Monthly Archives: April 2006

Daniel Schorr on MA Health Reform

Posted on April 14, 2006 by

I’ve been a big fan of Daniel Schorr’s since Watergate — so it’s with pleasure that I print this column of his which appeared on National Public Radio and Christian Science Monitor: In Massachusetts, a nonpartisan good deed In an … Continue reading →

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Health Reform: It’s Chapter 58

Posted on April 13, 2006 by

The Health Reform bill has an official name: Chapter 58 of the Acts of 2006. You can read the bill and see the language vetoed by the Governor on the official legislative web site, here.

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Paying for Health Reform — Yes It’s a Real Issue

Posted on April 13, 2006 by

Today’s Globe throws some cold water on yesterday’s health reform bill signing by correctly noting that the new law faces long and even medium term funding pressures. It’s true, and for details see the Healthy Blog posting for April 9th … Continue reading →

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Our Postmodern Health Reform Moment

Posted on April 12, 2006 by

Most of what’s real or “true” right now regarding the new Massachusetts health reform law is only words on a page: the words of a statute signed into law today; the words of a veto message. The avalanche of commentary … Continue reading →

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Romney Signs/Romney Vetoes

Posted on April 12, 2006 by

Gov. Romney got his Kodak moment in Faneuil Hall today, signing health reform legislation just before the noon hour. Though he did not mention it at the event, shortly thereafter he sent a message to the House and Senate vetoing … Continue reading →

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Health Reform: Bill Signing Eve Developments and Prognostications

Posted on April 11, 2006 by

Health reform legislation will be signed by Gov. Romney tomorrow at 11am as Sen. Kennedy, House Speaker DiMasi, and Sen. Pres. Travaglini look on in historic Faneuil Hall. Sources tell us to expect the following: – The Gov. will sign … Continue reading →

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All Medicaid Enrollees Must Show Proof of Citizenship as of 7/1/06

Posted on April 11, 2006 by

Good Scott Helman article in today’s Globe on the new federal requirement as of July 1 for all Medicaid enrollees across the nation to show proof of citizenship to qualify for continuing benefits. Make no mistake, this will end up … Continue reading →

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House budget: Pre-reform budget in a post-reform world

Posted on April 10, 2006 by

The House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee released their proposed FY ’07 budget today. You can read the budget and supporting materials here. The budget was completed and sent to press before the completion of the health reform bill … Continue reading →

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More International Evidence — US Health System Stinks

Posted on April 10, 2006 by

In last week’s rush, didn’t have time to mention this important new study from the Commonwealth Fund that should not be missed or overlooked. Researchers “analyzed 2004 and 2005 patient survey data for Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the United … Continue reading →

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Health Wonk Review #4

Posted on April 9, 2006 by

Check out the 4th edition of Health Wonk Review this one prepared by Boston’s David Williams from MedPharma and the Health Business Blog. A good review of two weeks of health policy blogging from all over the place. My favorite … Continue reading →

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