Hey, David Broder's on a roll: Here's a nice report (not a column) on governors' support for SCHIP, the program that expands Medicare to cover some kids. And the Bush administration faces bipartisan pressure on this one. The Guvs don't … [Read more...]
Niki Tsongas, Jamie Eldridge, Michael Moore, and You
Bean in the 'Burbs writes that he saw SiCKO this past weekend and really liked it. He asked a good question about why Michael Moore didn't issue a Call To Action in the film such as for passage of HR 676 (the federal Medicare for All bill), … [Read more...]
Romney’s health plan: Enough to make you ill
Rare indeed is a law that can outrage both libertarians and socialists, but that is precisely what the new Massachusetts mandatory health insurance law does. Though it was touted by its biggest proponent, former governor and … [Read more...]
Friday quick hits
What a treasure the Berkshires are; Massachusetts' slice of heaven, as far as I'm concerned. I'm at Fuel Coffee Shop in Great Barrington, which has a very fast wireless connection. Good on them.Here's some catching up ...Jay tut-tuts … [Read more...]
Is preventative care included in the MA plans?
An anecdote: One of the big sticking points in the new health care plans offered through the Connector was the inclusion of certain preventative care. But I went to the site to test something out. Let's look at Tufts Health Plan Bronze "HMO … [Read more...]
Last Chance Before “Single Payer” Helath Care Arrives
The AMA, HMO's and the Major Health Care Insurance Companies don't want a single payer helath care system because it's not in their best "profitable" interests. The new Massachusetts health care plan is, in my opinion, the last chance … [Read more...]
Lightning round! (random dribbles and drabs)
Things about which I only have a little bit to say:A big woot woot to John Rosenthal for this: Pretty bad-ass. An NRA spokesman called it a "shameless publicity ploy." On a billboard, no less! Shocking!"TOPGUN runs for Congress":As a Naval … [Read more...]
Guest post up @ FireDogLake: More Sicko stuff
Here's my latest guest-post at FireDogLake, on Sicko and the health care activist scene. It's kind of a longer version of this post; in any event, it's nice to get perspectives from the national audience they have there.I'm hearing of … [Read more...]
Charlie Baker fails to justify his existence
Yes, as the health care battle continues into the next few years, we're going to have to ask our health insurers why they should continue to exist. This matters, since both John Edwards and Barack Obama have offered plans which envision … [Read more...]
Donoghue on health care
I'm reminded of an excellent roundtable discussion at TAPPED, outlining what a decent set of health care priorities would look like. There was some thought that the tie should be cut between employer and coverage. I have to agree with that, … [Read more...]
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