The re-election of George W Bush as...

The re-election of George W Bush as president and continued Republican direct of Congress reduce chances for any major expansion in health care coverage for the uninsured, or for Medicaid reform. Instead, the administration will champion social security and tax reform, which may include additional tax incentives for individuals and small businesses to obtain health coverage and establish health savings accounts.

Of particular importance to pharmaceutical companies is to what extent the Bush administration finalizes the massive regulations and policies needinessed to establish the new