Reacting to the Reform

Last week the leading names in healthcare finance met in Miami (FL, USA) to discuss the causes and effects of the new healthcare reform.

Last week the leading names in healthcare finance met in Miami (FL, USA) to discuss the causes and effects of the new healthcare reform.

Since the reform proposal back in the spring there have been endless and conflicting statements outlining the potential pitfalls of the proposal, and the effect it will have on the US healthcare system. Those in attendance last week, however, only dealt with the facts and how they will implement a variety of systems to deal with the changes.

The government believes that by insuring everyone, the cost of healthcare-per-person will decrease significantly; at the moment those who can afford their insurance usually cover the costs of those who cannot. The problem has now been faced head-on and the CFO Healthcare committee believe that without the reform the problem would have continued to deteriorate.

The meeting began by discussing the critical strategies in preparing the healthcare for the decade ahead, Marc Holland — CEO and