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The Predicament of Near-Seniors And Health Reform
The differing interests and preferences of seniors and near-seniors reflect the perils of incremental reform in reaching universal coverage.
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A Market ‘Fundamentally Changed’: How Health Proposals Could Affect Americans Who Buy Their Own Insurance
New rules being debated by Congress could mean consumers couldn't be rejected because they have health problems and would include subsidies for lower-income people to buy insurance. But the rules won't solve all the problems faced by those who don't get insurance through their jobs.
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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.
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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.
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Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Explained
As part of our series, "Are You Covered? A Look at Americans and Health Insurance," KHN and NPR examine the federal health benefits program, which is considered a model for the nation.
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Senate Health Bill On The Floor Within Two Weeks
The Senate Finance Committee could begin work on a health overhaul bill as early as next week.
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A Forgotten Health Debate: Funding Long-term Care
Donna Taylor's father planned ahead - he had insurance and savings to pay for health coverage when he retired. But when he got sick and couldn't walk, he found he did not have enough coverage to pay for care for himself and his disabled wife.
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Ohio Health Care Lobbyist Pays $30,000 A Year For Health Insurance
Sebelius cites case of Rick Colby, who supports Obama's health care goals, but offers some changes.
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Health Bills Might Not Protect Some Needy Americans, Experts Say
As lawmakers weigh trimming legislation, some consumers might end up burdened by medical and insurance costs.
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Sen. Charles Grassley Discusses Alliance with Sen. Max Baucus
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.
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Transcript: Health On The Hill – August 31, 2009
New federal deficit numbers in combination with concerns that some voters have expressed at town hall meetings this August over the size, scope and cost of health care legislation may lead lawmakers to reconsider elements of the measure Democrats want to pass this year. The death of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., may create new momentum among Democrats and Republicans to resolve their differences over the bill, but the many complexities involved with any overhaul of the nation's health care system guarantee a lengthy debate this fall.
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Transcript Of President Obama’s Address: ‘I Still Believe We Can Act’
A transcript of President Barack Obama's address to Congress on his health care reform proposals.
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Health Insurance: How Much More Should Older People Pay?
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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Medicare Makes Patients Happy, But Can It Last?
As part of the series, "Are You Covered?" KHN and NPR profile Audrey Bernfield, 71, a two-time breast cancer survivor. When her cancer returned, her Medicare coverage enabled her to choose her own doctors, move closer to her family and get the best treatments for her situation. She says she prefers Medicare over a private insurer. Medicare Coverage Explained | Video Profile
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Could Lawsuit Curbs Pave Way For Health Care Deal?
The GOP has long said that many of the ills of the nation's health care system can be remedied with a cap on medical malpractice suits. Democrats say limits on pain and suffering awards are not the answer. Could a compromise save the president's health care initiative? This story comes from our partner NPR News.
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Will Long-Term Care Be Included In Health Reform?
The real challenge for long-term care reform remains indifference, rather than outright opposition.
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Democrats Are Tightening The Belt For Health Reform
Democrats are considering their options for a less ambitious overhaul plan, including a new proposal from Sen. Max Baucus. Meanwhile, President Obama is planning his address to Congress, in which he is expected to propose specific refinements to the current bills.
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Transcript: Health On The Hill – August 24, 2009
A bipartisan group of Senate Finance Committee members continues its negotiations on a bipartisan health care package while some Democrats want the party to push its own package if those negotiations fail.
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San Francisco’s Universal Health Care Model
The Healthy San Francisco Plan, the city's public health plan for the uninsured, has many of the elements currently under consideration in Washington, D.C. It was proposed as a stopgap measure until Congress moved ahead with universal coverage. Now, it's being heralded as a public option that works and a model for reform.
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Children’s Advocates Fear Health Reform Could Undermine CHIP
Proposals to move disadvantaged youngsters from the Children's Health Insurance Program to health exchanges raise concerns that benefits would be reduced.