Numerous bills are pending in Congress, with complex provisions that could lead to dramatic changes in the economics of health care and other aspects of health care policy.
The American Psychoanalytic Association has always taken a strong stand on maintaining the privacy of the doctor-patient and therapist-patient relationship. But this year, literally hundreds of other issues are being raised.
APsaA is taking positions on the myriad issues that have come from the national health care reform debate. The information flow has been fast and furious since Congress first took on the topic, and changes will continue until a bill reaches the President's desk. APsaA will be keeping this page up to date to bring you the latest issues, news, and events related to health care reform, so make sure to check back frequently.
Chronology of Health Reform 2010–2015
March 31, 2011 - APsaA federal counsel Jim Pyles provides a deeper look at the elements of the federal health care law that went into effect in 2010 for Psychiatric Times. Read the article (after free registration to the site) here.
March 28, 2011 – The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the government’s request for expedited review in State of Florida v. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. See last update dated March 11, 2011. Accordingly, the stay of the Florida District Court’s order invalidating the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will remain in effect while the Court of Appeals hears the appeal and renders its decision. The Administration will be permitted to continue to implement the legislation even in the 26 states that are parties to that lawsuit. Briefs will be filed in April and May with the case to be argued sometime thereafter.
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court has indicated that, on April 15, it will consider the request filed by the Attorney General of the State of Virginia in Commonwealth of Virginia v. Sebelius that it review the decision in that case immediately. See “US Supreme Court to Consider Virginia’s Request to Take Up Challenge to Health Care Law”, Associated Press (March 24, 2011). The District Court in that case invalidated the individual mandate in PPACA but refused to invalidate the entire legislation. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled argument in that case for May 10, 2011.
See also the Provisions for Individuals in the Senate and House Health Reform Package. |