Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
Okay, deep breath here folks. There’s no question the Federal Exchange is a mess. And that’s the polite characterization. But let’s not get too carried away, because the Federal Exchange is just a small part of PPACA/Obamacare. In fact, the … Continue reading Obamacare is NOT just the Federal Exchange
Read More...For those who want to really understand what’s happening with the rollout of Obamacare’s health exchanges, Brad Wright has compiled the best of the health policy wonk-o-sphere in this week’s edition of Health Wonk Review. There’s insights into the faults … Continue reading Obamacare – what’s REALLY happening
Read More...I’m thinking the investment community’s current obsession with workers’ comp is not going to end anytime soon. For several months I’ve been saying investors will move away from work comp when the next new thing comes along. As one who … Continue reading Investors may well keep their focus on work comp
Read More...It falls to me to author this Shutdown edition of Health Wonk Review. I’m truly honored to be in this position; the posts below bring a depth of understanding, a diversity of opinion, and a wealth of experience/expertise to this … Continue reading Health Wonks on the Shutdown, Obamacare, and other matters of great import
Read More...Here’s where we are with the implementation of PPACA aka Obamacare. 1. Several states have either rejected the Medicaid expansion or are waffling. Expect most to decide to take the money; hospitals, physicians, and their lobbyists are working overtime to … Continue reading Obamacare – status update
Read More...And they’re rather middling… Q3 workers comp revenues were $188 million, down 3.6 percent from Q2’s $195 million and about the same from Q3 2011. While the loss of ESIS’ pharmacy and other business in January was significant, Coventry has … Continue reading Coventry work comp’s Q3 numbers are out
Read More...The ban on medical underwriting and exclusion of pre-existing conditions? The elimination of lifetime maximums? The penalty for those who choose not to sign up for insurance? The expansion of Medicaid to cover those with incomes up to 133% of … Continue reading What parts of Obamacare do you want to keep? eliminate?
Read More...This isn’t a rant, a polemic, a diatribe. It’s a question. I had breakfast yesterday with a highly-regarded executive at a top-shelf TPA, and during the course of our conversation we got to talking about the Republican convention. From there … Continue reading What’s a “conservative”?
Read More...Mitt Romney’s naming of Wisconsin Rep Paul Ryan (R) as his running mate will place Ryan’s record under a microscope. That doesn’t mean most observers will understand, or realize the implications of what they see. Before we take our turn … Continue reading Ryan on health care, Medicare, and fiscal responsibility
Read More...The results for the second quarter are in, and Coventry’s doing well. For now, we’ll focus on the work comp sector; if you are looking for any insights into Chariman Allen Wise’ views on comp, you won’t find them in … Continue reading Coventry’s Q2 work comp performance
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