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NewslettersOur newsletter features a commentary by Grace-Marie Turner on the major developments and issues of the week as well as summaries of writings by participants in the Health Policy Consensus Group and other articles of interest from the health policy world, plus announcements of coming events. It is emailed in an HTML format from the galen@galen.org email address, via Constant Contact, and you may have to adjust your email settings and junk mailbox to ensure that you don’t miss an issue.< Prev 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Next >February 10, 2006
Over to CongressThe big news of the week was the release of the administration's budget for 2007. President Bush gives Congress detailed plans for federal spending priorities, and Congress uses this as its starting point to develop legislation, hold committee hearings, a... February 3, 2006
Supercharged IncentivesThe debate is engaged. President Bush, as anticipated, has offered a number of new health policy initiatives designed around four goals: affordability, portability, transparency, and efficiency. Health Savings Accounts are the centerpiece of his agenda, w... January 27, 2006
What's WorkingThe good news is back: HSA enrollment has tripled in the last 10 months, according to a study released yesterday by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). "At least three million consumers currently receive health coverage through high-deductibl... January 20, 2006
Under an AvalancheThe avalanche of bad news on the health front over the last week is a bit overwhelming: The Wal-Mart bill: The Maryland legislature enacted the "Wal-Mart" law, over Gov. Bob Ehrlich's veto, triggering a major new round of health reform battles in th... January 13, 2006
2006 AgendaThe White House clearly will be focusing on health care as a top-tier domestic policy issue in 2006. President Bush's economic adviser, Allan Hubbard, previewed for reporters this week some of the initiatives the president will unveil in his State of the ... January 5, 2006
High on the Drug BenefitThe AARP started the New Year with a big surprise, issuing a study that concluded the new Medicare drug benefit provides a better deal for most seniors than importing drugs from Canada, which the organization has long supported. "How is this possible? E... December 22, 2005
Year-End ThoughtsAs the year comes to a close, we clearly see progress toward greater freedom in the health sector - not in leaps but in small steps. As we have learned all too well, health care is far too important for people to tolerate bold change. The best way to make... December 15, 2005
Interpreting SurveysCritics have taken another hit at consumer-directed health care with a new survey by The Commonwealth Fund and the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). The survey reports that "individuals with more comprehensive health insurance were more satisf... < Prev 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Next > |
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