Cost of Health Reform

From the New York Times: "President Obama went before a convention of receptive but wary doctors on Monday to make the economic case for a health care overhaul, both for the nation and for the physicians' own bottom lines."

Excerpts, video, and a full transcript of the President's speech to the American medical Association have been posted to the White House website. The HealthReform.gov website includes more information about the administration's plan.

Recently, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has produced several analyses of health reform proposals:

Health Care Reform and the Federal Budget

Response to Questions About Health Care Industry Stakeholders' Proposals

Preliminary Analysis of Major Provisions Related to Health Insurance Coverage Under the Affordable Health Choices Act
CBO has also compiled cost estimates and related to health issues and policy.

Source: Pear, R., and Calmes, J. (15 June 2009). "Cost Concerns as Obama Pushes Health Issue." New York Times.