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Health Care News
January 2004
01/2004 Consumer Choice Matters: Backlash from the Left
It didn’t take long for the left wing to realize the impact of the Health Savings Account (HSA) provision of the Medicare reform legislation. Don McCanne, ... (read more)
It didn’t take long for the left wing to realize the impact of the Health Savings Account (HSA) provision of the Medicare reform legislation. Don McCanne, ... (read more)
Bush Signs Medicare Reform
After months of wrangling and sometimes-bitter debate, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 1, the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization ... (read more)
After months of wrangling and sometimes-bitter debate, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 1, the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization ... (read more)
California Insurance Mandate Faces Repeal
Californians Against Government Run Healthcare, a coalition of business groups led by the California Chamber of Commerce, announced on December 1 it had ... (read more)
Californians Against Government Run Healthcare, a coalition of business groups led by the California Chamber of Commerce, announced on December 1 it had ... (read more)
Consumer-Directed Care Works Today: in Dentistry
The growing burden of health benefit costs for employers and increasing restrictions on consumers, doctors, and other care providers has everyone searching ... (read more)
The growing burden of health benefit costs for employers and increasing restrictions on consumers, doctors, and other care providers has everyone searching ... (read more)
Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something!
Senator Chris Lauzen spoke at the National Symposium on Drug Importation, held in Chicago on October 23, 2003. Lauzen has represented the 25th district ... (read more)
Senator Chris Lauzen spoke at the National Symposium on Drug Importation, held in Chicago on October 23, 2003. Lauzen has represented the 25th district ... (read more)
Drug Importation Is Subject of National Symposium
Illinois State Senators Steven Rauschenberger and Chris Lauzen are conservative Republicans who agree on many things, but at The Heartland Institute’s ... (read more)
Illinois State Senators Steven Rauschenberger and Chris Lauzen are conservative Republicans who agree on many things, but at The Heartland Institute’s ... (read more)
Eleven Years Under Howard Dean: Lessons from Vermont
Judging from his 11-year track record, Governor Howard Dean most wants Vermont voters to remember him for his efforts to drive down the fraction of Vermonters ... (read more)
Judging from his 11-year track record, Governor Howard Dean most wants Vermont voters to remember him for his efforts to drive down the fraction of Vermonters ... (read more)
Europeans Explore Consumer-Directed Health Care
Health policy debates taking place on both sides of the Atlantic are remarkably similar. Entrenched forces are determined to resist change, even if it ... (read more)
Health policy debates taking place on both sides of the Atlantic are remarkably similar. Entrenched forces are determined to resist change, even if it ... (read more)
January 2004 Health Care News (pdf)
The January 2004 issue of Health Care News carries extensive coverage of two key health policy topics: the Medicare reform package signed by President ... (read more)
The January 2004 issue of Health Care News carries extensive coverage of two key health policy topics: the Medicare reform package signed by President ... (read more)
Minn. Policymakers Discuss Consumer-Driven Options for Medicaid
More than 100 people--physicians, health insurers, insurance agents, employee benefits consultants, state officials, union leaders, members of the general ... (read more)
More than 100 people--physicians, health insurers, insurance agents, employee benefits consultants, state officials, union leaders, members of the general ... (read more)
MSAs Unleashed!
The Medicare reform measure passed by Congress in November included a Health Savings Account (HSA) provision that renames--and dramatically expands and ... (read more)
The Medicare reform measure passed by Congress in November included a Health Savings Account (HSA) provision that renames--and dramatically expands and ... (read more)
Narrow Vote Belies Broad Support for Medicare Reform Measure
While Congress approved H.R. 1, the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, by the narrowest of margins, support for the measure was broad among ... (read more)
While Congress approved H.R. 1, the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, by the narrowest of margins, support for the measure was broad among ... (read more)
Not a Solution to State Budget Problems
Sen. Steve Rauschenberger spoke at the National Symposium on Drug Importation, held in Chicago on October 23, 2003. Rauschenberger has represented Illinois’ ... (read more)
Sen. Steve Rauschenberger spoke at the National Symposium on Drug Importation, held in Chicago on October 23, 2003. Rauschenberger has represented Illinois’ ... (read more)
Resolved: To Tell the Truth
My annual New Year’s resolution goes all the way back to the day my Dad administered some attitude adjustment while blurting out, “Always tell the truth, ... (read more)
My annual New Year’s resolution goes all the way back to the day my Dad administered some attitude adjustment while blurting out, “Always tell the truth, ... (read more)
Santorum Fair Care Measure Awaits Action
With attention focused on Medicare reform and prescription drug benefits for seniors and the disabled, legislation that would directly benefit the nation’s ... (read more)
With attention focused on Medicare reform and prescription drug benefits for seniors and the disabled, legislation that would directly benefit the nation’s ... (read more)
Why the Medicare Reform Bill Is Bad Legislation
Just how bad is the recently passed Medicare reform bill? At the risk of ruining your day, allow me to draw your attention to some fairly depressing new ... (read more)
Just how bad is the recently passed Medicare reform bill? At the risk of ruining your day, allow me to draw your attention to some fairly depressing new ... (read more)
