health insurance news

Cantor takes as a given that rationing of health care is our future, and he may be right. But he puts his reliance in the private sector to do that rationing rather than the government. We don’t agree. America’s private health delivery system has worked like crap for the under 65 crowd, and will be even worse in dealing with older people, who tend to need more of it.

Swampland (TIME) – House Republican Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan talks about his “Path to Prosperity” budget plan, which would transform Medicare and Medicare programs and scrap the new health reform law.

HHS.gov – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday a nationwide TV and radio campaign that will to educate seniors about how to protect themselves from Medicare fraud.

The Atlantic Wire – House Speaker John Boehner says he’s ready to “lock arms” with President Barack Obama to trim entitlements, including Social Security and Medicare.

Swampland (TIME) – Democratic messages about repeal of the health reform law may be falling on deaf ears, since half of Americans either think the law has been repealed … or they aren’t sure.

Medpage Today – Health and Human Service Secretary Kathleen Sebelius sits down for a brief discussion of health reform, electronic medical records and what she’s hearing from about doctors concerned about changes in Medicare.

The New York Times – President Barack Obama’s budget proposal would cut spending by the Department of Health and Human services by 2 percent, but would spare doctors from a deep cut in Medicare fees.