Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
By Mike Daly
Former CEO, Baystate Health System
We have written at length about the struggles Massachusetts has experienced since revamping their own healthcare laws and requiring people to purchase health insurance. A man is currently suing the state, claiming he cannot be forced to purchase health insurance because he simply cannot afford to do so. He [...]
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
A new federal website is now up and running and is meant to help consumers find appropriate health insurance given their specific needs and situations. The site is www.healthcare.gov.
Kaiser Health News offers great information about how the site might help you:
Currently, the site provides a basic list of all [...]
Monday, June 21st, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
With several years to go before many provisions tied to the new healthcare reform law actually come into play, healthcare costs are likely to get worse before they get better. Even President Obama’s top aide on healthcare reform agrees.
In an article published in the Chicago Tribune the aide says:
“Will [...]
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
By Mike Stephens
Former CEO, Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianÂ
The massive health reform legislation approved by Congress and signed by President Obama is bound to result in unintended and unanticipated consequences. These will become apparent as regulations are adopted to implement the provisions of the bill according to the schedule outlined in the legislation.
I believe one such consequence [...]
Friday, May 21st, 2010
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
An editorial in today’s Wall Street Journal raises an important point to think about regarding health insurance provided from your employer. Is it safe? Will it be there in the next five years? Who can say for sure?
The editorial points out:
AT&T, Caterpillar, John Deere and Verizon have all made [...]
