ML Strategies has posted its weekly Health Care Update. This publication provides timely information on implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Congressional initiatives affecting the health care industry, and federal and state health regulatory developments.

Last week, Congressional leaders held hearings in advance of their next push to pass legislation that would permanently replace the Medicare physician payment formula known as the SGR.  In other news, the Obama Administration announced the latest Exchange enrollment numbers at approximately 7.1 million consumers.  Also, policymakers are asking the President to consider proposals in the bi-partisan 21^st century cures initiative as they consider future regulatory reform measures.

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