What will it cost?  With healthcare costs soaring and a weakening economy, the federal budget impact of potential health legislation will shape the range of policy choices.  Budget estimates, or so-called scores, of legislation from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) can make or break a policy proposal.  Historically, scoring has shaped every piece of significant health policy legislation, and next year will prove no exception.

The next Administration will face huge pressures to expand access to care and improve quality, while reducing healthcare costs.  Newly reinstated budget rules require that Congress offset the costs of new Medicare or Medicaid spending with cuts to other programs.  New analyses of evidence-based medicine, health information technology, and other potential cost savers will shape Congress’ decisions.  Health care leaders and advocates – whether focused on patients, providers, health plans, employers or manufacturers – need to understand scoring and how it will affect the post-election debate.

Are you ready to get the inside track on scoring health legislation? Understand the rules of scoring health legislation and the types of information that are vital in defining and pricing policy proposals.  Learn from experts in the scoring arena and connect with stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum.

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