Future choices for Medicare beneficiaries must include options that give seniors more choice and control over their health spending. Greg Scandlen describes key elements of a Medicare program organized around consumer choice. Please click here to read the paper (pdf format). … [Read more...] about Consumer Choice in Medicare
Exploring the Controversy Over Drug Imports From Canada
The Galen Institute will host a briefing at noon, this Friday (Oct. 17) in Room 106 of the Senate Dirksen Office Building. Allowing Americans to legally import cheaper drugs from Canada is a hot political topic that Medicare conferees and the Senate soon will address. Please join us for a discussion with experts who will explore the issues of safety, research and development, international trade, … [Read more...] about Exploring the Controversy Over Drug Imports From Canada
In This Issue: Answers to a Few Questions From Readers
1. "If ERISA will preempt California's new Pay or Play law, how has Hawaii managed to enforce its version?" 2. "I have a self-insured client who says half his workforce consumes no health care in the course of a year. How will providing an HRA not cost him more than he currently spends?" 3. "I need some information on mandated benefits on a state-by state basis. Where can I find this … [Read more...] about In This Issue: Answers to a Few Questions From Readers
Consumer Choice Options for Prescription Drugs
Nations across the globe are beginning to explore consumer choice options in health care. This paper by Galen Institute President Grace-Marie Turner and AEI scholar Joseph Antos explores ideas and options to engage market-forces in health care through competition and consumer choice. Click here to read the paper (pdf format). … [Read more...] about Consumer Choice Options for Prescription Drugs
Consumer Choice in Medicare
Future choices for Medicare beneficiaries must include options that give seniors more choice and control over their health spending. Greg Scandlen describes key elements of a Medicare program organized around consumer choice. Please click here to read the paper (pdf format). … [Read more...] about Consumer Choice in Medicare
In This Issue: Answers to a Few Questions From Readers
1. "If ERISA will preempt California's new Pay or Play law, how has Hawaii managed to enforce its version?" 2. "I have a self-insured client who says half his workforce consumes no health care in the course of a year. How will providing an HRA not cost him more than he currently spends?" 3. "I need some information on mandated benefits on a state-by state basis. Where can I find this … [Read more...] about In This Issue: Answers to a Few Questions From Readers
Mike Cannon on ?How Not to Negotiate?
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Galen Briefing on Consumer Choice in Medicare ? Mike Cannon on ?How Not to Negotiate? ? Devon Herrick on ?A Perfect Alternative? ? Kiplinger?s on Employee Empowerment ? Wichita Eagle on MSAs and Defined Contribution ? Pay Attention This ?Open Season? ? ?Encouraging Progress? Made in Wisconsin VENDOR CORNER ? Health Allies ? Benu ? Lumenos Galen Briefing on Consumer … [Read more...] about Mike Cannon on ?How Not to Negotiate?
Mike Cannon on ?How Not to Negotiate?
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Galen Briefing on Consumer Choice in Medicare ? Mike Cannon on ?How Not to Negotiate? ? Devon Herrick on ?A Perfect Alternative? ? Kiplinger?s on Employee Empowerment ? Wichita Eagle on MSAs and Defined Contribution ? Pay Attention This ?Open Season? ? ?Encouraging Progress? Made in Wisconsin VENDOR CORNER ? Health Allies ? Benu ? Lumenos Galen … [Read more...] about Mike Cannon on ?How Not to Negotiate?