UPDATE: See this excellent analysis by Avenging Angel that was posted this morning.
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I didn't see a diary about this, if there is let me know. The WaPo reported that
The annual survey released Tuesday was conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust. Leaders of the organizations said their findings underscore the need for reform that reins in costs.
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Here's the ass-kicker:
Forty percent of employers surveyed said they are likely to increase the amount their workers pay out of pocket for doctor visits. Almost as many said they are likely to raise annual deductibles and the amount workers pay for prescription drugs.
And there are some choice quotes from some unusual suspects:
"Maintaining the status quo is simply not an option," said Antonio M. Perez, chief executive of Eastman Kodak and a leader of the Business Roundtable. "These costs are unsustainable and would put millions of workers at risk," Perez said in a statement.
This could not have come out at a better time. Spread it around!!!