State of the Union: Time To Trim the Regulatory Fat in Health Care?
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As president, Barack Obama has presided over the largest expansion of U.S. health care services since the creation of Medicare.
But that doesn't mean the president is immune to cutting back, too.
As Obama continues to shift away from touting the Affordable Care Act and focus on its implementation, it's clear that streamlining federal regulations will be a top priority for the White House this year.
And as one of the nation's most heavily regulated sectors, health care stands to be significantly affected.
How To Interpret Last Night's Address
Don't overweight the State of the Union's importance.
Brendan Nyhan, a Dartmouth University professor and political scientist, offered a reminder this week that the address is more political theatre than actual strategic plan.
But what Obama did or didn't stress is an interesting barometer of his priorities, or at least a good metaphor for health care's relative importance.
Two years ago, the president spoke for several minutes -- a total of 570 words -- in urging Congress to pass the Affordable Care Act.
Last night, Obama devoted just 44 words to his health reforms -- never once touting the law's actual impact, like 2.5 million young Americans gaining coverage through the ACA.
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