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Sick Americans question the cost and quality of their health care – Poll

Sick Americans question the cost and quality of their health care – Poll

mong people who’ve recently required a lot of care, significant proportions say their treatment was poorly managed, with nearly a third complaining of poor communication among their caregivers. One in eight believe they got the wrong diagnosis, treatment or test.

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May 21, 2012 | By | Reply More
Panel proposes new tax to pay for public health

Panel proposes new tax to pay for public health

It may sound counterintuitive, but a panel of experts from the Institute of Medicine has concluded that the best way to slow the nation’s breakneck spending on medical care is to impose a tax on every health care transaction.

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April 11, 2012 | By | Reply More
CityClub’s 2012 Health Care Series begins April 17th

CityClub’s 2012 Health Care Series begins April 17th

Seattle’s City Club begins a four-part series on the cost of health care April 17: Why is it so high? and what can be done about it?

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April 5, 2012 | By More
Congress doing health care the hard way

Congress doing health care the hard way

“As the President has said, if it was easy to do, it would have been done already.”

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January 6, 2010 | By | Reply More
On health bill, Reid proves the ultimate deal maker

On health bill, Reid proves the ultimate deal maker

“. . . at the end of the day, Harry Reid’s about getting the deal done.”

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December 23, 2009 | By | Reply More
When Senate’s done, health bill work continues

When Senate’s done, health bill work continues

“The biggest challenge is getting the money sorted out. . . “

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December 22, 2009 | By | Reply More
In health debate, both sides vie for seniors’ support

In health debate, both sides vie for seniors’ support

“Seniors are incredibly important politically.”

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October 29, 2009 | By | Reply More
Public option short on Democratic votes in Senate

Public option short on Democratic votes in Senate

Polls show that most Americans want a public option, but supporters may not be able to muster the Democratic votes in the Senate needed for passage.

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October 22, 2009 | By | Reply More
Why Are Health Costs So High?

Why Are Health Costs So High?

The system pushes doctors to give unnecessary care, writes NPR’s Alix Spiegel

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October 9, 2009 | By | 2 Replies More
Views: The Health Reform Bills Would Be Great For the Business Of Health Care

Views: The Health Reform Bills Would Be Great For the Business Of Health Care

By Robert Laszewski President of the consulting firm Health Policy and Strategy Associates “From the looks of these health care bills, this ‘health care reform’ thing will be great for business!” Have you noticed how none of the big health care business special interests is running any negative health care reform ads? Why should they [...]

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August 27, 2009 | By | Reply More
Should the Homeless Be in Medicaid?

Should the Homeless Be in Medicaid?

By Pam Fessler, NPR News NPR is a Kaiser Health News partner Most homeless people in America are too poor to buy their own health coverage, but many also don’t qualify for Medicaid, the government-run health program for the poor. In 41 states, single adults are not eligible for Medicaid…you can have zero income and [...]

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August 25, 2009 | By | Reply More
Kill Grandma? Debunking A Health Bill Scare Tactic

Kill Grandma? Debunking A Health Bill Scare Tactic

By Julie Rovner, NPR News August 13, 2009 This story is from KHN partner NPR The story has spread so fast even President Obama got asked about it at one of his town hall meetings. But no, the health care overhaul bill now working its way through Congress would not require seniors to learn how [...]

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August 13, 2009 | By | Reply More