Health Care Reform

This is only the latest disagreement involving the independent dispute resolution process since it took effect more than three years ago.

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia allege that the restructuring violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution because the agency has no authority to restructure itself and fire its employees.

A Paragon Institute analyst calls the idea of "cost-shifting" from government plans to employer plans a myth.

Big insurers say they will reduce overall volume about 11% this year but are not giving many details.

Two-thirds of adults say they are concerned that immigration enforcement activities in or around health care facilities may discourage some people from seeking needed medical care.

Regulators are emphasizing that the matter is too unsettled to go into their standard ERISA reference work.