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Into the Extrapolation Machine: How We Joined the Elite 58%
By Les Funtleyder.
The problem we see with the polarity of views is that both sides seem to be cranking up the extrapolation machine and use single studies/data points to draw broad conclusions to gin up opinions about ACA’s success or lack thereof. With respect to investing, uncertainly caused by media/pundit noise often depresses valuations in [...]
Posted in Guest Blog, Op-Ed, healthcare Also tagged extrapolation, Health Reform, healthcare, healthcare costs, Investment, Kaiser Family Foundation, NEJM, Obamacare, Oregon experiment, utilization Leave a comment
Despite Growing Momentum, Repeal of Medical Device Tax Faces Significant Hurdles
by William Kitchens
On March 21, 2013, the United States Senate approved an amendment by a vote of 79 to 20 to repeal the 2.3 percent medical device excise tax. The tax, which went into effect this past January, was included as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Posted in Strategy Also tagged Congress, Health Reform, Medical Devices, Obamacare, tax Leave a comment
State Surprises as Obamacare Starts Up
by Tom Norton
This past week or so, with Obamacare’s start up less than a year away, we have been treated to several entertaining vignettes as the nation’s governors begin to wrestle with the realities of the new healthcare law.
Posted in Guest Blog, Legal, Strategy, healthcare, leadership Also tagged health exchanges, Health Reform, HHS, Kathleen Sebelius, Medicaid, Medicare, Obamacare, States Leave a comment
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