Health care reform law goes forward, but problems loom
Now that the election is over, major overhaul or overturn of the ACA (Affordable Care Act) seems unlikely. Accordingly, focus…
Advocating for meaningful real health reform
Dividends realized from the investment of health insurance premium dollars, which go to the insurer and it’s owners (in many cases shareholders). This also applies to so-called not for profits, as they are indeed profitable (or out of business) but do not pay taxes and retain profits within the organization.
Now that the election is over, major overhaul or overturn of the ACA (Affordable Care Act) seems unlikely. Accordingly, focus…
Measurement of physician and surgeon "quality" in the end, is exceedingly difficult, beyond the most obvious of measures such as…
Real health reform requires a willingness to address insurance rates head on. Anything other than this will allow a replay…
This is not the first time we have addressed this topic. However, recent events have prompted us to revisit the…
Amidst all the hype, political posturing and rankling over health reform, it seems we have come to a moment of…
Medical pricing makes the head spin – well let’s unspin it just a bit . . . No question, political…
Now the general election is in full swing, and after an August hiatus, it is time to get back to…
Merger would limit insurance options for patients, leaving them vulnerable to increased premiums and benefit restrictions
Yes, Mr. President, the Democratically controlled Senate and it’s leader, Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) are wrong to tie these two…
Providers are beginning to turn the tables on payers by rating them. For years providers, primarily physicians, have been increasingly…