Tag: Baucus

Obama Outlines Health Care Reform Plan; Final Senate Bill Close to Completion

By HR Hero Sep 10, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 10, 2009

Since Congress returned from its recess this week, all eyes and attention have returned to health care reform. A framework for a potential bipartisan health care reform bill was made public this week. And President Barack Obama addressed a joint session of Congress, outlining his plan for health care reform, though Republicans generally remain wary […]

Senate Finance Committee’s Proposals to Expand Health Care, Reduce Costs, and Pay for It All

By Benefits Complete Compliance Jul 10, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jul 10, 2009

Previously, we discussed three potential option papers the Senate Finance Committee released in April and May which outline major health care reform issues and approaches to resolving them. This week, we will look at the specifics of each of the three papers and what they mean for employers. Since the papers were released, the Congressional […]

Senate Finance Committee Maps Routes to Health Care Reform

By Benefits Complete Compliance Jun 26, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jun 26, 2009

Health care industry leaders — including some who opposed the Clinton administration’s 1993 health care reform efforts — are now pledging to rein in the rate at which costs increase. President Barack Obama did a one-hour interview and town-hall style discussion about health care reform on prime time network TV this week. Lawmakers promise quick […]