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West Wing Reports: Guess How Much Healthcare Could Cost Now?
A report issued Wednesday says that the most recent official projections indicate that the U.S. will spend $2.5 TRILLION LESS on health care from 2014 until 2019 than had been originally estimated at the time the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010. That represents a nearly 11 percent decrease in projected spending, according to the report issued by the Urban Institute, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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Russ Britt: Obamacare Making Insurers More Responsive, Efficient: Study
A provision in Obamacare governing spending guidelines for health insurers essentially has forced carriers to become more efficient and responsive, a study released Wednesday finds. The joint study from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says minimum requirements in the Affordable Care Act that mandate how much insurers must spend on medical care resulted in savings of
$5 billion for consumers in 2011 and 2012, the first two full years after Obamacare was enacted in March 2010. For 2011 policies, insurers paid $1.1 billion in rebates. By 2012, insurers had adjusted premiums to comply with the new guidelines, though they still ended up paying more than $500 million in rebates. But that adjustment in premiums saved consumers an estimated $3.4 billion, Clemans-Cope says.
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Study by @RWJF @urbaninstitute finds Obamacare is making insurers more responsive, efficient | from @russbrittmktw buff.ly/1e3HVfG
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Steve Anderson (@EyeOnInsurance) May 14, 2015Big change in projected healthcare costs. Trillions. westwingreports.com/guess-how-much…
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West Wing Reports (@WestWingReport) April 08, 2015
The Obama Diary 
Thanks indeed Obamacare!
Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit’s GGail, our secret patient!!!
Thanks a trazillion Nerdyaroo, our bringer of awesome Obamacare news!!!
Shhhhhh, don’t tell me that I’m ill. 🙂
Chips, that is a horrible sentence “our bringer of”
How ’bout, “our bearer of” awesome Obamacare news.
I thought my vision was playing tricks on me:D
What’s wrong with ‘our bringer of’? 😆
You sound like them 47% people that Mittens complains about 😀 😀
#ProudMemberOfThe47% 🙂
Me too gurl 🙂
🙂
Thanks to Obamacare, I no longer worry about health coverage if I suddenly decide to tell my boss to “Take this job and Shove It” .
It is truly a relief to know that one is no longer a slave to a job they may not like just to have medical coverage.
Although when I leave this job, it will be straight into retirement…you never know… 🙂
😯 Come on… *You*, who take calls, text, emails when you are ‘off’ on legitimate business, never even thought of telling your boss to “Take… yada yada”!
Hush you! 😀
you been around amk way too long!
Does this call for a #ma…?
Huh? speak slowly vc, you know i’ve been under the influence.
🙂
heh !!!
I think Josh is my favorite WH Press Secretary. I love his attitude, his sensitivity to all subjects, his ability to handle all the jackals with ease. He really never fails to lost sight of what’s important and to keep things on an even keel, despite the chihuahuas nipping at his heels.
I’ve really, really got to love him too Meta, for exactly the reasons you say. Initially I thought he would be waaaaaay too ‘gentlemanly’ to handle these creeps, but actually that trait has worked perfectly, he brushes off their snark and nastiness and sticks to the issues, and never lets them drag him down. He’s been outstanding.
I really haven’t listened to Josh, I’m trying, but I miss Jay “Clark Kent”.
🙂 Jay, Josh – they sound like Amk dogs.
🙂 you’re right
Jay was very good, but there’s something about Josh that is really down-to-earth, grounded.
Exactly! He never takes the bait. I love his even temper, very much like POTUS.
I’ll have to “check him out” 🙂
I agree. I think he’s wonderful. He’s masterful at handling the jackals. He makes them look so small and petty. I think he’s the best Press Secretary PBO has had.
Just tweeted this post to @POTUS ! I like to think he’s chuckling to himself right now, asking how he can get this “Nerdy Wonka” person on his communications staff!
Great thinking J’OB!
Did you get inspired by your visit with the little birdie? 🙂
Transcript:
Video:
Such a great speech.
I have always stopped to listen to him…..whenever I see him on TV/Cable.
In this speech, he didn’t disappoint. This speech is Truthful, Thoughtful and Inspiring.
Thank you, Alycee, for posting Ken Burns excellent Commencement Addresss.
This is an inspirational speech. It’s a must watch!
This, this, THIS, is EVERYTHING! OMG! The truth and his awesome courage is speaking it, especially in this place. I have always admired his work and the little that I knew of him, but this speech has shown me his wonderful heart and spirit. Thanks for posting this. I will be listening to it again and sharing it with others. A voice like his is one that we have long needed., with its reach and prominence, is one that we have long needed in the fight for justice and equality.
Mark you calendars. I hope there’s a way to see this on video at some point. Would love to hear your feedback.
$2.5T in savings……Wow….. Thanks President Obama……Thank you.
Absolutely a Thrilling and Uplifting ACA post Nerdy Wonka. Thank you so very much.
Au ⭐ for GGail. Congratulations
I just ❤ this Picture……another History in the Making……in the Era of President Barack H. Obama……YES!
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WOW
Alright now. Good to hear.
That is such glorious news!
Step 1 !
Please send SA Mosby a gigantic thank you tweet for standing up for Truth & Justice!!!
ohhhhhhhh myyyyyyy…..
This is what happens when the prosecutor provides the facts to the grand jury. In Ferguson – the prosecutor presented the defense and turned the shooter into the victim.
More great news.
Amazing!
2.3M @POTUS
So, creepy Josh Duggar of the creepy Duggar family has been accused of molesting his sisters.
Wow….the 19 kids and counting “Moral” Family…..hmm?
Where did he learn such act? Didn’t the Holier than Thou…..Bible indoctrination……Puritan life style stop Josh from sexually molesting his sisters?
Isn’t Josh the oldest child….who is currently married with a child of his own?
Sick…..sick…..sick.
I have just looked up the story. It was awful. The story didn’t mention his sisters….. It happened in 2002 when his acts were 1st discovered. He was 14 yrs then. He is 27 today with 3 kids.
Here is the link…..
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/josh-duggar-accused-underage-sexual-abuse-report-article-1.2231301
This mentions the sisters.
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/05/police-report-reveals-josh-duggar-was-accused-of-molesting-young-girls-as-a-teen-including-his-sisters/
Everyone needs to call, email whatever to The Learning Channel ( TLC) and demand these charlatan hypocrites be removed from our airwaves.
actually someone was speculating on that (molesting his sisters)…I don’t think that happened.
Besides, Josh was a teen touching another teen. Both around the same age. We all played doctor. Difference is some of us have no problems admitting it.
I personally think this is a hit job.
okay, I searched and read a few other articles but …still not sure of the whole story. multiple versions in each. very confusing.
And then some say the incident happened when he was 14 and it was with some girl around the same age and another article mentioned he was 17….
i dunno. If he touched some girl at 14 or 17 that happens. so will wait and see on this one.
still not sure about the sister story
Marilyn Mosby is a force to be reckoned with. What a sensational strong woman she is!
Nerdy, our Obamacare reporter, is also a force to pay attention to. Thanks once again for keeping all the good ACA news front and center.
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She’s showing all other State Attorney’s how the job is to be conducted. I am so proud of her I could cry!
The prosecutor in Ferguson, in New York and everywhere else could have gotten the grand jury to indict the officers if they wanted too.
So she has proved that she is no spring chicken after all. Except for the illegal arrest charge, the grand jury let all the other charges stand. Excellent work by her.
Just catching up.
Very pleased about the news regarding Cuba/US. Cuban reporters here. Embassies getting close to an opening date. Bravo President Obama.
Also pleased that the TPP moved froward in the Senate.
As I recall 150 House Democrats signed a letter of support. That leaves a wide margin even if there are some defectors. Until this thing is done I doubt the furor will fade.
What will emos whine about after the TPP is done?
“What will emos whine about after the TPP is done?”
I am sure they will figure something out.
Oregon Senate just passed the second big gun sense bill keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. On to the House where it has a reasonable chance of passage. A few Republicans even voted with the Democrats. The tide is turning!
The question by the first Cuban reporter was seeing change staring us in the face! Also thrilled about the indictment of the cops.
Not sure what is going to happen come 2017, but no matter who wins the election I doubt that the WH will ever be as interesting again as it has been under the Obamas. These two have livened up the country! And I do think it is starting to sink in with the electorate as we see more and more of the candidates, and is reflected in PBO’s poll numbers. We have gotten very spoiled with PBO and FLOTUS making every day interesting. But in the meantime, there is more to come as PBO made clear today;-)
HATE is what is driving the GOPers ……ODS
PBO is not running for President. They need to move on. This is all driven by hate and nothing else. You are right Nena.
KARMA!!!!
Seriously? Holy Smokes. This is sick.
total AFFLUENZA
I tweeted in 4 tweets the SC Johnson products to avoid – GLADE, ALL OUT, SHOUT, DRANO, RAID, KIWI, PLEDGE, MR. MUSCLE, OFF!, AUTAN, BAYGON, DUCK, ZIPLOCK, WINDEX, SCRUBBING BUBBLES, SARAN, GRAND PRIX
Thank you
The original story is from June 2014…I’m guessing he’s out and about already.
good info. I’ve never seen the story. My husband does all our grocery shopping so I let him know NO MORE SC Johnson products.
Where I think the trillion dollar savings comes from:
1) Remember the electronic records requirement? Using new technology saves expenses-cheaper record storage/easy comparison of drugs prescribed, saving millions in drug interaction problems, faster diagnosis of probable issues. The doctor can immediately see records at any hospital that is in network while the patient is still in the room. Electronic records are easier to read, meaning fewer mistakes in diagnosis, treatment, or care.
2) Before O-Care, there was a coverage gap of late-50’s and early 60’s. People with inadequate coverage simply waited and hoped they would live long enough to be covered by Medicare for whatever ailed them. Now they can buy coverage and take care of their issues instead of waiting for Medicare to cover them-so instead of coming to the emergency room in a crisis-they now can opt for less drastic care. Now they can get pills instead of operations, therapy that helps improve the quality of life. Instead of piling on all the costs on Medicare, people can now retire in a much more healthy state than before.
3) Fewer non-covered care also means hospitals can invest in preventative care, maintenance care,, even home care instead of hospitalization-all money savers.
Vice President Biden speaks at Center for American Progress Party – Click here ► ► http://www.cbsnews.com/liveFeed/widget.shtml
Also here: http://www.msnbc.com/shift/watch/live-biden-gillibrand-headline-dc-gala-448923203939
Biden is on fire….Ms Chips…please highlight his speech…
A really fun video with the First Lady’s hair stylist, Johnny Wright. He reviews and critiques some of her most memorable looks:
http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2015/05/from_relaxed_to_all_natural_johnny_wright_the_man_behind_first_lady_michelle.html
Meta!! The video played the ad and then nothing. i tried twice. So disappointing.
Oh, BUMMER! I just tried again and it plays perfectly for me. I’m on a Macbook/Safari. It’s a really fun video!
Thank you for this treat, Meta! Honestly, TODland spoils me – I sit behind my laptop and our roving reporters bring me all kinds of goodies. 🙂 🙂
good luck, america.
Montel Williams isn’t having it!
The bigot hypocrite resigns!!!
He was molesting his own sisters. Scumbag is being too kind.
This shows what can happen when a “conservative” family literally “sells” itself to the public as a role model for others, encourages everybody who watches to buy what they’re hawking, but hides all dark family secrets while condemning others for their so-called “sins.” Once outed themselves, they use God to forgive themselves, but continue to call out others – and in his case, specifically, LGBT people – for eternal damnation. Total hypocrites. And creepy.
This is very cool……
The game starts in about 13 minutes GO WARRIORS!!!
Nerdy’s tweets
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/05/21/a-tweet-or-two-290/
i so enjoyed his speech
I heart this man.