President Bush has boldly stepped up to the plate by calling for Medicare modernization as part of his prescription drug benefit plan, and thereby has set the stage for an historic debate that White House officials acknowledge can either help or hurt his presidency in a big way. Unfortunately, the White House team has not backed up their star hitter by providing details of the plan, … [Read more...] about President Ready to Play Ball on Medicare Reform
President Ready to Play Ball on Medicare Reform
President Bush has boldly stepped up to the plate by calling for Medicare modernization as part of his prescription drug benefit plan, and thereby has set the stage for an historic debate that White House officials acknowledge can either help or hurt his presidency in a big way. Unfortunately, the White House team has not backed up their star hitter by providing details of the plan, and … [Read more...] about President Ready to Play Ball on Medicare Reform
Wrong Prescription
Medicare Muddle
President Bush has fulfilled his promise of proposing much-needed changes to the Medicare program, but the delay in providing details unfortunately has put the White House on the defensive as the debate begins on this first-tier issue. Political opponents and newspaper columnists around the country have filled the void with criticism of what is known about the plan - charging it will force … [Read more...] about Medicare Muddle
Wrong Prescription
Medicare Muddle
President Bush has fulfilled his promise of proposing much-needed changes to the Medicare program, but the delay in providing details unfortunately has put the White House on the defensive as the debate begins on this first-tier issue. Political opponents and newspaper columnists around the country have filled the void with criticism of what is known about the plan - charging it will force … [Read more...] about Medicare Muddle
D?j? Vu All Over Again
Medical Savings Account Expansion in President?s Budget
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Medical Savings Account Expansion in President?s Budget ? Consumerism Good Even For Poor, Aged & Disabled: NCOA ? Consumer Driven Plans Gather Steam ? Worker Education Overcomes Skepticism ? Higher Co-Pays Are a Good Thing ? More Information Leads to Lower Costs ? 46% of Large Employers Interested in Consumer Driven Plans ? Hewitt ? Vendors? Corner Medical Savings … [Read more...] about Medical Savings Account Expansion in President?s Budget