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It seems so simple...We all want a better healthcare system, and we all want the peace of mind and economic security that universal health insurance offers. Who doesn't?? But we live in a complex world, and the pursuit of noble goals often takes us to the land of unintended consequences.
This site, as I see it, is a travelogue of sorts. Or perhaps a cautionary Mapquest on the road to healthcare Shangri La. In any case-enjoy---and beware of the potholes!!
Bill Carew - President & CEO, Ovation Benefits Group
Baseball is here, but look to Massachusetts for some new hardball…
April 13th, 2010
As all New Englander’s know, if not most of the country, Massachusetts is one of the states that has been tagged as taking a leading role in trying to tackle healthcare reform. In 2007, the state implemented Commonwealth Care (also known as RomneyCare or MassCare) with the goal of increasing statewide insurance coverage levels, similar [...]
Posted by Brian in Healthcare Reform | 2 Comments
Meet the Team: HCR Week #2 “Cafe Table Chat”
April 6th, 2010
Meet the Ovation Benefits healthcare task force hard at work translating the new law into manageable action steps.
Posted by Bill in Healthcare Reform, Kitchen Table Chat | No Comments
The $1 Billion Bottom-line Impact of Reform
April 5th, 2010
As the dust begins to start (thats right, I did say begins to start…) settling on the practical implications of health reform, we’ve seen the first big batch of employers announcing the immediate financial impact. The chart below captures the magnitude of earnings related announcements we’ve seen over the past week or so: More info on [...]
Posted by Bill in Healthcare Reform | 1 Comment
What Now? HCR Week #1 “Kitchen Table Chat”
March 29th, 2010
Bill Carew discusses the immediate and short impact of health care reform.
Posted by Bill in Healthcare Reform, Kitchen Table Chat | 1 Comment
$89 Trillion: Now THAT’S a Problem!!
March 19th, 2010
Like everyone else, I am really sick of healthcare reform. Fortunately, the real “end-game” is in sight and will likely be over one way or the other next week. I’ve noticed that something really scary has happened for me during this year long debate: I think I really understand what a Trillion Dollars is!! [...]
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