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Re: “Report: Bloomberg looks to make 'example' of Mark Pryor”
At this point, the Mayors should take their cue from the private option outcome. Outsiders meddling in statewide policy have not had a good run and will not be welcomed, no matter the message.
Re: “Managing Medicaid: A cautionary tale”
I understand the brow-beating of the privatization in concept, but also realize that there are new protections in this case--which, of course won't alleviate all concern that profiteers will run amock with beating chests. The insurers here will have to spend 85% of the premium dollars on medical outlays, and if they don't they are required to rebate the difference to the consumer, or, in this case, the government payer of the premium.
Re: “Managing Medicaid: A cautionary tale”
An important cautionary tale generally, yes, but it should be noted in fairness that the privatization contemplated by the Arkansas option does not equate to managed care, especially managed care that embraces capitated payments, induces skimping on care and ignores quality.
Re: “The costs of rejecting the "private option" and doing nothing”
Actually, Karen, health insurance was for the first time tied to employment as a result of wage freezes during WWII, meaning that it was not a part of someone's pay. I hope your kids have a better knowledge of history than you; they may have a fighting chance. Also, 95% of Arkansas businesses are below 50 employees and are not subject to the employer mandates; perhaps your kiddos should apply at one of these organizations, which represent the overwhelming majority of Arkansas businesses.
Re: “Morning report: Tim Griffin defends oil spiller; help for immigrants”
You guys should sniff around some more in special language to see Ray Handley's sole source money-grabbing. He's not hanging around there just for good guv'mit. Maybe the D-G's attack on him wasn't so far off...
Re: “Justices go after insurance mandate”
Rizzardi: remaining mute on any purported moot points would be a good route. [or is it root]
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Re: “ICYMI: Challenge planned on Obamacare laws; surprise, open carry may be legal in Arkansas”
On the private option, why has no one pressed Mark Darr on his position, especially given that he has dreams of leaving the worthless Lt.Gov. position to really do some damage by running for the 4th District?