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The Wall Street Journal Finally, a real debate over health care! In two speeches this week, George W. Bush gave a fresh glimpse of a free-market vision of health-care reform that would put money and control back in the hands of individuals. It's a stark contrast to the policies of the last eight years -- many of which Vice President Al Gore says he would extend -- that advance government … [Read more...] about Can Bush Win on Health Care? He’s Made a Good Start

SAMPLE LETTER April 7, 2000 The Honorable Don NicklesSenate Hart Room 133Washington, D.C. 20510 Re: Credits versus deductions for the purchase of health insurance Dear Senator Nickles: We would like to speak to the approach taken as part of the Patients' Bill of Rights package of legislation now before Congress to help the uninsured obtain health insurance. We commend you and your colleagues … [Read more...] about Credits Versus Deductions For The Purchase Of Health Insurance

SAMPLE LETTER April 7, 2000 The Honorable Don NicklesSenate Hart Room 133Washington, D.C. 20510 Re: Credits versus deductions for the purchase of health insurance Dear Senator Nickles: We would like to speak to the approach taken as part of the Patients' Bill of Rights package of legislation now before Congress to help the uninsured obtain health insurance. We commend you and your … [Read more...] about Credits Versus Deductions For The Purchase Of Health Insurance

Puget Sound Business Journal Legislation designed to help patients who have been mistreated by their health plans is nearing final passage in Congress, but the bill would have far-reaching unintended consequences for employers and consumers. Studies show the "Patients' Bill of Rights" would in fact: cause up to 15.4 million Americans to lose their health coverage expose employers who provide … [Read more...] about Better, Not Bitter, Medicine For Managed Care

Puget Sound Business Journal Legislation designed to help patients who have been mistreated by their health plans is nearing final passage in Congress, but the bill would have far-reaching unintended consequences for employers and consumers. Studies show the "Patients' Bill of Rights" would in fact: cause up to 15.4 million Americans to lose their health coverage expose employers who … [Read more...] about Better, Not Bitter, Medicine For Managed Care

Health care attorney and Galen Institute trustee John Hoff has just completed an extraordinarily thorough and scholarly legal analysis of the Patients' Bill of Rights, legislation that currently is under consideration by a House-Senate conference committee. The paper, entitled "The Patient's Bill of Rights: A Prescription for Massive Federal Regulation," was published this week by The Heritage … [Read more...] about The Patients' Bill Of Rights: Lawsuits For Employers, The Demise Of Fee-For-Service Health Care, And Millions More Uninsured

Health care attorney and Galen Institute trustee John Hoff has just completed an extraordinarily thorough and scholarly legal analysis of the Patients' Bill of Rights, legislation that currently is under consideration by a House-Senate conference committee. The paper, entitled "The Patient's Bill of Rights: A Prescription for Massive Federal Regulation," was published this week by The Heritage … [Read more...] about The Patients’ Bill Of Rights: Lawsuits For Employers, The Demise Of Fee-For-Service Health Care, And Millions More Uninsured

Daily Oklahoman WASHINGTON -- Congress and President Clinton are agreed on the need for senior citizens to have access to affordable prescription drugs. But tacking an expensive new universal drug benefit onto the existing Medicare program would be like tossing lead weights into a sinking boat. Medicare's commitments to tomorrow's beneficiaries far exceed the program's financial resources. Adding … [Read more...] about Reform Best Way To Get Rx Coverage