Speaker Pelosi and President Obama are declaring political victory for getting their health reform bill through Congress just before the stroke of midnight on Saturday, but they’ve gone against the will of the American people who believe overwhelmingly, and correctly, that it would increase their health costs, threaten the quality of care they receive, and lead to a flood of unfunded … [Read more...] about What’s Next After PelosiCare?
Bold, but Desperate
Speaker Pelosi and President Obama are as bold as they are desperate in forcing the House to vote this weekend on their massive health reform plan. The president is expected to give a full endorsement to the House bill, despite the fact that it clearly violates major campaign promises he has made to the American people about reducing health costs, not adding to the deficit, no middle class … [Read more...] about Bold, but Desperate
AARP’s Tacit Endorsement of Medicare Cuts Line Its Pockets, But Shortchanges Seniors
Clearly something must be up with AARP.Why else would the nation's largest lobbying organization, sworn to protect the interests of senior citizens, watch silently as Congress plans to cut Medicare spending by $400 billion to pay for its health reform legislation? Could it be that the interests of seniors and AARP are not exactly aligned?Let's follow the money. AARP takes in more than half … [Read more...] about AARP’s Tacit Endorsement of Medicare Cuts Line Its Pockets, But Shortchanges Seniors
Here’s An Idea: Why Not Reform Medicaid First?
In its efforts to expand access to health insurance, Congress is planning to add millions more people to Medicaid -- already the largest health plan in the country. The government has controlled Medicaid for nearly 45 years, and the program has enormous problems with cost, quality, and access. Rather than expanding Medicaid, Congress should start by reforming it -- now.According to … [Read more...] about Here’s An Idea: Why Not Reform Medicaid First?
AARP’s Tacit Endorsement of Medicare Cuts Line Its Pockets, But Shortchanges Seniors
Clearly something must be up with AARP.Why else would the nation's largest lobbying organization, sworn to protect the interests of senior citizens, watch silently as Congress plans to cut Medicare spending by $400 billion to pay for its health reform legislation? Could it be that the interests of seniors and AARP are not exactly aligned?Let's follow the money. AARP takes in more than half … [Read more...] about AARP’s Tacit Endorsement of Medicare Cuts Line Its Pockets, But Shortchanges Seniors
Here’s An Idea: Why Not Reform Medicaid First?
In its efforts to expand access to health insurance, Congress is planning to add millions more people to Medicaid -- already the largest health plan in the country. The government has controlled Medicaid for nearly 45 years, and the program has enormous problems with cost, quality, and access. Rather than expanding Medicaid, Congress should start by reforming it -- now.According to … [Read more...] about Here’s An Idea: Why Not Reform Medicaid First?
Proposal Reflects the More Targeted Approach the Public Wants
For more information, please contact:Jeff Lungren, Communications Director(703) 299-9207 or jeff@galen.org ALEXANDRIA, VA. November 3, 2009 – Galen Institute President Grace-Marie Turner issued the following statement about the House Republican health care plan released earlier today: “The proposal is on the right track because it reflects the more targeted approach … [Read more...] about Proposal Reflects the More Targeted Approach the Public Wants
Proposal Reflects the More Targeted Approach the Public Wants
For more information, please contact:Jeff Lungren, Communications Director(703) 299-9207 or jeff@galen.org ALEXANDRIA, VA. November 3, 2009 – Galen Institute President Grace-Marie Turner issued the following statement about the House Republican health care plan released earlier today: “The proposal is on the right track because it reflects the more targeted approach … [Read more...] about Proposal Reflects the More Targeted Approach the Public Wants