As the standard joke goes, we have some good news, and some bad news. The good news is that healthcare "industry leaders" told President Obama today they can find ways to slow the growth of healthcare costs by 1.5% or $2 trillion over 10 years. They're ready to embrace "voluntary" controls:

The president met with representatives of leading health industry groups, including hospitals, drug makers and doctors, who have agreed to slow the explosive growth of healthcare spending over the coming decade.

They have embraced several cost-saving strategies already being promoted by Washington policymakers, such as simplifying billing, restructuring the way hospitals are paid and improving information technology. Details on how the $2 trillion could be saved,