AFG Visits Grand Rapids for the MMGMA Fall Conference
Last week, AFG traveled to Western Michigan for the Michigan Medical Group Management Association (MMGMA) Fall 2011 Conference. After an easy two and a half hour drive, we found ourselves [...]
BCBSM Transition to DNoA- FAQs
Last month BCBSM Blue Dental members received an AFG Blues Alert announcing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's (BCBSM) transition of dental administrative services to the Dental Network of America, [...]
4th Circuit Court of Appeals Dismissed PPACA Constitutionality Lawsuits
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals 3-judge panel dismissed two lawsuits challenging PPAC's constitutionality on technical grounds. Virginia vs. Sebelius—The panel ruled 3-0 that the Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli [...]
HHS Asks States to Help Discuss Section 1331 Plans
Section 1331 in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) is written to provide states with an alternative when insuring moderately low-income citizens through the new health [...]
HHS Announces Website Outlining Health Premium Rate Increases
Last week, HHS announced the creation of a federally-maintained consumer website that will provide information regarding proposed insurance premium increases in the individual and small group markets. The federal government [...]
Upcoming Health & Wellness Events in Southeast Michigan
As summer commences, Michiganders don't need an excuse to be outside! The warm, beautiful weather is reason enough, but if you're looking for something active to do, consider some of [...]
BCN Introduces PCP Focus
Blue Cross Network of Michigan (BCN) has introduced PCP Focus, a new custom primary care physician HMO network available in Southeast Michigan. The network is designed to offer cost-conscious employers [...]
Feds Draft Insurance Tax Credit and Other Regulations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun drafting program details in “Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit draft regulations, that are intended to help individuals when they buy minimum essential health [...]
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules PPACA Individual Health Insurance Mandate “Unconstitutional”
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules PPACA Individual Health Insurance Mandate "Unconstitutional" The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on August 12, 2011 that the individual health insurance mandate in [...]
Upcoming Health/Wellness Events and Fundraisers
We have a provided a list of upcoming health and wellness events or fundraisers in Michigan. We hope you find a few to add to your summer plans! Tuesday, August [...]