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Circuit Courts Divided on Religious Objections to PPACA

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has rejected a challenge to a provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to cover contraceptive services, deepening a split among the federal circuit courts…

St. Luke's CEO: We're Trying to Change Healthcare, Not Gain Market Share

St. Luke's CEO Dr. David Pate shares why his system acquired Saltzer Medical Group and why he believes the deal should be allowed to stand.

Analysis: 5.2M People Could Fall Into PPACA Coverage Gap

Without Medicaid expansion in every state, 5.2 million people could fall into a "coverage gap," leading to financial strain for both the uninsured and healthcare providers, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation report.

GOP Demands Sec. Sebelius's Resignation, She Stands Firm

Despite calls from Republican lawmakers for her to step down following the shaky launch of the online health insurance marketplaces, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has no intention of leaving, according to a report in The New York Times.

Carle Foundation Reaches Settlement Over Property Tax Reimbursement

The Carle Foundation in Urbana, Ill., has reached a settlement agreement with the local park and school districts over property taxes paid while Carle's tax-exempt status was in question, according to a News Gazette report.

Specialty Hospitals Chairman, CEO to Pay $8M in Judgments

A federal judge has entered a total of $8 million in judgments against the chairman and CEO of Portsmouth, N.H.-based Specialty Hospitals of America, according to a Washington Business Journal report.

Government Shutdown Ends, Deal Doesn't Alter PPACA

President Obama has signed a law to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling without making any changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Senators Present Plan to End Shutdown With Minimal PPACA Changes

Senate leaders have unveiled a plan to raise the debt ceiling and end the government shutdown that makes relatively minor changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a report from The Hill.

Federal Exchanges Won't Transfer Medicaid Applications Until Nov. 1

States with federally facilitated health insurance exchanges won't receive Medicaid applications processed by the exchange until November, according to a Bloomberg report.

House Republicans Delay Vote on Proposal to End Shutdown

House Republicans ended up not voting yesterday on a proposal to raise the debt ceiling and end the government shutdown because it didn't have enough support to pass, according to a report from The Hill.