Most people do not understand the role of the Individual Mandate in the reform of our healthcare system–the pros, cons, and legality of the mandate. We hope to put this issue to rest (though it may have to wait until the Supreme Court makes a final ruling).

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This posting is about the role of the Individual Mandate within a health exchange. What exactly does it accomplish and is it essential to the proper functioning of a health exchange? If it is not essential, then is it desirable from an economic and/or public policy perspective? Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

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Gov. Romney had an opportunity to boost his position as the front-runner for the Republican nomination for President, but his explanation about Massachusetts health reform came up short. Here’s the truth about RomneyCare and what he should have said.

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Change is coming to our healthcare system, and if you haven’t yet heard of health insurance exchanges, you soon will. As a consumer of healthcare services (and sometime patient), it is a concept that you should learn more about.

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I wanted to share with you an article that was published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on Jan. 7 called “Obamacare Needs Fixing”.  This is the short version that was prepare to fit into the available space of an Op-Ed column in the PBJ. It is true that the devil is in the details.  So, [...]

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The latest data on increasing healthcare costs show a 3% overall increase in family health insurance premiums in 2010, but an increase in the employees’ share of those costs amounting to 14%. These data do not include employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts, which can have an important modifying impact on this trend.

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