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Peter R. Orszag, Ph.D., and Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D. After nearly a century of failed attempts, comprehensive health care reform was enacted on March

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Former OMB director Orszag & Obama health care advisor Emanuel write about reform's cost control measures in NEJM.http://cot.ag/9kNZQC

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John Arensmeyer column: Health reform helps small business | Wausau Daily Herald | wausaudailyherald.com

wausaudailyherald.com — “It's hardly news anymore when Wisconsin small businesses see their health insurance premiums spike. But with the health care law under fire in the Supreme Court, it's worth noting that excessive rate hikes are exactly what the Affordable Care Act aims to remedy. If the legislation is struck down, small business owners' coverage costs will continue spiraling out of control.View full resource at wausaudailyherald.com

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Massachusetts Health Reform: On The Right Path - Kaiser Health News

kaiserhealthnews.org — “Massachusetts Health Reform: On The Right Path - Kaiser Health NewsView full resource at kaiserhealthnews.org

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doctorrubin David Rubin Physician, Doctor, and Internist

MA On Track...For Health Care Cost Control http://t.co/fAWGcJ4L MA Health Reform: On The Right Path http://t.co/tv6f2HqM both via @khnews

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Donald M. Berwick, MD: "Choosing Wisely": Physicians Step to the Front in Health Care Reform

huffingtonpost.com — “Blunt, unfeeling cuts in health care benefits, coverage, or payments are one way to bring health care costs under control, but they are not the right way. Far better is to identify the many ways in which health care wastes money doing things that do not help patients and, too often, hurt them.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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medrants Robert Centor Doctor, Internist, and Physician

"Choosing Wisely": Physicians Step to the Front in Health Care Reform http://t.co/qHUAomiX via @HuffingtonPost

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Analysts Differ on Role of 'Individual Mandate' to Health-Reform Law - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: WEDNESDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) -- Striking down the so-called "individual mandate," the most controversial provision of the Affordable Care Act, should the Supreme Court do so, wouldn't deliver a death blow to the health-reform package. But, it would alter projected costs and consumer participation, health policy experts said.View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Analysts Differ on Role of 'Individual Mandate' to Health-Reform Law: WEDNESDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) -- St... http://t.co/KSl4aZ7G

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Managing Healthcare Costs: We’re Number One

managinghealthcarecosts.blogspot.com — “Health care inflation consistently outpaces economic growth, and threatens to 'crowd out' other important societal priorities. This blog addresses efforts to control health care costs. The blog began as an outgrowth of a class at the Harvard School of Public Health, and is open to all. Please join us. Further information is at the bottom of this pageView full resource at managinghealthcarecosts.blogspot.com

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rvaughnmd Richard Vaughn MD Physician, Doctor, Health Executive, and Health IT

Most of the increased cost of care since Mass health care reform has been cost per unit, not increased utilization. http://t.co/NbNtXwvK

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Insured but bankrupt: The hidden side of health care costs - Houston Chronicle

chron.com — “While health care reform is turned into a political football, a huge and growing problem is being swept under the carpet. According to the health-policy gurus, these two families are in identical circumstances. Each year, as the costs of health care continue to rise, both public and private insurance plans are faced with the need to raise either taxes or premiums. Let's recall the basic idea behind health insurance - having the bad luck to get sick should not lead your family into financial disaView full resource at chron.com

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White House setbacks on health care, energy - David Rogers - POLITICO.com

politico.com — “The White House ran into two bumps in the road on domestic policy Tuesday: higher gross costs for healthcare reform and stiffer Senate resistance to wind and solar power subsidies backed by President Barack Obama. The Congressional Budget Office weighed in on the first front, within minutes of a 49-49 Senate roll call in which Democrats failed to get...View full resource at politico.com

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What We Give Up for Health Care - NYTimes.com

opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com — “If liberals care about middle-class salaries, public education and other state-funded services, they need to care about controlling health care costs as much as conservatives do.View full resource at opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com

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Most Recently Shared on January 22, 2012 at 8:18 pm By:

JackWestMD H. Jack West, MD Doctor, Internist, Health Executive, Oncologist, and Physician

Thoughtful NYT's piece by Ezekiel Emanuel on the hobbling effects on US economy of rising health care costs: http://t.co/EzVybKYS

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The Cost Of Health Care, BioMed Jobs, And Other Health News - Better Health

getbetterhealth.com — “Better Health is a network of healthcare professional blogs, offering commentary on news, research, health policy, healthcare reform, true stories, disease management and expert interviews.View full resource at getbetterhealth.com

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New Post: The Cost Of Health Care, BioMed Jobs, And Other Health News: Health Costs: In an unusual stance, a lea... http://t.co/T4TNCAZ2

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A Birthday Wish: Progress towards Better Care Coordination | Mastering Data Management

masteringdatamanagement.com — “The long-awaited final regulations for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) were released in late October. Key points of the ACO regulations, as well as other components of the Patient Protection Accountable Care Act (PPACA, aka Healthcare Reform bill), speak volumes to the importance HHS is putting on controlling healthcare costs and ...View full resource at masteringdatamanagement.com

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On her birthday, our Lorraine Fernandes has a wish for better care coordination: http://t.co/x3XtbQma #ACO #HIE #healthIT

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Wellness Programs: Underlying Legal Requirements and Impact Developments : Benefits Audio Conference

benefitsinstitute.com — “Wellness programs played a central role in the health reform debate. Health care reform clearly demonstrates the desire of Congress and the President to encourage wellness programs and healthy lifestyles to control the cost of health insurance. MuchView full resource at benefitsinstitute.com

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Health Care Policy in an Age of Austerity | Health Policy and Reform

healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org — “Jonathan Oberlander, Ph.D. The 2010 elections transformed U.S. politics. Emboldened by winning majority control of the House of Representatives and by theView full resource at healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org

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Health Care Policy in an Age of Austerity [@NEJM Perspective by Jonathan Oberlander, PhD of #UNC] http://t.co/i2hvDFK

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Health Care Policy in an Age of Austerity | Health Policy and Reform

healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org — “Jonathan Oberlander, Ph.D. The 2010 elections transformed U.S. politics. Emboldened by winning majority control of the House of Representatives and by theView full resource at healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org

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Do Physicians Have A Role In Controlling Healthcare Costs? - Better Health

getbetterhealth.com — “Better Health is a network of healthcare professional blogs, offering commentary on news, research, health policy, healthcare reform, true stories, disease management and expert interviews.View full resource at getbetterhealth.com

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Viewpoints: Controlling costs must be paramount in health care reform - Sacramento Opinion - Sacramento Editorial | Sacramento Bee

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Most Recently Shared on August 30, 2011 at 2:30 am By:

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Opinion: "Controlling costs must be paramount in #health care reform" by Jim Wunderman http://t.co/53joHQz - #hcr #aca

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