‘In The News’ Archives
Health Care Mandate’s Troubles – Obama’s Fault?
As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama was a vocal critic of rival Hillary Clinton's proposal for an individual mandate. His attack ads cautioned that the strategy was "politically dangerous." But as president, he came around to Clinton's approach. His health reform advisor, Ann DeParle, argued that a mandate would be most effective in [...]
Obamacare in California, What’s At Stake?
By some estimates, California could have billions at stake in the debate over Obamacare, with the state possibly receiving up to $44 billion in additional funds in enhanced payments for low-income children and adults for 2019. Without the state mandate, the number of people expected to buy health insurance offered by state exchanges will fall from [...]
Investors Beware–AGAIN!
Congress just passed the JOBS Act, which has the potential to harm investors. Back in 2008 investors had very little information on the kind of risks Wall Street firms were taking with their hard-earned money. The crash that resulted from these risks left holes in their retirement and college-education savings. And now something strange is [...]
Health Insurance Exec Backs Universal Coverage
“I’m no lawyer and the Court will decide whatever they decide,” says Bruce Bodaken, CEO of Blue Shield of California, “But I do know this -- We mandate many things in this society. … I have to send my children to school, at least to a certain age. If you want to drive a car, you have to have auto insurance. I don’t think this is all [...]
Conservative Justices Are Skeptical of Mandate’s Constitutionality
While it's difficult to know for certain after Tuesday's oral arguments, the conservative justices appeared skeptical of the constitutionality of the law’s requirement that uninsured people purchase insurance. Some observers caution, however, that too much shouldn't be read into a particular justice's questioning during oral arguments since they [...]
Activist Carry on Health-Law Arguments of Their Own
Outside of the Supreme Court on Monday March 25, was a spectacle of healthcare reform supporters and detractors, including doctors and union members chanting, "I love ObamaCare," opposite opponents from the Tea Party hoisting signs that read "Don't Tread on Me" reported the Wall Street Journal.
Inland Empire Grapples with Hospital Bed Shortage
One indication of how underserved the Inland Empire region is has to do with its ratio of hospital beds. The High Desert only only 1.1 beds per 1,000 patients. Adding to pressures on the regions lack of hospitals is the poverty rate, which is about twice that of Orange County, reports California Healthline.
California’s Doctor Shortage Obstacle to Health Reform
While the Supreme Court debates the constitutionality of the health care reform law, California lawmakers are addressing another challenge to universal access: a shortage of doctors in the state. In addition to a shortage of primary care physicians overall, there's also a distribution problem, with shortages of physicians being reported in rural [...]
Providers Allowed to Sue to Stop Medi-Cal Cuts
A decision by the Supreme Court allows medical providers to continue suing to stop the cuts, which would lower reimbursement rates for doctors who participate in the state's Medi-Cal program.s according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.
Procedural Issues Could Hold Up the Supreme Court’s Decision
The Supreme Court held a rearing on Monday that focused on whether the health reform mandate should be considered a tax. If so, the court would not be able to hear challenges to the law until the penalties would be implemented in 2014, according to a report in NY1.com
