When do individual and employer mandates begin?

When will hospitals receive less Medicare reimbursement for patient conditions acquired during treatment?

With the Supreme Court taking up the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA” or “health reform”), it’s a good time for healthcare leaders to brush up on the central tenets and timeline of its provisions.

After all, with everybody talking about what’s constitutional and which pieces should remain, it’s best to have a working knowledge of the cornerstone provisions in play and how they’ll impact your hospital.

Here’s an easy-to-follow health reform summary.

HINT: The health reform timeline is on slide 5.