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Obamaa s speech contains same old mythsIn President Obama's speech on healthcare reform before the joint session of Congress, he repeated the same old "talking points", some of which have been proved disingenuous at best! Instead of the "myths by the right-wing media" we hear so much about, let me present corrections to four myths originating from the Obama administration: * 1. The ...
Topix.net Sunday, September 13, 2009Cantwell urges Obama to cut health care costsBarack Obama declaimed in his Health Speech that he could cut more than 500 million dollars from Medicare -- without cutting service! Amazing.
Topix.net Sunday, September 13, 2009President charts wise path on reformIn the debate over what shape health care reform will take, we seem to have forgotten why we're having the debate, as President Obama reminded us Wednesday in his speech to Congress.
Topix.net Sunday, September 13, 2009Should health insurance be mandatory?Nearly 5 percent of patients to St. Josepha s free clinic are eligible for health insurance through their employer but choose to opt out so their paycheck is bigger.
Topix.net Sunday, September 13, 2009Access has an impact on care qualityI was recently quoted in The News-Star in a response to President Obama's Wednesday speech imploring Congress to enact sweeping health-care reform legislation this year.
Topix.net Sunday, September 13, 2009Local business news: 09.13.09Tedesco has worked on Padre Island since the early '90s and began her career in the title business in 1984.
Topix.net Sunday, September 13, 2009Strategy At Work: Shaping a Healthier WorkforceWith buy-in from leaders and a comprehensive communication strategy, the company's wellness program sees 60 percent participation in its first year. [GLOBAL]
Watson Wyatt Sunday, September 13, 2009Insider: EEOC Proposes Procedural and Administrative Regulations on Genetic InformationThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released proposed regulations on procedural and administrative issues under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). The proposal would amend existing regulations to reflect GINA and update the language in the regulations. [UNITED STATES]
Watson Wyatt Sunday, September 13, 2009Global News Item: Health care reform advances, while obstacles loomHealth care reform took important steps forward in July in the United States, when four of the congressional committees responsible for moving the legislation approved proposals. However, despite the progress made, obstacles remain in the legislative path to reform, including escalating concern about proposal costs and divergent opinions among key groups of lawmakers. Lawmakers must forge consensus before any legislation can be presented for President Obama?s signature. [UNITED STATES]
Watson Wyatt Sunday, September 13, 2009Global News Item: Employer social insurance contributions made mandatory for some employees in ShanghaiEffective July 1, 2009, employers in Shanghai are required to contribute to social insurance plans (retirement, medical, maternity, unemployment and work-related injury) for eligible non-Shanghai resident employees. This regulation is expected to result in higher costs to employers in Shanghai, as social insurance contributions there are higher than in many other locations in China. [CHINA]
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