Health On The Hill: Baucus Asks Finance Committee For Truman-Like ‘Courage’
As the Senate Finance Committee devolved into partisan infighting about health overhaul legislation, chairman Max Baucus quoted Harry Truman’s advice to show some courageous, skillful leadership, and seize the opportunity to change things for the better.
Medicare Recipient Video: ‘I Hope Medicare Stays Healthy For A Long Time’
Seventy-one year old Audrey Bernfield is one of the 45 million people on Medicare, the government health insurance program for the disabled and those over 65. Like most beneficiaries, she is very satisfied with her coverage.
Baucus Offers Modified Version Of Finance Committee Chairman’s Mark
The modifications are designed to make health insurance more affordable for low- and middle-income Americans by increasing the Health Care Affordability Tax Credit and lowering the penalties for people who fail to meet the individual requirement to have health insurance. See related news summaries.
Senate Finance Committee Press Release On Bill Modifications
The Senate Finance Committee released a press release summarizing the major modifications to the Chariman’s Mark.
Sen. Max Baucus’ Opening Statement For Senate Finance Bill
This morning, the Senate Finance Committee released the “Opening Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) at Today’s Mark-Up of the America’s Healthy Future Act.”
‘Cadillac Plan’ Video: The Stabbe Family
Mitch Stabbe and Marjorie Goldman treasure their “Cadillac” plan health insurance, even though it costs more than $20,000 in premiums per year. Their son, Bryan, has Crohn’s disease, which means very expensive treatments. Part of our special series produced in partnership with NPR: Are You Covered? A Look at Americans and Health Insurance.
‘Cadillac Plan’ Video: Rusty and Deb Lovell
Deb and Rusty Lovell are not the kind of people you would expect to have “gold-plated” health insurance. Deb works at a community college and earns a little over $30,000 a year. But the health benefits she gets from the New Hampshire government have made a huge difference in their lives. Part of our special series produced in partnership with NPR: Are You Covered? A Look at Americans and Health Insurance.
Transcript: Health On The Hill – September 21, 2009
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin discuss recent and upcoming activities on the Hill — part of a weekly series of video reports.
Health On The Hill – September 21, 2009
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin discuss recent and upcoming activities on the Hill — part of a weekly series of video reports.
Transcript: Obama At Health Care Rally ‘Fired Up And Ready To Go’
The White House released a transcript of President Obama’s remarks to a rally at the University of Maryland. He encourages the enthusiastic crowd to support his health care proposal.
Highlights Of Senator Max Baucus’ News Conference
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., discussed his health proposal at a Capitol Hill news conference today. He acknowledged the lack of Republican support, but expressed confidence that some members of the GOP would sign on, saying: “At the end of the day, we all share a common purpose, that is to make the lives of Americans better tomorrow than they are today, and to get health-care reform done, which means the time to come for action is now.”
Update From Mary Agnes Carey: What Baucus’ New Bill Means
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey discusses Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus’ new health care bill, which was released today.
Press Release: Baucus’ Plan To Lower Health Care Costs
The following is a press release on Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus’ new health care reform legislation.
Transcript: Health On The Hill – September 15, 2009
NPR’s Julie Rovner and KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin discuss recent and upcoming activities on the Hill.
Health On The Hill – September 15, 2009
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin are joined by NPR’s Julie Rovner to discuss Sen. Max Baucus’ health reform package and the chances for Republican support for a health overhaul bill.
Checking In With Dr. Abraham Verghese On The Importance Of The Bedside Manner
The author of “My Own Country” and “Cutting For Stone” talks about his solution to the critical shortage of primary care physicians, the impact of technology on the patient-physician relationship and ‘the charm and magic’ of being at a patient’s bedside.
Transcript: Health On The Hill – September 10, 2009
Transcript of KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin’s discussion of recent and upcoming activities on the Hill.
Health On The Hill – September 10, 2009
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and other experts discuss recent and upcoming activities on the Hill — part of a weekly series of video reports.
Experts Analyze Obama’s Speech
KHN asked nine experts
Excerpts From The President’s Speech To Congress On Health Care Reform
Highlights of the president’s address to Congress include his proposals for guaranteed insurance coverage, mandates to buy insurance and insurance exchanges. He endorsed a ‘public option,’ but said he would remain open to other ideas to expand coverage.
