Embargoed Until 12:01 a.m., Dec. 2: State Trends in Premiums and Deductibles, 2003–2009: How Building on the Affordable Care Act Will Help Stem the Tide of Rising Costs and Eroding Benefits

Media Teleconference
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
1:00 p.m. E.T.

Agenda

1:00 – 1:05:
Introduction:  Karen Davis, President, The Commonwealth Fund


1:05 – 1:15
Highlights from State Trends in Premiums and Deductibles, 2003–2009:
How Building on the Affordable Care Act Will Help Stem the Tide of Rising Costs and Eroding Benefits
Cathy Schoen, Senior Vice President, The Commonwealth Fund


1:15
Q and A:
Karen Davis and Cathy Schoen