National Health Reform: What's New In 2011?

Some key provisions coming online in 2011 include:

--Elimination of cost-sharing for certain Medicare-covered preventive services
--Changes to the Medicare Advantage payment system
--Grants for small employers to establish wellness programs
--Establishment of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Program (CLASS Act)
--Grants for states to develop alternatives to tort litigation
--Disclosure of the nutritional content of standard menu items at chain restaurants and food sold from vending machines
--Creation of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation
--Grants for chronic disease prevention efforts in the Medicaid program
--Incentives for physicians to practice primary care through the Medicare program
--Changes to tax-free savings accounts such as Health Reimbursement Accounts or health Flexible Spending Accounts