A Primer on Employer and Employee Issues in the House Health Care Reform Legislation

September 25, 2009

Download the full report (PDF)

Foreword

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commissioned this analysis by Nandan Kenkeremath, President of Leading Edge Policy and Strategy LLC, in order to enlighten the often confusing debate surrounding pending health care legislation on Capitol Hill. While the focus of this analysis is on H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009," we believe that this review will help readers better understand both that bill and those pending in the Senate.

While much has been written about pending legislation, we believe that this analysis is one of the few that really digs down into the many nuances involved in how they affect the employer community. We hope that you will find it helpful, and look forward to continuing to foster informed, critical debate about this important policy issue and the legislative process leading toward comprehensive health reform.

Randel K. Johnson
Senior Vice President, Labor, Immigration, & Employee Benefits
U.S. Chamber of Commerce