IN THIS ISSUE: ? Commonwealth Fund Distorts Employer Attitudes ? HSAs of Little Account - Ginsburg ? NBGH/Watson Wyatt Survey Predicts Tripling of Enrollment ? The Promise of CD Health in Philadelphia, March 15-16 ? CDHCC Conference in Las Vegas, March 29-31 Commonwealth Fund Distorts Employer Attitudes The findings in the latest Commonwealth Fund study, "Job-Based Health Insurance in the … [Read more...] about HSAs of Little Account – Ginsburg
Archives for March 2004
HSAs of Little Account – Ginsburg
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Commonwealth Fund Distorts Employer Attitudes ? HSAs of Little Account - Ginsburg ? NBGH/Watson Wyatt Survey Predicts Tripling of Enrollment ? The Promise of CD Health in Philadelphia, March 15-16 ? CDHCC Conference in Las Vegas, March 29-31 Commonwealth Fund Distorts Employer Attitudes The findings in the latest Commonwealth Fund study, "Job-Based Health … [Read more...] about HSAs of Little Account – Ginsburg
Job One
We are much relieved that Dr. Mark McClellan was confirmed by the Senate soon after midnight today as director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (Why do the health care votes all seem to come in the middle of the night?) Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist?s statement following the vote captured the sentiment of Mark?s legions of fans: "Dr. McClellan is the right person to lead … [Read more...] about Job One
Ways and Means Hearing on the Uninsured
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Ways and Means Hearing on the Uninsured ? Some Thoughts on Moving Off Dead Center ? KB Forbes' Crusade Against Price Gouging Ways and Means Hearing on the Uninsured On Tuesday I testified on the uninsured before the Health Subcommittee of the Ways & Means Committee in the House. The committee, chaired by Rep. Nancy Johnson (R-CT), had the very good sense to look at … [Read more...] about Ways and Means Hearing on the Uninsured
Ways and Means Hearing on the Uninsured
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Ways and Means Hearing on the Uninsured ? Some Thoughts on Moving Off Dead Center ? KB Forbes' Crusade Against Price Gouging Ways and Means Hearing on the Uninsured On Tuesday I testified on the uninsured before the Health Subcommittee of the Ways & Means Committee in the House. The committee, chaired by Rep. Nancy Johnson (R-CT), had the very good sense to look … [Read more...] about Ways and Means Hearing on the Uninsured
Greg Scandlen to Testify on the Uninsured
Greg Scandlen, director of Galen Institute's Center for Consumer Driven Health Care, will testify before the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health on March 9, 2004. Click here to read his testimony. For more information on the hearing, click here. … [Read more...] about Greg Scandlen to Testify on the Uninsured
Greg Scandlen to Testify on the Uninsured
Greg Scandlen, director of Galen Institute's Center for Consumer Driven Health Care, will testify before the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health on March 9, 2004. Click here to read his testimony. For more information on the hearing, click here. … [Read more...] about Greg Scandlen to Testify on the Uninsured
The Kerry Plan
Now that Democrats have selected Sen. John Kerry as their presidential nominee, a quick review of his key health policy proposals seems in order. The most distinctive feature of the Kerry health initiative is his plan to have the federal government take over high health care costs for employers ? and in a way that moves toward the cherished liberal goal of mandating that all employers provide … [Read more...] about The Kerry Plan