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January 11, 2013

When health insurance premiums go up, howls of indignation are almost certain to follow.  We’re seeing that in various news stories around the country right now, as likely premium hikes … Continued

January 7, 2013

The December employment report issued by the Department of Labor found that the health care sector was responsible for one of every three new jobs created during the month.  This … Continued

January 3, 2013

One of the key criticisms of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) is that it encroaches upon congressional powers.  The IPAB provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act … Continued

December 10, 2012

A survey conducted this November by the PricewaterhouseCooper consulting firm found that nearly 70 percent of the American public wants President Obama to make curbing healthcare costs his top health … Continued

November 20, 2012

Following an election that left the White House, the U.S. Senate and U.S. House in the same hands, even the most ardent opponents of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care … Continued

November 14, 2012

Now that the smoke has cleared and the 30-second ads have (thankfully, to many) left the airwaves until the next election cycle, it’s time for policymakers to refocus their attention … Continued

October 26, 2012

The Medicare Part D Open Enrollment period began on October 15 and will continue through December 7.  When the Part D program began, the Healthcare Leadership Council created the Medicare … Continued

October 24, 2012

After the new Congress takes its oath of office in January, it will have no shortage of big issues on its plate.  Among them should be a reconsideration of the … Continued

October 23, 2012

Comparative effectiveness research has the potential to bring great value to the U.S. healthcare system One of the key components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, research evaluating … Continued

October 15, 2012

The Medicare Part D prescription drug program open enrollment season begins today, October 15, and runs until December 7.  This is the time all beneficiaries should be reviewing their current … Continued