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People are worried in towns like Warsaw, Ind., considered the "orthopedic device manufacturing capital" of the world. The industry is fighting the $4 billion-a-year tax included in the Senate Finance Committee bill to help pay for health reform.
The roots of Medicare Advantage plans go back to the late 1970s, when health planners believed they could improve care while saving money. Now, health care reformers say the plans are too costly.
The Indian Health Service serves as an example of "big" government health care that is lean and efficient.
The cornerstone of Atlanta medical care strives to turn a corner, but fight over dialysis center underscores difficulties of meeting increasing demands in a poor economy.
The President has said "the status quo is not an option," but that is for the most part what these bills would give us.
The House Minority Leader suggested that the drug-industry pact with President Obama, whom he called a "bully" - will backfire on industry and consumers. The GOP has its own health bill, which Boehner announced on June 17.
From the looks of these health care bills, this "health care reform" thing will be great for business! But as far as "bending the curve" and beginning to make our health care system any more affordable or sustainable-or any less of a burden on patients and taxpayers-I can't find it.
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Billy Tauzin, president and CEO of PhRMA, the biggest trade association for the prescription drug industry.
As congressional legislation takes shape, most of the major health care players - hospitals, doctors, nursing homes, health insurers and pharmaceutical companies - are likely to benefit over the long term.
In an interview with KHN's Eric Pianin, Republican Grassley says his long-standing alliance with Democratic Finance Committee Chairman Baucus remains strong despite political pressure but won't influence his decision on whether to support bipartisan health care legislation. Listen to the interview.
On a conference call with reporters Tuesday morning, Karen Ignagni, President and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans said the "Washington politics as usual" of finger pointing at health insurers is hurting the process of trying to forge consensus on health reform.
On a conference call with reporters Tuesday morning, Karen Ignagni, President and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans, said the "Washington politics as usual" of finger pointing at health insurers is hurting the process of trying to forge consensus on health reform.
KHN interviewed several Americans about their reactions to the president's speech: Was it persuasive? How would the proposals he outlined affect you and your family?
Far from being "game-changers," the agreements are the same old Washington game of bribes, backroom deals, profiteering and protectionism.
Charles "Chip" Kahn III, president of the Federation of American Hospitals, has been a major player on the Washington health policy scene for nearly 25 years. As head of the lobbying group representing investor-owned hospitals, Kahn helped negotiate a deal in June among the hospital industry and the White House and the Senate Finance Committee.
Within 20 years, seniors will make up nearly one-quarter of the nation's population. Eric Dishman, the director for health innovation and policy at Intel, sees the demographic shift as a market opportunity.
An anti-tax group goes after Democratic health reform proposals, alleging they would lead to rationing and crushing government deficits. But the campaign includes some dubious comparisons with the British health system, and the group's recommended solutions are open to question.
An anti-tax group goes after Democratic health reform proposals, alleging they would lead to rationing and crushing government deficits. But the campaign includes some dubious comparisons with the British health system, and the group's recommended solutions are open to question.
Maria Bishop, age 60, pays $500 a month for health insurance. Chris Denny, 27, pays $117. In most states, insurers can charge older customers far more than younger ones. As Congress wrestles with a health care overhaul, lawmakers are debating new limits that could narrow the difference.
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