US health care reform
Health care reform law has vast implications for all companies and their employees, as well as hospitals, health plans, pharmaceutical companies and others in the health care industry.
For the first time, US employers must provide affordable health coverage to their employees or face penalties. Responding to health care reform is not an option — it’s law. Some provisions affecting employers will take effect 23 September 2010. This first milestone is approaching quickly, increasing the pressure on your organization to take action now.
We can help you navigate the complexities of US health care reform.
Our core skills — assurance, tax, transactions and advisory — as well as health care sector-specific knowledge will help you understand and identify both the risks and opportunities this new legislation brings.
Our team will work with you to:
- Analyze the implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
- Provide recommendations around the risks and opportunities of health care reform
- Help you execute an action plan that addresses the risks, costs, and compliance and strategic obligations that health care reform brings
Our latest US health care reform insights
Five things you ought to know about ICD-10
ICD-10 will multiply and alter the codes US providers and payers use for coding medical information. The number of available codes will expand from 24,000 to 155,000. Are you ready for ICD-10?
What the 2010 election means for health care reform
There is much speculation over the fate of the health care reform law under a Republican-led House and with increased Republican numbers in the Senate. Read our analysis by Washington Council Ernst & Young that examines the results of the midterm elections and what it means for health care reform moving forward.
Health care reform: new rules and new players
Health insurers and employer-sponsored health plans must comply with a number of provisions set out in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act starting 23 September 2010. For a snapshot on the new rules, new players and big issues to watch in 2010, read our report.
Attention employers: Mandatory health plan changes
Health care reform legislation will affect all employers regardless of their line of business. To prepare, all employers should know about the key issues covered in our report: mandatory changes to health care coverage, cost increases, new compliance obligations and the effect on retiree coverage.
Health care reform signed into law
Health care reform is now law, setting in motion a sweeping overhaul of the US health care system. Read our Washington Council’s section-by-section reference guide to the legislation, incorporating amendments to the PPACA made by the Senate Manager’s Amendment and the Health Care Reconciliation Act of 2010.
What is the audit committee’s take on health care?
How will health care reform and the ensuing tax changes affect the audit committee agenda? Learn more about the risks and complications of complying with health care legislation, and important questions an audit committee should consider in our latest BoardMattersQuarterly.
Health care reform has passed: what now?
Our summary outlines key elements of the PPACA, how the Federal Government will pay for the increased health care spending, where it comes from, and a timeline for when major provisions will take effect.
US health care reform legislation: a new age of accountability?
With the new law, health care providers will face unprecedented demands to make cost-effective and patient-centric decisions — and embrace initiatives to measure, publicly report and improve performance. Why is a flight plan for providers important? Read an excerpt from our 2010 report summarizing the Act’s provider-specific provisions to assess your readiness.
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