President Obama is attempting to calm fears about his new health overhaul law, saying at a recent town hall meeting in Iowa that his plan "isn't a government takeover of our health care system" and if Americans "like their doctor, they'll be keeping their doctor."That remains to be seen. A growing number of physicians who have studied the new law believe it will lead to … [Read more...] about Government Moves Into the Doctor's Office
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Government Moves Into the Doctor’s Office
President Obama is attempting to calm fears about his new health overhaul law, saying at a recent town hall meeting in Iowa that his plan "isn't a government takeover of our health care system" and if Americans "like their doctor, they'll be keeping their doctor."That remains to be seen. A growing number of physicians who have studied the new law believe it will lead to … [Read more...] about Government Moves Into the Doctor’s Office
Soaring Costs Break the Bank
Americans consistently said controlling health costs was their top priority for health reform. But Washington didn't listen, and independent experts now say the new health law actually will drive up the cost of health care and insurance premiums.Federal and state governments as well as businesses, consumers and taxpayers are finding they cannot afford this massive and unpopular health overhaul … [Read more...] about Soaring Costs Break the Bank
Soaring Costs Break the Bank
Americans consistently said controlling health costs was their top priority for health reform. But Washington didn't listen, and independent experts now say the new health law actually will drive up the cost of health care and insurance premiums.Federal and state governments as well as businesses, consumers and taxpayers are finding they cannot afford this massive and unpopular health overhaul … [Read more...] about Soaring Costs Break the Bank
Good News!
Ten million Americans now are covered by HSA-qualified health plans, according to a survey released today by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). This is an increase from eight million last year and six million in 2008. These are people enrolled in high-deductible health insurance plans that qualify them to open tax-free Health Savings Accounts (HSA/HDHP). Clearly the solid growth shows … [Read more...] about Good News!
ObamaCare Takes More Blows
The bad news for Obamacare just keeps coming. The Democrats who enacted the massive health-overhaul law thought they could rewrite the rules of how our economy works, but their arrogance is coming face to face with reality: Jobs are in jeopardy, as employers examine the impact of Obamacare; the cost of the legislation is already rising; and more states have joined a lawsuit challenging the … [Read more...] about ObamaCare Takes More Blows
ObamaCare Takes More Blows
The bad news for Obamacare just keeps coming. The Democrats who enacted the massive health-overhaul law thought they could rewrite the rules of how our economy works, but their arrogance is coming face to face with reality: Jobs are in jeopardy, as employers examine the impact of Obamacare; the cost of the legislation is already rising; and more states have joined a lawsuit challenging the … [Read more...] about ObamaCare Takes More Blows
More Bad News for ObamaCare
It just keeps coming. Challenges grow: Seven more states signed on this week to Florida's lawsuit challenging ObamaCare, bringing the total to 20. Significantly, the National Federation of Independent Business joined the suit today on behalf of its 350,000 members. Members are outraged over the individual mandate, the 1099 reporting requirements, taxes that will drive up premium costs, … [Read more...] about More Bad News for ObamaCare