Posts by Ronald Bachman | Georgia Health News

Medicaid expansion – doing nobody a favor

Commentary January 4, 2013 1

Medicaid has several components, but at its core it is a health insurance program for the poor. States can differ on eligibility for the program, but most provide for those below the poverty level. Federal health reform envisions expanding Medicaid to those earning up to 138 percent of the poverty... Read more

All fooling aside, the health law is expensive

Commentary July 16, 2012 4

Oh, the games people play, especially politicians. Only political junkies really care about the difference between taxes and penalties contained in Obamacare. What Americans care about is “What is it going to cost me?” Sure, the Republicans can holler that the president lied when saying that the health reform... Read more

What if….?

Commentary January 13, 2012 4

”HIGH COURT KILLS HEALTH REFORM LAW — NOW WHAT?” In July 2012, that just might be the headline that throws the country into turmoil. Everyone is wondering whether the 26-state challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will succeed. But a bigger question is: If it succeeds,... Read more

Medicare reform: Getting beyond Medi-scare

Commentary June 1, 2011 1

Frightening seniors about Medicare changes is often referred to as Medi-scare. But all Americans should be scared — into action. The Medicare Trustees Report projects Medicare’s hospital insurance fund will run out of money in 2024. Federal budget deficits are projected to exceed $1 trillion annually, and Standard & Poor’s recently downgraded... Read more

Health care consumerism: The future
of employment-based insurance

Commentary April 29, 2011 0

The Patient Protection and Affordability Act (PPACA) – the health care reform law – allows for continued use of health personal care accounts and expands an employer’s ability to use incentives based on individual health status. While these insurance options may not be the focus of the act, they... Read more