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By Tim Callender, Esq. On Friday January 20th, President Donald Trump signed his first executive order, directing agencies to give more leeway to the states in the way that states implement (“carry out”) the Affordable Care Act.  It appears that…

By: Chris Aguiar, Esq. ERISA preemption seems like such a simple concept; further proof that reasonable minds can disagree.  In just the past 10 days we have received mixed messages from some of the highest courts in the country.  First…

By: Adam Russo, Esq. Welcome to the newly updated passionforsubro blog.  Starting today, you all will get daily updates, comments, tidbits, opinions, and fun facts from the many outstanding team members here at The Phia Group.  We couldn’t have thought…

By Emily Rappleye Republicans in Congress have already laid the foundation for an ACA repeal through the reconciliation process, but what will replace the law still remains uncertain. And while Republicans agree the ACA needs to go, they have not…

By Juliet Eilperin and Sean Sullivan President Trump’s executive order instructing federal agencies to grant relief to constituencies affected by the Affordable Care Act has begun to reverberate throughout the nation’s health-care system, injecting further uncertainty into an already unsettled insurance landscape. Read more…

By Juliet Eilperin, Sean Sullivan & Amy Goldstein A new analysis that at least 18 million people could lose health insurance in the first year if Congress repeals the Affordable Care Act without replacing it intensified the battle this week…