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August 10, 2010

The predominant headlines emerging from the release last week of the Medicare trustees report was that the longevity of the Medicare program has been ostensibly increased as a result of … Continued

August 5, 2010

This summer, the Council for American Medical Innovation, a group headed by former Democratic Congressman Dick Gephardt, issued a report that raised concerns.  The report said that, while the United … Continued

August 3, 2010

Over the last 48 hours, there have been some interesting developments in the ongoing struggle to affect the implementation of the new health reform law. •      In Virginia, a federal … Continued

July 30, 2010

Some ideas on Capitol Hill make so much sense that you can’t help but wonder why they haven’t become law already. But, then again, tort reform has proven many times … Continued

July 27, 2010

I just came across an interview last week in the Indianapolis Star with Eli Lilly and Company CEO John Lechleiter.  It’s a q-and-a that is particularly interesting because Mr. Lechleiter … Continued

July 23, 2010

Some bad ideas, no matter how firmly they are rejected, just refuse to go away.  Like Dracula, they continue to rise from the dead.  The so-called public option for health … Continued

July 21, 2010

Yesterday, the Arkansas surgeon general told a state legislative committee that the state’s physician shortage would be worsening once health reform is implemented.  Dr. Joe Thompson testified that 80 to … Continued

July 15, 2010

Two news stories this week raise serious concerns about the effectiveness of systems intended to act upon physicians and nurses who don’t meet adequate standards for providing patient care. •       … Continued

July 13, 2010

An organization of health industry chief executives today applauded federal regulators for being responsive to the concerns of hospitals and physicians in constructing the final “meaningful use” regulations that will … Continued

July 9, 2010

Let’s begin with a couple of basic truths. First, that government-imposed price controls are antithetical to genuine, consumer-focused health reform.  The only way to achievable sustainable reform that improves health … Continued