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April 9, 2010

Throughout the recent health reform debate, policymakers spoke a great deal about coverage and access issues. There was also considerable attention paid to the challenge posed by rising healthcare costs. … Continued

April 7, 2010

It’s unfortunate, but sadly predictable, that the recent passage of health reform legislation would be seen as an opportunity by those who prey on the most vulnerable in our society. … Continued

April 2, 2010

There was an excellent article yesterday by Mike Lillis in the Washington Independent containing valuable data regarding the Medicaid expansion that is at the heart of the recently-passed health reform … Continued

March 31, 2010

Yesterday, I had the honor of participating in Disruptive Women’s first 2010 breakfast series entitled Health Reform: US Patience (not a typo) Pay the Price.  To read a recap of … Continued

March 30, 2010

One of the better analyses of the health reform process I’ve seen thus far comes from a conversation between Emmy-award winning interviewer Charlie Rose and Aetna CEO Ron Williams.  The … Continued

March 22, 2010

Below is a HLC press statment issued today: WASHINGTON – An organization comprised of chief executives from all healthcare sectors said important progress was made today in extending health coverage … Continued

March 19, 2010

Previously in this space, I’ve mentioned the flaws in using expansion of the Medicaid program – a key provision in pending health reform legislation – as a prominent tool for … Continued

March 18, 2010

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation deserves the nation’s thanks for so diligently spotlighting the difficulties faced by Americans without health insurance and reminding us how imperative it is to address … Continued

March 17, 2010

We all know that the American Medical Association has endorsed the health reform legislation currently awaiting votes in the U.S. House of Representatives.  It’s worth noting, though, a survey of … Continued

March 12, 2010

There’s an important op-ed piece in today’s Washington Post, written by two prominent Democratic pollsters, Pat Caddell and Doug Schoen, who did polling for Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, … Continued