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Democrats Champion Change, Republicans Charge Confusion In Message Talking Points
Democrats and Republicans are both honing their message ahead of still developing town hall forums that have sparked ire from citizens, both hoping to make their message clear and win support.
Today’s Editorials and Opinions
A selection of Wednesday’s editorials and opinions from around America.
Kentucky Health Officials Join National HIV Testing Effort
Health officials in Kentucky are participating in a nationwide effort called the “Test 1 Million Campaign,” with the hopes of “encouraging everyone to get tested for HIV, particularly African-Americans and Hispanics,” WKYT.com reports.
Many Seniors Worry Health Reform Could Hurt Instead Of Help
Seniors are concerned about exactly what health reform means for them.
A Historical Look At Health Refom
Several news organizations offered a historical look at health reform and explainers on specific proposals.
Jobless, Uninsured Seek Health Care From COBRA And Free Clinics
Many people are going without health care in the current economy, but COBRA and free clinics can provide relief.
Editorial Discusses Needle Exchange Restrictions Included In House Bill
The “onerous restrictions” that are “wrapped up in legislation that ostensibly would lift a 21-year-old ban on using federal money to fund syringe-swapping groups,” should be removed once “the House and Senate meet in conference committee to hash out the final legislation,” a Washington Post editorial states.
Fact-Checkers: Health Care Myths Range From Untrue To Open Questions
Business is good for fact-checkers. Media reports and two well-regarded fact-checking organizations, FactCheck.org and PolitiFact.org, have weeded through the rhetoric on both sides of the health reform debate.
Despite Officials’ Efforts To Clear Air, Fears About End-Of-Life Care Remain
Rumors and controversy continue to swirl around end-of-life issues and health care reform as President Barack Obama and others try to calm fears and offer clarity.
Under Pressure From Dems, Insurers Point Fingers At Doctors’ Charges
A new survey sponsored by the leading insurance industry group shows that its member companies received some huge bills
Congressional Black Caucus Keeps Up Efforts For Reform
The Congressional Black Caucus has pledged to keep health reform center stage, noting that both the House and Senate bills would significantly reduce the number of uninsured Americans — a disproportionate number of whom are black.
Technology Alone Won’t Solve E-Health Privacy Challenges, Experts Say
Spreading electronic health records to hospitals and doctors is endorsed by most experts, but concerns remain about whether current systems are up to the challenge of protecting privacy as records go digital.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Various Personalities Weigh In On Health Care
A range of personalities offer their different perspectives on health care reform.
AHIP Study Finds Large Cost Variations
The insurers’ survey uses Medicare payments as the point of comparison for certain out-of-network fees in 30 states.
Obama Pushes For Reform At New Hampshire Town Hall Meeting
President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, early this afternoon to push for health care reform.
Survey Finds New Low In Support For Health Overhaul
A new report finds a low in support for health care overhaul following intense town hall meetings and amid cost concerns.
Clinton Visits Democratic Republic Of Congo
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo said the U.S. is “very concerned about civilian casualties, both deaths and rapes, and other injuries from the military action” in the country, Reuters reports (Pleming, 8/11).
Scientists Discover How New Drug Kills Roundworms
A PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases study found how a new drug developed by scientists in China effectively kills roundworms
