IN THIS ISSUE: Medical Bankruptcy A new article in "Health Affairs" has been burning up the airwaves and print media across the country. The article by David Himmelstein, Elizabeth Warren, Deborah Thorne, and Steffie Woolhandler is summarized in the media as revealing that half of all bankruptcies in the United States are caused by medical problems, especially inadequate … [Read more...] about Medical Bankruptcy
Adoption of HSAs
IN THIS ISSUE: ? On the Road Again ? ?Americans are Gobbling Up HSAs? ? HSAs Next Big Opportunity for Banks ? What to Look for in HSA Administration ? HSAs May Solve Clarke County?s Health Care Problems ? Through a Glass Darkly ? Interstate Insurance Sales On the Road Again After being able to spend most of the Holidays and through the Inaugural sleeping in my own bed, I'm back on the … [Read more...] about Adoption of HSAs
Adoption of HSAs
IN THIS ISSUE: ? On the Road Again ? ?Americans are Gobbling Up HSAs? ? HSAs Next Big Opportunity for Banks ? What to Look for in HSA Administration ? HSAs May Solve Clarke County?s Health Care Problems ? Through a Glass Darkly ? Interstate Insurance Sales On the Road Again After being able to spend most of the Holidays and through the Inaugural sleeping in my own bed, I'm … [Read more...] about Adoption of HSAs
The Inauguration
In the life of our nation, there are few moments when we are as unified and inspired with hope for our country's future as during a presidential inauguration. We can rise above the political battles and our differences over issues to celebrate the ideal that unites us - the cause of freedom. President Bush's inaugural address yesterday set out a vision, not just for the next four years, but for a … [Read more...] about The Inauguration
Inauguration Week is a Time for Broad Thinking in Health Care
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Galvin and Berwick in Health Affairs ? Bill Frist Lays Out a Vision for 21st Century Health Care ? John Goodman ? Ten Easy Reforms ? Laura Trueman ? Doing Tax Credits Right ? Lewin Group -- MedCath Outperforms Competitors Galvin and Berwick in Health Affairs This inaugural week seems to be a time for thinking broadly. One example is a discussion between Robert Galvin … [Read more...] about Inauguration Week is a Time for Broad Thinking in Health Care
Inauguration Week is a Time for Broad Thinking in Health Care
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Galvin and Berwick in Health Affairs ? Bill Frist Lays Out a Vision for 21st Century Health Care ? John Goodman ? Ten Easy Reforms ? Laura Trueman ? Doing Tax Credits Right ? Lewin Group -- MedCath Outperforms Competitors Galvin and Berwick in Health Affairs This inaugural week seems to be a time for thinking broadly. One example is a discussion between Robert … [Read more...] about Inauguration Week is a Time for Broad Thinking in Health Care
Bold Plans
Congratulations to Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida for putting forward a bold plan to bring consumer choice and competition into the state's struggling Medicaid program. The plan he announced this week would give Medicaid recipients a choice of private plans that will offer basic care, catastrophic coverage, and an option for funded flexible spending accounts that can be used by the recipient to buy … [Read more...] about Bold Plans
Tsunami Aid: Was the American response sufficiently generous?
The $350 million pledge by the U.S. government to aid the victims of the tsunami catastrophe in Southeast Asia represents only the beginning of American generosity. In a massive outpouring of donations, millions of American citizens have opened their checkbooks to pledge aid to private charities, and thousands of companies have pledged cash and have mobilized resources to provide life-saving … [Read more...] about Tsunami Aid: Was the American response sufficiently generous?