America's Healthcare Challenge

If you ever wondered why nobody is hiring this caller makes a pretty good case. It is difficult to plan ahead with the uncertainty created by a federal government on autopilot and an economy in stagnation mode.

The team addresses some common questions on healthcare reform submitted by business owners.

One of the main coverage strategies was the Medicaid expansion but the Supreme Court ruled states can opt out. This is creating fierce debate in every state.

On this segment the team breaks down "Rate Shock." Simply put, the healthcare reform law changes how Insurance companies can rate. This means if you are younger American... you will be paying more. The E.D. Bellis team breaks this issue down and offers commentary.

Sean and Tom Becka discuss the challenges related to the Affordable Care Act.

Sean on the Tom Becka show discussing the ACA exemptions for Congressional committee and leadership staff and other healthcare reform issues.

There is no issue hotter in the news than the healthcare reform law. Politico broke a story last week about a little known amendment in the law requiring Members of Congress and their Personal Staff go to the exchange. Also on this week's show is a lively discussion about Medicaid expansion and potential rate shock many American's will face next year.

The System is broken and we the people need to start educating ourselves. I have had a unique vantage point throughout my career. Here are my concluding arguments on why the system is broken and we need to start having a bipartisan conversation about some serious issues that need to be fixed.

The Department of Health and Human Services is the largest cabinet. It is essentially doubling in size because of the Affordable Care Act is roughly the size and scope of other programs like Medicare and Medicaid. They are administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

If you are a fan of flavored vodka you may be paying more under a new tax in the President's Budget. What many also do not understand is how expensive it is to enforce the tax code. Sean discusses these issues and others.