U.S. House of RepresentativesCommittee on Energy and CommerceFebruary 24, 2010MemorandumFrom: Committee on Energy and Commerce Majority StaffRe: Questions Raised by Internal WellPoint DocumentsWhen most of
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WellPoint's "downgrade options"
U.S. House of RepresentativesCommittee on Energy and CommerceFebruary 24, 2010MemorandumFrom: Committee on Energy and Commerce Majority StaffRe: Questions Raised by Internal WellPoint DocumentsWhen most of
WellPoint's "downgrade options"
When most of us are concerned about skyrocketing health care costs, the private insurers have concentrated on their more immediate concern: How can
WellPoint’s “downgrade options”
When most of us are concerned about skyrocketing health care costs, the private insurers have concentrated on their more immediate concern: How can
Towers Watson survey on employer-sponsored wellness programs
Purchasing Value in Health CareSelected Findings From the 15th Annual National Business Group on Health/Towers Watson Survey Report — 2010Towers WatsonFebruary, 2010During the national health
Towers Watson survey on employer-sponsored wellness programs
During the national health reform dialogue, opponents of comprehensive reform frequently attempt to reframe the problem as a lack of individual responsibility for
How much does President Obama expect us to pay for health care?
The President's ProposalThe White HouseFebruary 22, 2010Policies to Improve Affordability and AccountabilityExample for a family of four with income of $66,000:Maximum percent of income paid
How much does President Obama expect us to pay for health care?
The greatest significance of President Obama's health care reform proposal released today is that he has now formally placed his stamp of approval
The Obama administration’s confidence game on administrative savings
Insurance Companies Prosper, Families Suffer: Our Broken Health Insurance SystemHealthReform.gov, U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesFebruary 18, 2010Although the Obama administration continues to advocate
The Obama administration's confidence game on administrative savings
Insurance Companies Prosper, Families Suffer: Our Broken Health Insurance SystemHealthReform.gov, U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesFebruary 18, 2010Although the Obama administration continues to advocate
The Obama administration's confidence game on administrative savings
Although the Obama administration continues to advocate for reform based on private health plans, they have seized on the current outrage over skyrocketing
The Obama administration’s confidence game on administrative savings
Although the Obama administration continues to advocate for reform based on private health plans, they have seized on the current outrage over skyrocketing