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Obamacare faces Supreme test
Submitted by Sally C. Pipes on 3.26.2012
The Supreme Court on Monday begins hearing what could be one of the most important cases in our country's history. The nine justices are set to determine the constitutionality of the "individual mandate" included in the president's health care bill, passed two years ago this month.
ObamaCare Individual Mandate Shifts Costs To Others
Submitted by Sally C. Pipes on 3.23.2012
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week on the constitutionality of President Obama's health reform law. One of the issues the high court will consider is whether Congress can require virtually every American to buy health insurance.
Obamacare drives up health care costs for everyone
Submitted by Sally C. Pipes on 3.19.2012
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released their annual report on health care spending in America. And surprise, surprise - spending continues to grow.
Health spending slows but premiums still rising
Submitted by John R. Graham on 3.15.2012
A funny thing happened as a result of Obamacare, signed in March 2010: Although the cost of health care has increased at a slower rate than in previous years, premiums for health insurance and the share of premiums used for purposes other than paying claims has been increasing faster than in previous years. This is a direct consequence of the health care reform.
Romney-fication of health care reform
Submitted by Sally C. Pipes on 3.14.2012
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick just exhorted legislators to overhaul the way the state pays for health care. He’s pushing for an end to the traditional arrangement of compensating doctors and hospitals for each service they provide.
Kill the CLASS Act Before It Kills Taxpayers
Submitted by Sally C. Pipes on 3.13.2012
The House of Representatives just voted to wipe a major part of President Obama’s healthcare law from the books — the Community Living Assistance Service and Supports Act. This CLASS Act would’ve established a federally run long-term-care insurance program.
President Obama's Medical Board: A Backdoor Path to Health Rationing
Submitted by Sally C. Pipes on 3.6.2012
Last week, a House of Representatives subpanel overwhelmingly approved a measure to repeal a key component of President Obama’s 2010 health reform bill.
What I Learned At Haas Business School's Health Care Conference
Submitted by John R. Graham on 3.1.2012
There’s a lot of entrepreneurial energy in the Bay Area, but I’m always surprised at how much of it is directed towards health care. As Apothecary readers surely recognize, if we were to rank sectors where the government lies ready to crush the entrepreneurial spirit, health care and education must lead the list.
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