Health Reform Resource Center

On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”). A week later, on March 30, 2010, President Obama signed a package of amendments under the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (“HCERA”). Together, the two bills mark an historic reform of the United States health care system, providing coverage to millions of Americans, and authorizing sweeping changes to the health insurance industry and delivery system. 

Ropes & Gray’s Health Reform Resource Center provides up-to-the-minute information on health reform developments to ensure that our clients are ready for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The Comprehensive Summary and Timeline include Ropes & Gray’s overview of the health reform law and key dates for implementation. In Federal Implementation Developments, we regularly post materials related to implementation of the health reform laws, including federal regulations and guidance and our own analysis. The Industry-Specific section organizes materials so our clients can find issues relevant to their needs. The Legislation and Related Government Analysis and the Road to Health Reform sections include the text of the law, in addition to historical documents and analysis relating to the legislation preceding passage of health reform. Finally, the Reform-Related Issues section provides analysis on other topics related to health reform, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the current federal budget. 

We encourage you to check back regularly for updates on health reform implementation and what it means to you.