The legislation before Congress uses the blunt instrument of new rules, regulations and payment cuts in what surely will be seen as a misguided effort to increase the efficiency of hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies.The chief actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Richard S. Foster, analyzed the impact of these cuts in a recent study and concluded that the … [Read more...] about Home Health Cuts Will Backfire
Home Health Cuts Will Backfire
The legislation before Congress uses the blunt instrument of new rules, regulations and payment cuts in what surely will be seen as a misguided effort to increase the efficiency of hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies.The chief actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Richard S. Foster, analyzed the impact of these cuts in a recent study and concluded that the … [Read more...] about Home Health Cuts Will Backfire
Promises, Promises — Violated at Every Turn
President Obama repeatedly promised the American people that his health-reform plan would lower their health costs by $2,500 a year for a family.The Congressional Budget Office and actuaries from his own administration say it just ain’t so.— CBO’s analysis of Sen. Harry Reid’s bill shows that families purchasing insurance in the individual market would not see a … [Read more...] about Promises, Promises — Violated at Every Turn
The Wrong Operation for What Is Ailing Us
Few Americans are happy with the health reform bill that House lawmakers passed last month. Nor are they very excited about the bill that’s making its way to the Senate floor.Virtually everyone agrees, though, that the structure of our health sector is outdated, inefficient and too costly. As a result, many people are rallying behind the Democrats’ effort, assuming that it’s … [Read more...] about The Wrong Operation for What Is Ailing Us
Promises, Promises — Violated at Every Turn
President Obama repeatedly promised the American people that his health-reform plan would lower their health costs by $2,500 a year for a family.The Congressional Budget Office and actuaries from his own administration say it just ain’t so.— CBO’s analysis of Sen. Harry Reid’s bill shows that families purchasing insurance in the individual market would not see a reduction … [Read more...] about Promises, Promises — Violated at Every Turn
The Wrong Operation for What Is Ailing Us
Few Americans are happy with the health reform bill that House lawmakers passed last month. Nor are they very excited about the bill that’s making its way to the Senate floor.Virtually everyone agrees, though, that the structure of our health sector is outdated, inefficient and too costly. As a result, many people are rallying behind the Democrats’ effort, assuming that it’s … [Read more...] about The Wrong Operation for What Is Ailing Us
Turbulence Ahead
Senate Democrats found themselves on the defensive in the debate Saturday over bringing Majority Leader Harry Reid’s health-reform bill up for consideration by the full Senate. While Democrats prevailed by winning the 60 votes to move the measure forward, Saturday’s speeches foreshadow the problems ahead.Republican senators repeatedly cited a weekend column by Pulitzer … [Read more...] about Turbulence Ahead
Turbulence Ahead
Senate Democrats found themselves on the defensive in the debate Saturday over bringing Majority Leader Harry Reid’s health-reform bill up for consideration by the full Senate. While Democrats prevailed by winning the 60 votes to move the measure forward, Saturday’s speeches foreshadow the problems ahead.Republican senators repeatedly cited a weekend column by Pulitzer … [Read more...] about Turbulence Ahead