Although the title of this article and the news reports stemming from it tout the fact that this is the slowest increase in health
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Moody's reports negative outlook for private insurers
Outlook negative for insurers: Moody'sBy Melanie EvansModernHealthcare.comJanuary 4, 2011Health insurers' outlook continues to be negative as the sector faces new regulations, heightened political pressure and
Moody’s reports negative outlook for private insurers
We hear much about the private health insurance industry from Health and Human Services (HHS) and from America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and
California and New York lessons for Medicaid expansion under PPACA
Cuomo Targeting Medicaid SpendingBy Jacob GershmanThe Wall Street JournalJanuary 4, 2011Gov. Andrew Cuomo is aiming to reduce the state's Medicaid spending by billions of dollars,
California and New York lessons for Medicaid expansion under PPACA
A substantial increase in eligibility qualification for the Medicaid program is a crucial measure in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA),
Drug firms providing kickbacks for co-pays and coinsurance
Coupons for Patients, but Higher Bills for InsurersBy Andrew PollackThe New York TimesJanuary 1, 2011With drug prices rising and many people out of work,
Drug firms providing kickbacks for co-pays and coinsurance
Should a health care system be designed to ensure that patients receive appropriate medications that they should have to relieve symptoms
Republican rules threaten health care
Deficit HypocrisyEditorialThe New York TimesDecember 29, 2010On Dec. 22, just before they left town for the holidays, House Republican leaders released new budget rules that
Republican rules threaten health care
Although long, the new Republican rules for the House of Representatives read somewhat like those jokes that are circulated around the Internet. When
Private insurers depending on Medicaid for growth
Insurers Bid for State Medicaid PlansBy Avery JohnsonThe Wall Street JournalDecember 29, 2010Health insurers are preparing to capitalize on $40 billion of new opportunities to
Private insurers depending on Medicaid for growth
When you hear that the nation's largest (in revenue) investor-owned insurer is looking at taxpayer-financed Medicaid as "a significant long-term growth opportunity," be
Reagan and Churchill – contrasting views on health care
Two Views of Health LawLetters, The New York TimesDecember 27, 2010To the Editor:Re “In Health Law, Old Arguments Get New Airing,” by David Leonhardt (Economic