Posted on January 14, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

AHIP CEO Karen Ignagni submitted a letter-to-the-editor in response to a New York Times article on premiums last week. The letter was published today, and the full text is below. Continue reading →

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In the News: Health Insurance Tax, Age Rating Restrictions Will Cause Premiums to Rise

Posted on January 11, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Two articles out today highlight how provisions in the health reform law will impact premiums. Continue reading →

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AHIP’s Ignagni on NBC Nightly News

Posted on January 9, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

AHIP CEO Karen Ignagni discussed factors contributing to premium increases on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. Continue reading →

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AHIP Statement on ACA Implementation

Posted on November 20, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) President and CEO Karen Ignagni released the following statement on proposed rules released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Continue reading →

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