Health reform – Debunking the argument against the government plan option

There’s been much talk about the pros and cons of Medicare for All as one option in a national health reform plan. Think Progress addressed the major complaints opponents of a governmental option have; Merrill Goozner’s piece last week focused … Continue reading Health reform – Debunking the argument against the government plan option

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Market power in managed care – the health plans are winning

One health insurer has at least 30% market share in virtually all of the nation’s major markets. This finding, published in the AMA’s “Competition in Health Insurance; A comprehensive study of US markets”, indicates that the market’s consolidation has resulted … Continue reading Market power in managed care – the health plans are winning

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