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Health Care News
February 2010
2010 February Health Care News (full text PDF)
The February 2010 issue of Health Care News leads with coverage of the U.S. Senate’s Christmas Eve party-line vote to approve a federal takeover ... (read more)
The February 2010 issue of Health Care News leads with coverage of the U.S. Senate’s Christmas Eve party-line vote to approve a federal takeover ... (read more)
Congress Focuses on Increasing Government Power in Reform Plan
As the Senate debates President Barack Obama's health-care bill, it's important we not get distracted by the sideshows Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ... (read more)
As the Senate debates President Barack Obama's health-care bill, it's important we not get distracted by the sideshows Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ... (read more)
Drug Prices Rise As Companies Anticipate New Restrictions
As Congress continues to debate sweeping health care legislation, reports indicate the threat of greater regulation is already hiking costs as drug companies ... (read more)
As Congress continues to debate sweeping health care legislation, reports indicate the threat of greater regulation is already hiking costs as drug companies ... (read more)
Fight Over Taxpayer Funding for Abortions Puts Stupak in Crosshairs
During the congressional debate over health care reform, the issue of taxpayer funding for abortions became one of the most significant lightning rods for ... (read more)
During the congressional debate over health care reform, the issue of taxpayer funding for abortions became one of the most significant lightning rods for ... (read more)
FTC Ruling on Authorized Generics Expected Soon
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to release a comprehensive study on the competitive impact of authorized generic drugs in early 2010, while a new ... (read more)
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to release a comprehensive study on the competitive impact of authorized generic drugs in early 2010, while a new ... (read more)
Health Care Legislation Turns Medicare Into Slush Fund
President Obama has repeatedly pledged never to sign any proposal that would “add one dime” to the federal deficit, yet he and Congress are ... (read more)
President Obama has repeatedly pledged never to sign any proposal that would “add one dime” to the federal deficit, yet he and Congress are ... (read more)
Lawsuit Flood Averted in Health Care Reform Debate—For Now
One of the untold stories about the current debate over health care reform is how trial lawyers, through their representatives in Congress, attempted to ... (read more)
One of the untold stories about the current debate over health care reform is how trial lawyers, through their representatives in Congress, attempted to ... (read more)
Nebraska Sen. Johanns Emerges as Voice on Health Care
During the health care debate in the Senate, few lawmakers have attracted more attention than Democrat Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska. But while Nelson ... (read more)
During the health care debate in the Senate, few lawmakers have attracted more attention than Democrat Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska. But while Nelson ... (read more)
Obama Health Care Overhaul Depends on Government-Enforced Rationing
President Obama promised that under his health care plan the government wouldn’t ration medical care based on cost. But in December Obama quietly ... (read more)
President Obama promised that under his health care plan the government wouldn’t ration medical care based on cost. But in December Obama quietly ... (read more)
Obama Passed Up Opportunity for Real Reform
No one really likes any of the various health care reform proposals passed by Congress. Why would the majority of Members of Congress vote for bills that ... (read more)
No one really likes any of the various health care reform proposals passed by Congress. Why would the majority of Members of Congress vote for bills that ... (read more)
Reform Bill Could End Popular HSAs, Flex Spending
Proposed health care legislation in the U.S. Senate could eliminate tax-advantaged savings accounts used by thousands of Americans, even as evidence suggests ... (read more)
Proposed health care legislation in the U.S. Senate could eliminate tax-advantaged savings accounts used by thousands of Americans, even as evidence suggests ... (read more)
Reform Plans Could Increase Government Agencies’ Power, Size
Legislative proposals under consideration in Washington, DC could dramatically expand the size and authority of government agencies, and not merely those ... (read more)
Legislative proposals under consideration in Washington, DC could dramatically expand the size and authority of government agencies, and not merely those ... (read more)
Steadfast Lieberman Irks Democrats, Makes His Mark on Health Care
Independent Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has emerged as a thorn in the side of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and President Obama, refusing ... (read more)
Independent Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has emerged as a thorn in the side of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and President Obama, refusing ... (read more)
Sticker Shock for Health Care Bills Likely Underestimated
The potential costs of the health care bills under consideration on Capitol Hill continue to rise as mandates, regulations, and subsidies boost the ... (read more)
The potential costs of the health care bills under consideration on Capitol Hill continue to rise as mandates, regulations, and subsidies boost the ... (read more)
Streamline Vaccine Distribution Process, State Officials Urge
As state officials work to administer a mass distribution of the H1N1 vaccine during the winter flu season, some health care providers are concerned ... (read more)
As state officials work to administer a mass distribution of the H1N1 vaccine during the winter flu season, some health care providers are concerned ... (read more)
Study: States, Businesses Will Pay Heavy Cost for Reform
As states across the country await the outcome of President Obama’s push for dramatic and wide-reaching health care reforms, a new study indicates ... (read more)
As states across the country await the outcome of President Obama’s push for dramatic and wide-reaching health care reforms, a new study indicates ... (read more)
TennCare Costs Exceed Estimates, Forcing Benefit Cuts
In Tennessee the potential dangers of trusting low cost estimates for state health care expansion are making themselves evident as TennCare beneficiaries ... (read more)
In Tennessee the potential dangers of trusting low cost estimates for state health care expansion are making themselves evident as TennCare beneficiaries ... (read more)
U.S. Lead in Medical Innovation Under Threat from Reform Bills
A new study measuring medical innovation puts the United States at the top of the list for advancements, identifying an area where the benefits of a free ... (read more)
A new study measuring medical innovation puts the United States at the top of the list for advancements, identifying an area where the benefits of a free ... (read more)
