Video: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate Medicare
At the New Hampshire debate, candidates Newt Gingrich, Tim Pawlenty, Rick Santorum, Herman Cain and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, discussed the controversial Ryan budget plan that would revamp Medicare and put forth some solutions of their own.
Video: Bachmann, Romney, Pawlenty, Gingrich On Health Law
The Republican presidential nomination debate featured a question about the new health law. The candidates pledged to repeal it and Mitt Romney defended the health reform law he signed while governor of Massachusetts. Former Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty made news when he backed away from confronting Romney on the Massachusetts plan.
Bachmann, Romney, Pawlenty, Gingrich On Health Law
The Republican presidential nomination debate featured a question about the new health law. The candidates pledged to repeal it and Mitt Romney defended a health law he signed while governor of Massachusetts. Former Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty made news when he backed away from confronting Romney on the Massachusetts plan.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate Medicare
At the New Hampshire debate, candidates Newt Gingrich, Tim Pawlenty, Rick Santorum, Herman Cain and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, discussed the controversial Ryan budget plan that would revamp Medicare and put forth some solutions of their own.
Berwick: “I’ve Got The Back” Of Medicare Beneficiaries (Video)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Donald Berwick discusses the GOP proposals for controlling the costs of Medicare and “the way out of this Medicaid dilemma.”
Dr. Terance Millan discusses his role as a nocturnist at North Florida Regional Medical Center.
Health On The Hill Transcript: Some States Moving Ahead With Health Insurance Exchanges
In today’s Health on the Hill segment, Christine Vestal of Stateline joins KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Jackie Judd to assess the progress
Some States Moving Ahead With Health Insurance Exchanges (Video)
In today’s Health on the Hill segment, Christine Vestal of Stateline joins KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Jackie Judd to assess the progress
Health Law Provides Free Prevention Benefits – With Caveats (Video)
KHN’s “Insuring Your Health” columnist Michelle Andrews talks with Jackie Judd about the provisions in the health law that provide for free preventive tests. While the law doesn’t apply to all insurance plans, it should cut costs for many people.
Document: Proposals To Reduce Health Care Spending And The Deficit
Before the May 25 2011 Fiscal Summit, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation sought ideas on solutions for “America’s unsustainable long-term fiscal challenges” from six groups that spanned the political spectrum: the American Enterprise Institute, the Bipartisan Policy Center, the Center for American Progress, the Economic Policy Institute, The Heritage Foundation, and the Roosevelt Institute. Ideas included […]
Health on the Hill Transcript – Democrats Push Senate Budget Vote On GOP Medicare Plan
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about Democratic efforts to get Senate Republicans on the record on an increasingly unpopular GOP budget that includes big changes to Medicare by scheduling a vote this week. The move is seen by some as a strictly political move that won’t bring lawmakers closer to agreement on a budget.
Democrats Push Senate Budget Vote On GOP Medicare Plan (Video)
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about Democratic efforts to get Senate Republicans on the record regarding an increasingly unpopular GOP budget that includes big changes to Medicare. A vote is scheduled this week. The move is seen by some as a strictly political step that won’t bring lawmakers closer to agreement on a budget. (A transcript is also available.)
Newt Gingrich On GOP Medicare Plan (Video Clip)
Sunday on NBC’s Meet The Press, Newt Gingrich likened Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan to change Medicare into a voucher system “social engineering,” and said imposing radical change from either side of the political spectrum isn’t a “very good way for a free society to operate.”
Health On The Hill Transcript – Coburn Exit Has Some Questioning Role Of Gang Of Six
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks with The Fiscal Times’ Eric Pianin about the Gang of Six, negotiators seeking consensus on deficit reduction plans.
Coburn Exit Has Some Questioning Role Of Gang Of Six (Video)
In today’s Health On The Hill, KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks with The Fiscal Times’ Eric Pianin about the Gang of Six, negotiators seeking consensus on deficit reduction plans. The group lost a member this week after Sen. Tom Coburn left talks Tuesday over proposed cuts to Medicare, potentially leaving them overshadowed by other similar efforts, like one headed by Vice President Joe Biden. (Audio and text versions also available.)
Coburn Exit Has Some Questioning Role Of Gang Of Six
In today’s Health On The Hill, KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks with The Fiscal Times’ Eric Pianin about the Gang of Six, negotiators seeking consensus on deficit reduction plans. The group lost a member this week after Sen. Tom Coburn left talks Tuesday over proposed cuts to Medicare, potentially leaving them overshadowed by other similar efforts, like one headed by Vice President Joe Biden.
Navigating The Tricky World Of Maternity Coverage
Michelle Andrews, author of KHN’s “Insuring Your Health” weekly feature, talks with Jackie Judd about how various types of insurance plans do
Romney Defends Mass. Health Plan: ‘Right For The People Of My State’ (Video Excerpts)
In a major speech today at the University of Michigan Medical School, Mitt Romney defended the health reform law he signed while governor of Massachusetts. And, he used a PowerPoint presentation to lay out a very different vision for what he would do if he becomes president, which includes reliance on more market-based competition among insurers and health care providers.
Romney Defends Mass. Health Plan: ‘Right For The People Of My State’
In a major speech today at the University of Michigan Medical School, Mitt Romney defended the health reform law he signed while governor of Massachusetts. And, he used a PowerPoint presentation to lay out a very different vision for what he would do if he becomes president, which includes reliance on more market-based competition among insurers and health care providers.
Navigating The Tricky World Of Maternity Coverage
Michelle Andrews, author of KHN’s “Insuring Your Health” weekly feature, talks with Jackie Judd about how various types of insurance plans do
