“We need to make a copy of your driver’s license,” insisted the young front desk assistant at the doctor’s office. “Why?” asked the reluctant gray-haired patient. “Well, this is just something we are required to do for HIPAA,” responded the assistant. “Really? What if I do not let you?” the patient huffed.

“What has happened in health care since the end of summer?” asked the wayfaring senior partner. “Seriously?” responded the frustrated junior associate.
A. Health reform plods along.
Much of what dominates the health care industry these days is