The Bar on Healthcare – September 2022: The Inflation Reduction Act

Welcome back to the Bar! J.D. and Kerri return from summer break to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act’s effects on healthcare, including prescription drug pricing, changes to Medicare, and ACA exchange subsidies. And in Last Call, J.D. reminds us to always keep our heads in the game – or at least our eyes on the big screen.

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.

Welcome back to The Bar! This month, J.D. and Kerri discuss the impact on state law from the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Biden Administration’s Executive Order protecting abortion access, and the prospect of federal and state legislation. And in Last Call, J.D. gives us a preview of coming attractions at The Bar. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.

We bring you a special report on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, which has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Kerri and JD discuss some of the initial effects on employee health plans, from ERISA pre-emption to travel and lodging benefits to mental health parity.  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.

It’s summertime at the Bar! Join JD, Kerri, and their special guests—Aon legal consultants Abbey Hendricks and Rachel Arnedt, authors of Aon’s “All About Leave” newsletter covering paid family leave, paid sick leave, and the state, municipal and local laws that govern them. How can a company keep up with all the regulations? With All About Leave, of course. And in Last Call, JD pays tribute to a giant of the political punditry world.  

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.

It’s summertime at the Bar! Join JD, Kerri, and their special guests—Aon legal consultants Abbey Hendricks and Rachel Arnedt, authors of Aon’s “All About Leave” newsletter covering paid family leave, paid sick leave, and the state, municipal and local laws that govern them. How can a company keep up with all the regulations? With All About Leave, of course. And in Last Call, JD pays tribute to a giant of the political punditry world.  

Welcome back to the Bar! In this episode, JD and Kerri tackle the possible ramifications of the leaked Supreme Court draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. What does it mean for employer health plans if Roe is overturned? What’s the impact of multiple state laws on abortion? Are there unintended consequences of expanded travel benefits?  And in Last Call, JD reminds us that Memorial Day is more than just another three day weekend. 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.

Welcome back to The Bar! After a much needed Spring Break, J.D. and Kerri are back with a jam-packed episode. First up is the Biden Administration’s proposed rules fixing the ACA’s “family glitch”—will it really help the Brady Bunch get health care coverage?  Our podcasters discuss the House’s bill to tame the cost of insulin and its prospects in the Senate, along with the new rules on telehealth.  And in Last Call, J.D. talks about the big hit of the Oscars…no, not that hit, the film that won Best Picture!   

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.

The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they tackle a trio of topics—public exchanges, mental health parity, and single-payer healthcare—that have been under the radar during the pandemic.  And in Last Call, our podcasters hope for warmer weather and the strains of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” as J.D. addresses the Major League Baseball lockout.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!  

Additional Information: 

What is MHPAEA? The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) | CMS

Read the report to Congress from DOL, HHS and Treasury: 2022 MHPAEA Report to Congress (dol.gov)

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.

The Bar is open for the New Year!  Join J.D. and Kerri as they discuss the Supreme Court rulings in the OSHA and CMS vaccine mandate cases, as well as what the change in mayoral administrations means for NYC’s vaccine mandate and new rules around insurers and at-home COVID tests. And in Last Call, it’s back to the Supremes, as JD shouts out the justices for keeping us on our toes on ruling days. You’re always welcome at The Bar! 

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.

The Bar is open for the holidays!  But the Sixth Circuit has foiled JD and Kerri’s plans for a peaceful end of year wrap-up show.  Join our podcasters as they discuss OSHA’s revived vaccine mandate, the Big Apple’s only-in-New-York vaccine mandate, and the impact on employers.  And in Last Call, JD and Kerri bid a fond farewell to a friend of The Bar! Happy Holidays from all of us at The Bar!

DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.

The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice.