Monthly Archives: November 2005

Wal-Mart’s Own Study Shows Impact on Health Costs

Last Friday, Wal-Mart sponsored a conference to respond to criticism of its own economic impact. Wal-Mart paid for a detailed economic analysis that was supposed to repair damage caused by attacks from labor and other critics. But the company was … Continue reading

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The Senate and Health Reform: Wishin’ and Hopin’

OK, so the House grabbed the high ground last week with a bold and courageous plan to expand access to affordable health coverage – combining employer and individual mandates, boldly going where no state health reform plan (seriously) has gone … Continue reading

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The Surprising House Vote on Health Reform

Sorry to not post sooner after late Thursday evening’s dramatic vote in the Mass. House on health care reform. Among many surprises, the most dramatic – by a comfortable, veto proof margin, House members rejected attempts to eliminate a requirement … Continue reading

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The Employer Health Coverage Meltdown — Summary of Evidence

OK – business is going berserk because health reformers and House leaders think most employers should contribute at least a minimal level to help workers get health insurance. Let’s look at the larger picture here. Nationally, employer sponsored covered is … Continue reading

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Happy November — This May Be the Month

To get all of the key documents relating to the House health care plan — as well as updates — be sure to visit the Affordable Care Today website (click here). The House reform proposal does what it purports to … Continue reading

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