As Congress prepares to reconvene to take up the monumental task of overhauling the nation’s health care delivery system, associations large and small, representing all sectors, have edged their way into the debate. Lobbying titans such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AARP are pressing their cases in an advertising frenzy that continues unabated. Smaller groups are also joining the effort. Nearly 50 national associations of varying size and scope have signed on to a recent health care position paper sent by the Chamber to Capitol Hill. “Health care issues touch so many (groups) at so many different levels … the interest level is very, very high,” said Jim Clarke,… Read More