Interesting Op-ed from the NY Times. The End of Health Insurance Companies. Full article: http://nyti.ms/AAcAFO

Your thoughts? 55% U.S. residents believe Supreme Court will rule individual mandate unconstitutional. Article: http://bit.ly/y55wJR

Was in Jackie Speier's office while she and staff were on floor voting on Gabby Gifford's last bill - very moving

President's State of the Union Address Skimps on Health Care Issues. Article: http://bit.ly/wIF7Gn

Steve Larson, HHS, as it pertains to agent/broker fees and MLR, "no avenue for a regulatory fix. It will have to be legislative."

John Boehner, "I believe this healthcare bill will bankrupt our country." nahucc

John Boehner speaking now - "we are repealing CLASS act next week and other portions of Health Reform after..." nahucc

Just met Congresswoman Jackie Spier's office to discuss health reform topics. Waiting now for John Boehner to arrive to speak. nahucc

Supreme Court has scheduled 5 hours of oral arguments regarding individual mandate - longest in 50 years. Important?

Chronic diseases affect almost 1 in 2 people and account for almost 80% of all health spending.

2/3 growth in costs from 1987-2010 due to chronic care - Dr. Mark McClellen, Director, Health Reform Brookings institute - nahucc

Listening to Congressman Mike Coffman (R-CO) - House Small Business Committee discuss legislative prospects for healthcare cost containment.

Metlife: Benefits remain an important mechanism to support business goals of employee attraction and retention. Study: http://bit.ly/AqAZju

In Washington DC at Health Reform conference. Details: http://bit.ly/z2YidG

California pre-existing condition plan enrollment ranks highest in U.S. Article: http://bit.ly/A58zKE

3 mile run/walk this AM followed by fresh apples, kale, shard juice with some parsley and mint. Healthy?

HP and Blue Shield of California sign five-year infrastructure and applications services agreement. Here: http://bit.ly/y3HIJY

1% individuals = 20% total health spending in US. Another 5% = 50%. So 70% health costs come from just 6%. Article: http://bit.ly/ybB5uK

IRS: employers w HRA's (Health Reimbursement Arrangements) do not report HRA portion on W2. Full notice here: http://bit.ly/AdhOXb

Study shows insurance companies have "thrived" since Healthcare overhaul. Article: http://bloom.bg/yKPKhk

I am thinking wrestling and lots of laughing with my 3 boys is good for my health...

PWC top health industry issues of 2012. Social media use grows for healthcare items. Study: http://pwc.to/vhtRh9