USA Today - "Health care spending increases hit new low"

[TomCADem]

This does not fit into the current news narrative of repeating a right wing talking point along with an old picture of President Obama frowning, then commenting that the ACA will hurt Democrat's chances in 2014. Yup, this is what is reported as news, the same right wing talking points you have heard 24/7 by the MSM.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2013/11/20/health-care-spending-growth/3650243/

WASHINGTON — Buoyed by a report showing that health care spending has risen by the lowest rate ever recorded, White House officials said Wednesday a continuation of the trend could lead to more jobs and lower-than-expected costs.

Reduced health care costs for employers could lead to 200,000 to 400,000 new jobs per year by the second half of the decade, said Jason Furman, the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers.

"If just half the recent slowdown in spending can be sustained, health care spending a decade from now will be $1,400 per person lower," Furman said.

The Council of Economic Advisers report released Wednesday also said health care inflation is the lowest it has been in 50 years.

[Moostache]

1. Just imagine how low it could go under single payer...

I am furious about the right wing's attempts to nullify President Obama's every move, but in this fight, there is yet another bridge to cross before we can really fix the problems. We managed to staunch the bleeding, now let's get down to actually treating the metaphorical patient...

[RBInMaine]

2. That can't come close to passing right now. FOCUS ON SUPPORTING THE ACA. Fight a WINNABLE battle.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

4. Thank you!!!

[Sunlei]

3. ACA law restricting insurance profits starts to help a little? rebate checks must also be good.

Now we need to open up rx drug sales from other countries with much lower prices. Consumers of those rx drugs should be able to buy at lower prices.