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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Health Care

News                                                                                                                             
National Journal | More Than 22 Million Could Lose Insurance With Supreme Court Decision
More than 22 million people who would have gotten cheaper health insurance or coverage from Medicaid will be out of luck if the Supreme Court overturns the entire health care law, according to analysis from consulting firm Avalere Health.
Politico | Health care ruling expected Thursday
The Supreme Court on Monday said that Thursday would be the last day it would release opinions. Rulings are expected in two cases, plus the closely watched decision on President Barack Obama’s health care reform law.
National Journal | HHS Tallies "Donut Hole" Savings
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 5.25 million beneficiaries have saved a combined $3.7 billion on drug costs since 2010, thanks to discounts negotiated as part of the health care reform law.

Blogs                                                                                                                             
National Review | Health Care after the Supreme Court Ruling
Since it looks like we will find out on Thursday what the Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare will be, I have a few questions for experts on both sides of the political spectrum about its potential consequences.
Mercatus | The Fiscal Consequences of the Supreme Court's Healthcare Ruling
The Supreme Court's decision on the 2010 healthcare law may result in what appears to be a fiscal windfall for the federal government. But it would be a grave mistake for lawmakers to react to illusory savings with real new spending.