December 3
Special Insurance Interest Groups Focused on Healthcare Reform
The same powerful special interest groups which nixed major reform in the health care industry 16 years ago are now making the issue a primary focus. Regular discussions are now focused on the promises Obama made in his campaign including expanding coverage and lowering costs. Many major issues are still unresolved and those involved fear that it will be difficult to pass legislation to take effect in the coming year. However, these groups are pushing hard and will not stop until the issue of 47 million Americans without health insurance and the quality of healthcare are resolved. Head lobbyists are also joining in regular negotiations with insurers, healthcare providers, unions and other advocacy groups on what reforms they would support and they are trying to reach consensus on difficult issues. How do you think these efforts will effect the outcome of health care reform in the coming year?