Marc Boutin, JD

Looking forward to the Affordable Care Act in 2017, the patient community analyzes a list of improvements that HHS has proposed for the insurance marketplace.

A fundamental hurdle in the race for new and better treatments is the lengthy and costly development and review process.

It's time to reconfigure our health system to address patients' desired clinical outcomes within the context of their goals, aspirations, and personal circumstances.

Health insurance is now attainable for millions of Americans. However, research shows that patient protections must be strengthened and plan information must be made more readily accessible.

While there is increased awareness and activity in the area of patient engagement, efforts to advance the concept are fragmented and disjointed.