Category Archives: Political Moms

Expect More Health Reform Next Year

Posted by Kenneth Thorpe, Ph.D.I recently presented some thoughts on health reform at an APCO-sponsored lunch and discussion. The event got me thinking: where is this debate headed? There is no simple answer. But the one certainty is that regardless of whether Democrats send a bill to President Obama’s desk this year, there must be more [...]
Posted on March 3, 2010 By Kenneth Thorpe
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Health Care Reform: SOTU Update

Posted by Bill PierceThe president painted a clear picture to the public. He said all the right things, using phrases such as “Take another look,” “Don’t walk away,” and “Come together.” But to Congress, especially to his own party, the picture was much less clear.   What remains unanswered from his speech is how he [...]
Posted on January 28, 2010 By Bill Pierce
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Down and dirty analysis of election and impact on health care reform

Posted by Bill PierceBecause of the insular nature of Washington politics, elected officials run the risk of losing sight of who is really in charge. Last night in Massachusetts, voters reminded Washington of the answer to that question. Voters are in charge.   So now what do Democrats and Republicans do when it comes to [...]
Posted on January 21, 2010 By Bill Pierce
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Health Care After the Election

Posted by Bill PierceThere is no period of grace quite like that time between being hired for a new job and starting that job.  Expectations are high with nothing but promise ahead.  Winning the Presidency is no different.  Unfortunately, in this modern day and age, the grace period is short.   Promises were made, groups feel [...]
Posted on November 6, 2008 By Bill Pierce
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Health Care: What’s on Bloggers Minds, the Candidates and their Platforms?

Posted by Bill PierceWhen you listen to Senator Obama speak on the campaign trail about health care, the uninsured and universal coverage are front and center.  The same was true for Senators Kennedy and Clinton in their convention speeches.  Yet when you look at the Democratic platform you get a much richer, broader and nuanced [...]
Posted on August 27, 2008 By Bill Pierce
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Health Care Reform: What’s the cost?

Posted by Bill PierceIn what is most interesting, while doctors are blogging about health care, they are not talking about costs.  Arguably, they more than any group, should be talking about costs with great intensity since they provide the care and are at the very point of delivery.  Evidence is mounting as to why they [...]
Posted on June 2, 2008 By Bill Pierce
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