President Obama today released the details of his legislative proposal for overhauling health care. Among the provisions is an effort to limit rate increases by insurers — a move that comes on reports of double-digit proposed hikes this year by… Continue Reading
Job creation appears to be the top priority for President Obama, but he hasn’t forgotten about health care legislation. This week, he vowed to “punch it through” resistance in Congress. Vivian Ho, the Baker Institute’s Chair in Health Economics, believes… Continue Reading
Earlier this week, I spoke to NPR about “Cadillac health plans,” which are drawing attention in current health care reform negotiations. Just what is a Cadillac health plan? The health care reform bill passed by the Senate over the holidays… Continue Reading
Four years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, prompting a wave of refugees into Houston, many of whom stayed here. Now research shows that the storm had a serious impact on the evacuees’ physical and mental health and access to… Continue Reading