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Individual Insurance: How Much Financial Protection Does It Provide
Promoting Federalism
I am writing this from "the most historic square mile in America," a few blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. The occasion is the 25th annual Resource Bank meeting, sponsored by The Heritage Foundation and attended by more than 400 leaders of state and regional think tanks. These brave souls include Larry Reed, president of the established and highly influential … [Read more...] about Promoting Federalism
Promoting Federalism
I am writing this from "the most historic square mile in America," a few blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. The occasion is the 25th annual Resource Bank meeting, sponsored by The Heritage Foundation and attended by more than 400 leaders of state and regional think tanks. These brave souls include Larry Reed, president of the established and highly influential … [Read more...] about Promoting Federalism
Prospects
Senior Capitol Hill staff members outlined prospects for passage of a Medicare prescription drug benefit this year during a Commonwealth Fund conference Wednesday on "Options and Possibilities." Julie James of Health Policy Alternatives gave an excellent overview of drug coverage options, from competing private plans (Thomas, Breaux/Frist), to a drug benefit add-on for existing Medicare (Daschle, … [Read more...] about Prospects
Prospects
Senior Capitol Hill staff members outlined prospects for passage of a Medicare prescription drug benefit this year during a Commonwealth Fund conference Wednesday on "Options and Possibilities." Julie James of Health Policy Alternatives gave an excellent overview of drug coverage options, from competing private plans (Thomas, Breaux/Frist), to a drug benefit add-on for existing Medicare … [Read more...] about Prospects
Racist Doctors? Don't Believe the Media Hype.
Are physicians prejudiced? Do their attitudes contribute to the poorer health of black Americans - their higher rates of infant mortality, kidney and heart disease and more? According to the media's coverage of a new report, the answer is yes. "Color-Blind Care is Not What Minorities are Getting" (U.S. Newsday); "Race Bias in Health Care" (USA Today); "Separate and Unequal" (St. Louis Times … [Read more...] about Racist Doctors? Don't Believe the Media Hype.
Racist Doctors? Don't Believe the Media Hype.
American Enterprise InstituteAre physicians prejudiced? Do their attitudes contribute to the poorer health of black Americans - their higher rates of infant mortality, kidney and heart disease and more? According to the media's coverage of a new report, the answer is yes. "Color-Blind Care is Not What Minorities are Getting" (U.S. Newsday); "Race Bias in Health Care" (USA Today); "Separate and … [Read more...] about Racist Doctors? Don't Believe the Media Hype.