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Supreme Court Upholds ACA Legality -- What Does It Mean for Anesthesiologists?
Published on Wed Aug 08, 2012
Get insider opinions from some experts in your field.What does the latest news regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) mean for the future of your anesthesia practice? Read on for opinions from three industry experts.Background: A landmark decision was announced on June 28, 2012, when the United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Court also ruled that the requirement that all individuals have health care coverage or face a penalty was a tax -- not a penalty, which meant it was allowable under the Federal taxing authority. Compliance preparation: "This is hard -- there are so many pieces to PPACA," says Kelly D. Dennis, MBA, ACS-AN, CANPC, CHCA, CPC, CPC-I, owner of Perfect Office Solutions, Inc., in Leesburg, Fla. "From a business perspective, there is an intent to make compliance plans mandatory. Nursing homes are first, and other specialties should [...]