News tagged with 'Accountable Care Organizations'

The insurance industry did not appear to be hurt on Wall Street this morning following the president's speech to Congress about health care reform which included a major concession to corporations concerning tort reform.

VP Joe Biden says some form of health care reform should be out before Thanksgiving. Meanwhile Rep. Joe Wilson is being called on the carpet for his outburst heard on national television. His Web site has been shut down and his opponent in 2010 is reaping the rewards.

President Obama is walking a tight rope with his approval ratings dropping, Republicans and Progressives are both expressing disapproval (for different reasons) in advance of his talk to the nation tonight.

While Americans debate health care, Americans are not as healthy as Britons, even those with insurance. Reforms may only deliver a 10 to 25 percent change in overall health.