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April 2007
Analysts Urge Caution to Trust Markets
On February 7, a diverse group of nine national companies and unions announced it was forming a coalition to reform the nation's health care system and ... (read more)
On February 7, a diverse group of nine national companies and unions announced it was forming a coalition to reform the nation's health care system and ... (read more)
April 2007 Health Care News (PDF)
The April 2007 issue of Health Care News highlights the Congressional Budget Office's late-January report showing the Medicare Part D prescription drug ... (read more)
The April 2007 issue of Health Care News highlights the Congressional Budget Office's late-January report showing the Medicare Part D prescription drug ... (read more)
Bush Health Care Plan Triggers Debate
Responses to President George W. Bush's new health initiative have filled newspapers and the airwaves since his January 8 State of the Union address. While ... (read more)
Responses to President George W. Bush's new health initiative have filled newspapers and the airwaves since his January 8 State of the Union address. While ... (read more)
Commentary: 'Lean Thinking' Can Improve Health Care
Some may think throwing more money around will solve all the ills of American medicine. At the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we think otherwise as ... (read more)
Some may think throwing more money around will solve all the ills of American medicine. At the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we think otherwise as ... (read more)
Commentary: Restoring Individual Rights and Health Care Freedom
I believe I am sovereign over my own body, and that I, not the state, have the right and the responsibility to care for it. Because of this, I believe there ... (read more)
I believe I am sovereign over my own body, and that I, not the state, have the right and the responsibility to care for it. Because of this, I believe there ... (read more)
Details Missing on Coalition Plan for Calif. Uninsured
In January, a group of the nation's top health care organizations forged a coalition, the Health Coverage Coalition for the Uninsured (HCCU), proposing ... (read more)
In January, a group of the nation's top health care organizations forged a coalition, the Health Coverage Coalition for the Uninsured (HCCU), proposing ... (read more)
Georgia State Senator Proposes Market-Based Reform
On January 11, Georgia state Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) introduced the Insuring Georgia's Families Act (S.B. 28), a bill that aims to use market-based ... (read more)
On January 11, Georgia state Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) introduced the Insuring Georgia's Families Act (S.B. 28), a bill that aims to use market-based ... (read more)
Hospitals Come to Grips with Consumer-Driven Care
The hospital industry is slowly waking up to the new environment created by empowered consumers. In an interesting twist, the awakening is being led by ... (read more)
The hospital industry is slowly waking up to the new environment created by empowered consumers. In an interesting twist, the awakening is being led by ... (read more)
Illinois Health Care Task Force Report Draws Critics
On January 26, Illinois' Adequate Health Care Task Force delivered to Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) and the legislature its final recommendations on how to insure ... (read more)
On January 26, Illinois' Adequate Health Care Task Force delivered to Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) and the legislature its final recommendations on how to insure ... (read more)
Legislators' Group Defends Pharmacy Benefit Contracts
In December the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) approved a resolution opposing recent efforts by advocacy groups and state legislatures to ... (read more)
In December the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) approved a resolution opposing recent efforts by advocacy groups and state legislatures to ... (read more)
Maryland Wal-Mart Bill Loses Court Appeal
On January 17, a federal appellate court ruled Maryland's Fair Share Health Care Fund Act--also known as the "Wal-Mart bill"--violates the Employee Retirement ... (read more)
On January 17, a federal appellate court ruled Maryland's Fair Share Health Care Fund Act--also known as the "Wal-Mart bill"--violates the Employee Retirement ... (read more)
Mass. Mandate May Cost Twice Early Estimate
Massachusetts residents trying to comply with a state law passed in 2006 are in sticker shock today. Last April, then-Gov. Mitt Romney (R) signed into ... (read more)
Massachusetts residents trying to comply with a state law passed in 2006 are in sticker shock today. Last April, then-Gov. Mitt Romney (R) signed into ... (read more)
Md. Experts Find Circuit Court's Decision Appealing
Health care experts in Maryland heaved a sigh of relief on January 17 when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a decision by a federal ... (read more)
Health care experts in Maryland heaved a sigh of relief on January 17 when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a decision by a federal ... (read more)
Medicare Part D Costs $136B Less than Estimated
A report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on January 24 reveals Medicare Part D costs are substantially lower than federal officials estimated ... (read more)
A report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on January 24 reveals Medicare Part D costs are substantially lower than federal officials estimated ... (read more)
Proposed Federal Law Would Free States to Pursue Innovative Reform
As President George W. Bush attempts to push a national solution to America's health care policy problem, some members of the U.S. House and Senate are ... (read more)
As President George W. Bush attempts to push a national solution to America's health care policy problem, some members of the U.S. House and Senate are ... (read more)
States Can Fix Long-Term Care Problems
How can a state cope with the growing cost of Medicaid long-term care? The Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin tackled that question in a study I conducted ... (read more)
How can a state cope with the growing cost of Medicaid long-term care? The Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin tackled that question in a study I conducted ... (read more)
Texas HPV Vaccine Mandate Angers Many
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) circumvented the state legislature in early February when he issued an executive order making vaccination against a sexually transmitted ... (read more)
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) circumvented the state legislature in early February when he issued an executive order making vaccination against a sexually transmitted ... (read more)