The Washington Times, August 21, 2014 Research published last week in the British Medical Journal Open provides interesting insight into the cause of rising health care costs. Analysis of the study raises concerns that Obamacare could ultimately bend the cost curve up. The University of California at San Francisco research studied variations in the average charges of 10 commonly ordered … [Read more...] about Jason D. Fodeman: Choosing a $10 medical test over a $10,000 one
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The law clearly states it — words mean what they say
By Grace-Marie Turner The Affordable Care Act gives the president’s cabinet officers sweeping powers to implement the law, but the administration managed to overreach these powers by allowing people in 36 states to illegally access health insurance subsidies. That was the conclusion of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in July. At issue is the ability of people who sign up … [Read more...] about The law clearly states it — words mean what they say
Sean Hackbarth: New York Federal Reserve: Higher Health Costs, More Part-Time Workers from Obamacare
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, August 19, 2014 Obamacare puts employers in a bind, two New York Federal Reserve surveys show. Employers’ health care costs continue to rise, and the health care law is driving them to hire more part-time labor, CNBC reports. Continue Reading... … [Read more...] about Sean Hackbarth: New York Federal Reserve: Higher Health Costs, More Part-Time Workers from Obamacare