PNHP Statement on the Canadian Supreme Court Decision on Private Insurance
On June 9, 2005, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Quebec government cannot
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PNHP’s response to the Canadian Supreme Court decision
PNHP Statement on the Canadian Supreme Court Decision on Private Insurance
On June 9, 2005, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Quebec government cannot
Underinsurance is almost as bad as no insurance
Insured But Not Protected: How Many Adults Are Underinsured?
The experiences of adults with inadequate coverage mirror those of their uninsured peers, especially among the chronically
Paul Krugman on single payer
One Nation, Uninsured
By Paul Krugman
The New York Times
June 13, 2005
Harry Truman tried to create a national health insurance system. Public opinion was initially on his
B. Capell on RAND’s conclusions on CDHPs
Beth Capell, Ph.D. on the RAND conclusions on CDHPs:
Don:
There is a rather substantial literature (about 12 inches deep on my desk) demonstrating that people with
B. Capell on RAND's conclusions on CDHPs
Beth Capell, Ph.D. on the RAND conclusions on CDHPs:
Don:
There is a rather substantial literature (about 12 inches deep on my desk) demonstrating that people with
RAND report on consumer-driven health plans
"Consumer-Driven" Health Plans: Implications for Health Care Quality and Cost
By RAND
California HealthCare Foundation
June 2005
Confronted with double-digit increases in health insurance costs and consumer dissatisfaction with
Canadian Supreme Court ruling a step toward two-tiered care
Top court strikes down Quebec private health-care law
CBC News (Canada)
June 9, 2005
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday that the Quebec government cannot prevent people
The uninsured drive up premiums for the insured
Paying a Premium: The Added Cost of Care for the Uninsured
Families USA
June 2005
This study quantifies, for the first time, the dollar impact on private health
Targeting incremental reforms to states falls far short of goals
Variations In The Impact Of Health Coverage Expansion Proposals Across States
By Sherry Glied and Douglas Gould
Health Affairs
June 7, 2005
Abstract:
Insurers reviving reputation of limited benefit plans
Second look: High costs and insurer interest are reviving limited benefit medical plan reputation
By Karen Lee
Employee Benefit News
May 2005
In only a few short years, limited
Italians reject private health insurance
Health: Italians Pay for the Doctor, Not for Private Insurance
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia (AGI)
June 2, 2005