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The Administration’s approach to implementing the new health care law has the look and feel of a traditional “good cop bad cop” routine. And while it may have some short-term political benefits, the long-term consequences could be harmful. If you’ve ever heard CMS Administrator Don Berwick speak, you’d think there was little or no disagreement between Republicans or Democrats on health care. His tone is moderate, cooperative and positive. Even HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Nancy Ann Deparle, former head of the Health Reform Office, have been sounding much less confrontational. However, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill continue to fight...