State capitals nationwide are debating whether to expand Medicaid as outlined by Obamacare. Gov. Rick Scott has stated that Florida will not accept the federal government's orders to do so, as others have. Read more
Supporters of Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax-hike ballot measure, Proposition 30, argue that the added tax revenues are needed so schools can, among other things, turn out high-achieving students. Read more
The board can't make any changes to Medicare's fee-for-service structure or adjust the benefits seniors receive. That leaves two options for bringing Medicare's costs into balance. IPAB could cut payments to doctors — or Congress could raise taxes. Read more
The New England Journal of Medicine recently published an article for its special “Election 2012″ edition signed by nearly two dozen economists and healthcare experts calling for a “systematic approach” to health cost control. Read more
In the spirit of Jimmy Carter, “an economic malaise plagues the country”. Rather than being the product of a fundamental flaw in our economic system, though, the current stagnation is mainly the result of the nation’s misguided economic policies. Read more
The California Public Employees' Retirement System recently raised health insurance premiums for nearly 1.3 million workers and retirees an average of 9.6 percent for 2013, more than three times the rate of general inflation over the past year.
Healthcare providers have long been among Obamacare’s most enthusiastic supporters. The American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Hospital Association have all spoken out in favor of President Obama’s signature piece of legislation. Read more
WITH teachers in Chicago on strike, it's tempting for Californians to view it as a phenomenon of the rough-and-tumble politics of the Windy City with little application to the Golden State. Read more
The United States and Switzerland don’t appear to have much in common. But some observers are predicting that Obamacare will prove the most popular Swiss import since the Matterhorn hit Disneyland. Read more
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