Updated 1/17/2010 Most media, the Obama administration, and my last post attacked insurance companies for their premium increases since Congress passed health care reform legislation last year. The New York Times blames the health care bandits who got away. The Accomplices As their contribution to health care reform, manufacturers discounted drugs for seniors who hit [...]
Myths That Threaten Health Care Reform (Part 4) (Revised)
March 25, 2010 By 6 Comments
(Updated 8/20/2010) Efforts to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 are misguided. Though these new laws can be improved, they are important first steps toward reducing health care costs and increasing access to quality care. Opponents claim that insurance subsidies and increases to [...]
Myths That Threaten Health Care Reform (Part 3)
March 19, 2010 By 56 Comments
Abortion rights language is one of the biggest disagreements that remains between Progressives and Conservatives. Though some Conservatives claim that language in the Senate bill doesn’t go far enough to prevent federal funds from being used to pay for abortions, a pro-life group supports passage of the Senate bill, according to the National Catholic Reporter. [...]
