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Blue Dog Ross’s Conundrum: Should He Battle Health Bill That Could Benefit His Depressed Town?

Rep. Mike Ross grew up in tiny Prescott, Ark., and knows well the problems of many residents who can't afford health care insurance and have trouble getting access to hospitals and doctors. Yet Ross, a leader of the Blue Dog Democrats, stands ready to try to block passage of a health care reform bill in the House that might help his constituents; he complains the bill doesn't adequately contain costs or help rural areas enough.

By Eric Pianin and Ann Carrns

July 21, 2009

Opinion Column

When the Government Runs Health Insurance

Much of the health care reform debate centers on the Democratic push to create a government-run insurance option for working age Americans and their families. But shouldn't policymakers take a hard look at Medicare--the largest health insurance program in the country--before moving ahead to create something similar for everyone else?

By Roy Ramthun and James Capretta

July 2, 2009

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.

By alley

Sept. 9, 2009

Opinion Column

Reading the Fine Print on Health Reform: Encouraging News For Public Health

Partisan health reform fights have focused on a handful of concerns: the proposed public health insurance plan, individual and employer mandates, financing measures to subsidize low-income Americans and to cover the uninsured. As a combatant in some of these fights, I'm not one to say the partisan conflict is misplaced.

By Harold Pollack

June 25, 2009

Opinion Column

Don’t Ignore Long-Term Care During Health Debate

Sen. Ted Kennedy is vowing to make long-term care insurance part of health reform. But even he has an uphill struggle to make sure it's included in any broad-based bill.

By Howard Gleckman

May 31, 2009

“Partnership” Policies for Long-Term Care Hold Promise–and Pitfalls

To encourage people to buy long-term care insurance, more states are starting programs that allow people to keep some assets if they exhaust insurance benefits and need to go on Medicaid. Without such an arrangement, they would have to "spend down" assets to qualify for Medicaid. But, experts warn, the policies need strong inflation protections.

By Michelle Andrews

July 10, 2009

HELP Committee Postpones Day Of Reckoning

Senate Democrats release health care bill leaving out--for the moment--two of the most contentious items, while promising more talks with Republicans. Meanwhile, in the House, chairmen of three committees brief fellow Democrats on the contours of their bill.

By Mary Agnes Carey

June 9, 2009

Doctors Say Current System Impedes Patient Care

Doctors say lack of health insurance and not enough time with patients are major problems.

By Joanne Silberner, NPR News

June 15, 2009

Hot-Button Health Issue: Is Medicaid or Private Insurance Better for the Poor Uninsured?

Medicaid's role in health reform is emerging as a flash point, exposing policy and political rifts not only between the two parties but also among Democrats themselves.

By Mary Agnes Carey

July 1, 2009

Transcript: President Obama’s Montana Health Care Town Hall Meeting

The White House released a transcript of President Barack Obama's town hall meeting in Belgrade, Montana. He begins with prepared remarks and then answers questions from the audience.

By alley

Aug. 14, 2009

Recession Drives More People to Barter For Health Care

With many people strapped for cash, barter "exchanges" for health care is providing a temporary safety net of sorts for some workers who have lost their jobs and health coverage. And in some cases, people who have inadequate insurance are using barter to get critical services, such as dental and vision benefits.

By Rochelle Sharpe

June 17, 2009