The Congress will vote next week on whether to override President Bush's veto of the bill to reauthorize and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program. About 15 Republicans are getting tremendous pressure from advertisements and editorials in their districts encouraging them to switch their vote and support the bill. None so far has announced a switch. Which means we will come … [Read more...] about Uncovering Facts
The Bill the President Vetoed
Regarding Eugene Robinson's Oct. 5 column, "Bush's Veto Lies," on the State Children's Health Insurance Program: Mr. Robinson wrote that the authorization to cover children in families in New York earning up to $83,000 "is not in the bill [President] Bush vetoed." In fact, Section 114(a) of the legislation would allow New York to go to … [Read more...] about The Bill the President Vetoed
The Bill the President Vetoed
Regarding Eugene Robinson's Oct. 5 column, "Bush's Veto Lies," on the State Children's Health Insurance Program: Mr. Robinson wrote that the authorization to cover children in families in New York earning up to $83,000 "is not in the bill [President] Bush vetoed." In fact, Section 114(a) of the legislation would allow New York to go to $83,000, with federal … [Read more...] about The Bill the President Vetoed
Rome 'n Schip
In Rome last week, I debated Italian politicians on national radio, tried to explain our health system to government and industry leaders, and spoke at a conference at the Vatican about the fundamental values of health care and the common good. Some take-aways: Europeans truly believe that we have a permanent underclass in the U.S. of 47 million poor citizens who have absolutely no access to … [Read more...] about Rome 'n Schip
Health, Technology, and the Common Good
As we explore today the relationship between health, technology, and the common good, I believe a key question we need to address involves the roles of the individual, the physician, and the state in decisions about the increased use of technology in the provision of health care.Click here for the paper. … [Read more...] about Health, Technology, and the Common Good
Health, Technology, and the Common Good
As we explore today the relationship between health, technology, and the common good, I believe a key question we need to address involves the roles of the individual, the physician, and the state in decisions about the increased use of technology in the provision of health care.Click here for the paper. … [Read more...] about Health, Technology, and the Common Good
Principles for Reauthorization of SCHIP
The State Children's Health Insurance Program was designed to cover children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage. Numerous opinion polls show that Americans support continuing the program to cover children in these lower-income families. This was the original mission of SCHIP, and it should be the focus of reauthorization. However, both … [Read more...] about Principles for Reauthorization of SCHIP
Principles for Reauthorization of SCHIP
The State Children's Health Insurance Program was designed to cover children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage. Numerous opinion polls show that Americans support continuing the program to cover children in these lower-income families. This was the original mission of SCHIP, and it should be the focus of reauthorization. However, … [Read more...] about Principles for Reauthorization of SCHIP