Exchange for state control of education In a joint session of the Tennessee General Assembly, Senator Lamar Alexander suggested that the federal government take full responsibility for Medicaid in exchange for states taking control of education. He suggested that this…

One corporation stands to benefit significantly from Obama's re-election While U.S. laws bar federal contractors from influence peddling during presidential and congressional elections, post election contributions for election festivities have few limitations. An inaugural committee list posted last month includes…

Some states will see double-digit increases One of the objectives of healthcare reform was to slow down the rapid rise of insurance costs. California, Florida, and Ohio have proposed rate increases of at least 20 percent. Guidelines under the Affordable…

Short-term fix for Medicare payment cuts As part of the fiscal cliff negotiations, the 26.5% Medicare reimbursement rate reduction has been delayed for another year. As a result of this deal, hospitals will pick up nearly half of the cost…