With Democrats winning control of the House and Senate, the election results are likely to shift momentum away from consumer-directed health plans, according to Allan Hubbard, assistant to the president for economic policy and director of the National Economic Council. more»

The Democratic Party’s move into power in the House and Senate last week may be significant more for what won’t happen as a result than what will. The Democrats are now in a key position to stall, alter or kill Republican-backed moves regarding Medicare, health savings accounts, specialty hospitals and stem-cell research. more»

With Democrats winning control of the U.S. House of Representatives this week, and likely to take control of the Senate with one seat still undecided, significant changes could be in store for health care policy and other benefit issues that could affect businesses across the country. more»