We all know that the number one issue of the day, at least the number one issue being pushed by Washington is reforming health care. Since Silkin Management Group delivers practice management consulting and training to private health care practices, this legislation has been something that we are watching closely. As a consultant for Silkin Management Group I want to stay on top of this issue so I can advise my clients appropriately.
Today I read an interesting article in the New York Times that pointed out how the possibility of federal regulations on the cost of insurance premiums could end up conflicting with what insurance commissioners in each state are mandated by law to do. I believe this is part of why many are arguing for health care reforms to be decided and instituted at the state level rather than a sweeping “everybody is the same” approach on a federal level.
You can access this article at nytimes.com: State Insurance Experts See Flaw in Obama’s Plan to Curb Health Premiums
The essence of the conflict, as the author points out is, “Federal officials will focus on holding down premiums while state officials focus on the solvency of insurers, the ultimate consumer protection.”
I think you’ll find the article presents an interesting way to look at one aspect of the health care reform debate. I’ll be referring my interested Silkin Management Group clients to the article to get their feedback as well.
Scott Barnard
Consultant for Silkin Management Group
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