While the election has settled the ultimate question about the direction of healthcare reform, key issues remain unresolved for states and health plans, such as Medicaid expansion and essential benefit packages. Even more so, the larger context of the struggling economy will have direct impact on how health policy plays out locally and nationally. With national health spending on course to reach $4 trillion by the end of the decade, policymakers cannot deny the urgent need drive improvement over the status quo. Our Deloitte expert weighs in on the pivotal issues for Obama's next four years. » More
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