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SCOTUS PPACA Day 1: The Calm Before Storm
By Bill CoffinWhile the Supreme Court hears arguments over whether PPACA stays or goes; outside there were rallies, protests and a surprise appearance by Rick Santorum. And this is supposed to be the quiet day.
March 26, 2012
Waiting (and Sleeping) in Line, for View of Health Care History (New York Times)People wait in line over 60 hours for a chance at one of 60 spots inside the Supreme Court building for the general public.
March 26, 2012
Waiting (and Sleeping) in Line, for View of Health Care History (New York Times)People wait in line over 60 hours for a chance at one of 60 spots inside the Supreme Court building for the general public.
March 26, 2012
Health Care's Big Four Issues: What the Justices Will Tackle (CNN)The Court's ruling on PPACA will have implications for the regulatory ability of the federal government to set long-term national policy goals.
March 26, 2012
Justices Ready to Move to Heart of Health CaseIn Monday morning hearings, the justices gave every indication they will not allow an obscure tax law to derail the case.
March 26, 2012
Justices Ready to Move to Heart of Health CaseIn Monday morning hearings, the justices gave every indication they will not allow an obscure tax law to derail the case.
March 26, 2012
LTCI Watch: The Accidental LTC HMOFacility-based long-term care arrangements might be a good thing, but let's consult with the actuaries.
March 26, 2012
On the Third Hand: The Hunger CaseSure, PPACA could doom the U.S. health care system -- in a different way. The system is already doomed.