Healthcare reform is upon us
For good or bad, the Federal model contains several similarities to the Massachusetts Health Reform Law. If they would bother to look north, Washington could learn a thing or two about the effectiveness and pitfalls of poorly designed reform. The Massachusetts model, now three years in, has hit its coverage goals of 97% but is quickly devolving in to a financial burden for all involved. In the past year, several urban hospitals have been forced to sue the state for under reimbursement; the Governor has artificially capped the medical premiums to a point that may bankrupt some insurers; the insurers in turn are suing the state Read more…
