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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Health Care

News                                                                                                                             
Bloomberg | Employers Turning to Private Health Exchange to Cut Costs
One-third of U.S. employers plan to move their workers’ health-care coverage to a private exchange in the next few years, a survey found, following the lead of companies like Walgreen Co. (WAG) seeking to reduce costs.
WSJ | Health Law's Impact Has Only Begun
On Jan. 1, the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act took effect. Americans gained access to new health plans subsidized by federal dollars. Insurers no longer can turn away people with existing conditions. Millions are now eligible for new Medicaid benefits.

Econ Comments & Analysis                                                                                            
Washington Times | Seniors are losing ground under Obamacare
One of the most troubling aspects of President Obama’s takeover of health care is the more than $200 billion in cuts that Obamacare is taking from the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, which more than 15 million seniors and individuals with disabilities have chosen to enroll in across the United States.