Some conservatives are aghast that Mitt Romney told NBC’s Meet the Press that there are some health reforms he would support. “I’m not getting rid of all of health-care reform,” Mr. Romney said in an interview broadcast Sunday, sending conservatives into a fury. “Of course there are a number of things that I like in health-care reform that I’m going to put in place.” Romney was responding to … [Read more...] about Calm Down, Obamacare Foes
Timothy Jost: The March Of Affordable Care Act Litigation Goes On
Although National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius finally decided the most contested constitutional questions raised by the Affordable Care Act—the constitutionality of the individual responsibility requirement and of the Medicaid expansions—it by no means put an end to ACA litigation. In the wake of the June 28, 2012 decision, the courts continue to decide ACA cases and new cases … [Read more...] about Timothy Jost: The March Of Affordable Care Act Litigation Goes On
On Health Care, Clinton Skirts the Facts
Former president Bill Clinton did a deep dive into policy last night during his keynote address to the Democratic National Convention, but he plays fast and loose with crucial facts on health care. A few highlights: First, both Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan attacked the president for allegedly “robbing Medicare” of $716 billion… But it’s not true…There were no cuts to benefits at all, … [Read more...] about On Health Care, Clinton Skirts the Facts
A Bipartisan Conversation on Health Reform
Our briefing in Tampa was a big success, with surprising agreement from our speakers that we CAN have a bi-partisan conversation on health reform. Three leading physician-legislators in the House of Representatives -– Rep. Tom Price, chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, Rep. Michael Burgess, chair of the Congressional Health Care Caucus, and Rep. Phil Gingrey, co-chair of the GOP Doctors … [Read more...] about A Bipartisan Conversation on Health Reform
Peter Hamby: In North Carolina, student insurance costs rise under Obamacare
President Obama's health care reform law, which expands preventative care and lets young people remain on their parents' health insurance plans well into their 20s, is a central part of his election year pitch to college students. And perhaps nowhere are students more critical to the president's re-election chances than in North Carolina, a state jam-packed with colleges and universities that … [Read more...] about Peter Hamby: In North Carolina, student insurance costs rise under Obamacare
Sally Pipes: Obamacare Adapts The Worst Of Swisscare, Rejects The Best
The United States and Switzerland don’t appear to have much in common. But some observers are predicting that Obamacare will prove the most popular Swiss import since the Matterhorn hit Disneyland. President Obama’s healthcare reform package shares some elements of Switzerland’s system, Santésuisse. And it’s tempting to see Switzerland as worthy of imitation — what with its 99 percent coverage … [Read more...] about Sally Pipes: Obamacare Adapts The Worst Of Swisscare, Rejects The Best
Trying to Love Obamacare?
After running away from Obamacare since 2010, Democrats last night embraced the law and tried to wrap it in new packaging in hopes it will sell better. The first night of the Democratic National Convention was filled with references to the “Affordable Care Act” and its many wonders: Where being a woman is no longer a pre-existing condition. Where birth control is free. Where employers no longer … [Read more...] about Trying to Love Obamacare?
Pharma Times: Patients at risk from rationing NHS, BMA leader warns
GPs in some areas of England and Wales are actually being offered cash to cut the number of referrals to hospitals under the drive to gather efficiency savings, putting patient health at risk, according to the British Medical Association's new head Mark Porter. Primary care trusts (PCT) and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are offering GP practices financial incentives to refer less … [Read more...] about Pharma Times: Patients at risk from rationing NHS, BMA leader warns