Two new studies paint different portrait of employer trends under ACA

While one study finds up to 80% of mid-sized employers are increasing the employee share of health insurance deductibles and co-pays, another finds the amount of employee contributions has declined since 2012. » Study results

CMS administrator Marilyn Tavenner resigns

CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner, a life-long public health advocate who was tapped to head the $820 billion federal agency through the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, will step down from her role at the end of February. » Analysis

ONC to review health information exchange program

The Office of the National Coordinator has commissioned an outside group to review the health information exchange program, which was created in 2009 as a provision of the Affordable Care Act. » Details

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

• Limiting drug insurance is not the answer to controlling drug costs

• NIH: Chronic pain requires an individualized, patient-centered approach to treatment

• Primary care physicians scale back opioid prescribing in light of increased abuse

Keep in touch with MHE

We value your input. Please send your comments and article ideas to lisa.smith@advanstar.com.