Breaking: What SCOTUS Oral Arguments in ACA Case Mean for Hospitals

	The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in California v. Texas Tuesday morning, an ongoing case which could decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
	Tuesday's hearing was the two-year culmination of the latest legal challenge to the landmark healthcare legislation passed in March 2010.
	The Supreme Court released the transcript and audio of the hearing shortly after its conclusion Tuesday afternoon.
	Brenda Pawlak, managing director at Manatt Health, told HealthLeaders that while it is important to not read too much into oral arguments, she said there seemed to be skepticism among the justices about the case's standing and the issue of severability.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in California v. Texas Tuesday morning, an ongoing case which could decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and have repercussions for hospitals and health systems.

Read more about the key takeaways for provider executives from today's hearings and where the case could be headed in the coming weeks and months:

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