The Incidental Economist

Johnathan Cohn is a superb source for all things health care policy (and politics). This afternoon’s post is a perfect example of his work. He puts all the confusing sturm und drang over health reform’s near death experience this week in perspective. Given all the conflicting signals, I think he draws the right conclusion that it isn’t dead, just mostly dead. Revival is not impossible, just hard and likely not imminent. If you want a clear explanation in one post of this week’s events in health reform politics, this is it.

But back to Cohn. He distinguishes himself from other bloggers in being a bit more deliberate. You won’t get a half dozen posts from him a day. But when a post comes through it reveals thoughtful reflection on recent events: no snap judgments; nothing sensational or over-spun; just good, solid analysis. He’s the Mr. Cool of the health care blogosphere.