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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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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Medicare is a microcosm of the public vs. private debate about what is wrong (and what is right) with our health care system. Here is more information on how we can fix Medicare.

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Health reform has been passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. Some people like it, and some people don’t, but it is the law of the land. NOW WHAT? The debate over what ails our health care system, and efforts to fix it, must continue.

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Our great country needs health reform. Most people want the President to succeed and our country to thrive…I certainly do. But given the hand we have been dealt on health reform, it is time to fold our cards and deal another round. Read about what we can, and should, about Obamacare and health reform.

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We actually saw bi-partisan action to fix our healthcare system this week. But, it was NOT on Thursday, February 25, when President Obama convened Democrats and Republicans to discuss health reform. Real bi-partisan action took place the day before, on February 24.

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In January 2010, while speaking to GOP Congressman at a planning retreat, President Obama asked for ideas on how to improve health care without spending lots of money. Here’s one suggestion—we should fix Medicare Advantage NOW!!

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It is February 2010. The Obama Presidency is one year old. Health reform as passed by the House and the Senate in late 2009 is essentially dead—these bills cannot be reconciled. So, it is time for Republicans and Democrats to come together, focus on their areas of agreement, and pass a smaller, incremental, and low cost health reform bill.

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On Tuesday, the people of Massachusetts cast their votes, the process that makes America great. Their message was similar to the messages were sent by voters last November in Virginia and New Jersey. But what exactly is the message?

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Risk Management Partners LLC would like to wish its clients and friends a happy, healthy, and prosperous year in 2010. Keep an eye on these pages for current information on the important deliberations in Washington, DC over the future of our healthcare system (see notes from my fall visit to the White House).

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