The new law and the threat of litigation it brings probably have something to do with the out-of-control cost of directors' and officers' liability insurance.
If investors started to suspect the country's spending is truly out of control, the cost of borrowing would skyrocket, the dollar would deteriorate and the good times might not come back.
Though health insurance companies worry about their ability to control the cost of new customers, they are expected to aggressively push outpatient care and low-cost prescription drugs as a way to keep premiums low.
The biggest cost councils can control is the cost of labour.
And we can control the cost of health care in our state.
FORBES: How Red States Wrestle with Obamacare: The Forbes Interview with Texas' Rick Perry
Unfortunately, while it was a noble effort, and the plan did effectively wipe out the uninsured population, it did nothing to control the cost of health care.
FORBES: Chris Christie's "Intellectually Dishonest" Attack on Romneycare's Critics
At the same time (as already evident under Medicare) the treatment of infrequent but costly catastrophic diseases and conditions will be limited in the name of cost control, and the case-by-case discretion of doctors and other providers will be closely monitored and restricted.
WSJ: Christopher DeMuth: A Referendum on ObamaCare and Liberty
It is one of ruthless cost control and mercenary treatment to providers of labor (workers and staff) and capital (not just by beating down bank loan rates but also, primarily, by demanding from suppliers extended low or no-cost trade credit).
Committee chairman Margaret Hodge said inefficient funding systems and poor cost control had driven up the cost of the programme.
But surely going only for coverage now just delays the task of cost control until later?
The enhancement in margin came on account of cost control, reduced bad debt and other factors.
FORBES: Addus HomeCare Stock More Than Doubles In A Year, Still Looks Like A Bargain
But it is expensive, and it takes only hesitant steps in the crucial direction of cost control.
Mr Orszag is right that, if implemented, this provision will represent an important lever of cost control.
Basically, Obama is saying that if Republicans want to cut costs, they should consider the kinds of cost control measures that will make Medicare more, not less, powerful.
Environment minister Lord Taylor said the government and households could not control the rising cost of energy but could play a part in ensuring that it was used more efficiently.
If Ryanair gains control of Aer Lingus, it would mark the first time one of Europe's "legacy" -- or formerly state-owned -- carriers falls under the control of a low-cost pioneer.
"The OFT found what insurers have known for years - that when a customer has a crash that is their fault, their insurer has little control over the cost of the subsequent claim, " said Nick Starling, the ABI's director of general insurance.
BBC: Car insurance market referred to Competition Commission
These organizations have a true financial incentive to reduce the cost of care, and their direct control of physicians allows them to orchestrate more cost-effective interventions.
So the cost control aspects of it, the coverage aspects of it, and the insurance reform aspects of it all fit together.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Holds a Town Hall in New Hampshire
Space engineers are keen on extending the internet to space to control spacecraft because of the considerable cost and time savings that can be made.
Fortunately, I can control the peak with my routers, allowing me some control (at the cost of alienating my users who will see worse performance individually).
"Clubs are now in a reporting period that will count towards the first assessment of UEFA's financial fair play break-even requirement for international competition and Premier League clubs are also considering the implementation of additional cost control regulation at a domestic level, " added Jones.
CNN: Big spending masks age of austerity for top soccer clubs
He said that fuel inflation and other factors outside of the department's control were responsible for three-quarters of the cost increase over the past year.
BBC: Watchdog warns of defence project delays and overspending
Deferral of internal control audits has become the norm, although the cost savings of doing so are perhaps not as great as envisioned.
FORBES: On Its One-Year Anniversary, Two Cheers For The JOBS Act
The British Gas boss claimed that 85% of the price it charges customers is outside its control, including wholesale gas prices and the cost of government policies to try to reduce emissions and help the poorest households.
The critical question is how soon that sort of quality and cost control will be available to patients everywhere across the country.
Under the new health care law, many insurers were, as of August 2012, required to cover the cost of most FDA-approved birth control prescribed by a doctor (but not abortifacient drugs).
The only of the four biggest banks with true cost-control credibility is Wells Fargo, home to a long line of maniacal bean counters.
FORBES: How Long Will Buffett Be Under Water With U.S. Bancorp?
On taking the helm, Mr Sihler said that cost control would be one of his first priorities.
The sense that Skype is a free service, both in terms of cost and overt corporate control, is a big part of its appeal.
FORBES: Will Microsoft's Changes To The Architecture Of Skype Make It Easier To Snoop?
应用推荐