Appeared in South Florida's Sun-Sentinel on July 17, 2006 I'd like to add some clarification to your report, "Feds find drug-benefit call center problems" (Wednesday), on a new study by the Government Accountability Office. The study was requested by members of Congress who have repeatedly expressed their opposition to the new Medicare Part D plan, and the study appears designed … [Read more...] about Part D Foes Appear to Stack the Deck
Part D Foes Appear to Stack the Deck
Appeared in South Florida's Sun-Sentinel on July 17, 2006 I'd like to add some clarification to your report, "Feds find drug-benefit call center problems" (Wednesday), on a new study by the Government Accountability Office. The study was requested by members of Congress who have repeatedly expressed their opposition to the new Medicare Part D plan, and the study appears designed … [Read more...] about Part D Foes Appear to Stack the Deck
Competition Works
We were cheered by two big announcements this week that continue to bring Medicare into the modern age: Part D. Competition in the new prescription drug benefit is bringing costs down for both seniors and taxpayers. Overall costs for the Part D program are expected to be $110 billion lower over the next five years and a whopping $302 billion lower over the next 10 years than projected just … [Read more...] about Competition Works
The Future of Long-Term Care and Medicaid
Grace-Marie Turner testified on "The Future of Long-Term Care and Medicaid" on July 10, 2006 before the House Committee on Small Business. Click here to read the testimony. … [Read more...] about The Future of Long-Term Care and Medicaid
The Future of Long-Term Care and Medicaid
Grace-Marie Turner testified on "The Future of Long-Term Care and Medicaid" on July 10, 2006 before the House Committee on Small Business. Click here to read the testimony. … [Read more...] about The Future of Long-Term Care and Medicaid
Market Innovations
An era of transition presents both risk and opportunity, and on Monday we heard from innovators who are charging ahead full speed with new products, services, and ideas that are transforming our health sector. Four speakers described "Innovations in the Health Care Marketplace" during our standing-room-only briefing on Monday on Capitol Hill, jointly sponsored by the Galen Institute and the … [Read more...] about Market Innovations
The New Medicare: A Healthy Choice
Imagine that you've been suffering chronic stomach problems, so you ask your doctor to run some tests. The results come in, and there's good news and bad news. The good news? Your doctor has been able to diagnose your rare disorder, and there is a new drug treatment that can reduce the symptoms and even begin to reverse the disease. The bad news? "The drug is … [Read more...] about The New Medicare: A Healthy Choice
Innovations in the Health Care Marketplace
The Galen Institute and the Council for Affordable Health Insurance co-hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on June 26, 2006, to highlight some of the changes and developments ? current and future ? in health insurance, financial services, and technology that are revolutionizing the industry. Click here for the agenda. Presentations: Merrill Matthews, Ph.D.Director, Council for Affordable … [Read more...] about Innovations in the Health Care Marketplace