Posts Tagged ‘Health Care Reform’

Obama Health Care Exchange: Not the Answer for Louisiana

Obama Health Care Exchange: Not the Answer for Louisiana

Last week the Louisiana Budget Project (LBP) published a response to our critique of the health insurance exchange proposed by Sen. Karen Carter Peterson in SB744. We have reviewed their arguments in favor of the exchange and find them unpersuasive.

Commentary: Louisiana Announces Online Medical Records Exchange For Health Care Providers

Commentary: Louisiana Announces Online Medical Records Exchange For Health Care Providers

The 2009 Stimulus allocated money for states to improve their information technology systems, with the ideal result being enhanced care, readily available patient information, and up-to-speed communication.

Commentary: Ryan Offers Appealing Alternative To ObamaCare

Commentary: Ryan Offers Appealing Alternative To ObamaCare

[Ryan's plan] reforms the currently-unsustainable Medicare and Medicaid programs, and targets the inflated costs which have distorted the market beyond recognition.

Commentary: Kaiser Foundation Finds Insurance Costs Spiking In Wake Of ObamaCare

Commentary: Kaiser Foundation Finds Insurance Costs Spiking In Wake Of ObamaCare

The specter of even more pronounced rising costs, as evidenced by Kaiser’s study, may not only keep the economy stagnant, but exacerbate the already fragile situation.

Commentary: Louisiana One Step Closer to Coordinated-Care Networks for Medicaid

Commentary: Louisiana One Step Closer to Coordinated-Care Networks for Medicaid

Gov. Jindal estimates that transitioning towards coordinated-care will save the state $135 million annually. It would also lead to improved health care quality.