Analyst Available to Comment on Gov. Bill Richardson's Universal Healthcare Proposal

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Josh Kelley, analyst with HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, is available to discuss Gov. Bill Richardson's healthcare reform proposal in light of a special legislative session that has been called for August 15. Gov. Richardson called the session following the July 2008 announcement of a nearly $400 million state budget surplus in New Mexico.

Mr. Kelley can respond to the following questions: -- What does the governor's universal healthcare plan entail? -- What other solutions are being considered to reduce the number of uninsured in New Mexico? -- Why is New Mexico an unattractive place for new entrants in the health plan market?

Mr. Kelley is the author of the recently published Albuquerque Market Overview which provides a detailed analysis of local healthcare market drivers, including legislation, health systems and hospitals, physicians, health plans and employers that influence healthcare in a given market.

To speak with Mr. Kelley, please contact Lisa Osgood at 781-296-2606 or losgood@hl-isy.com.

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