» Large and medium-size employers (not defined) would be required to offer health insurance coverage for their employees, or to make some type of contribution to the public health insurance plan he proposes to create. Obama has not released the specifics of the amount that large and medium-size employers would be required to pay.

» Small employers would be exempt from the requirement to provide coverage to workers or contribute to the public health insurance plan.

» Obama’s plan includes actions to improve quality and lower overall health care costs through investments in information technology, improved preventive care, and enhanced Chronic disease
A disease that is long lasting and is generally thought of as permanent management.

» Drug costs would be reduced through new regulations for drug companies, as well as the ability of Americans to purchase drugs from other developed countries, with measures in place to ensure drug safety.