The Obama administration’s plan to implement insurance exchanges in time for Jan. 1, 2014, enrollment has met substantial state government opposition, raised more questions than answers and flashed warning signs of trouble ahead. A clear majority of states — 34 — still are not fully on board with running their own healthcare exchanges to comply with the dictates of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). … [Read more...] about Tom Miller: Bumpy ride ahead for insurance markets
The prescription drug crisis: Et tu, Washington?
The tragic death of Whitney Houston has once again shined the spotlight on the abuse of prescription drugs and the doctors who prescribe them. Legislators, experts and pundits are blaming physicians for liberally prescribing narcotics, but an honest debate must also examine how government policy has helped foster this crisis. The abuse of prescription medications is not limited to Rodeo Drive … [Read more...] about The prescription drug crisis: Et tu, Washington?