Hawaii is dropping the only state universal child health care program in the country just seven months after it launched.

Image that... Universal Health Care not working out like they'd like us to believe. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

Medical care in the United States is derided as miserable compared to health care systems in the rest of the developed world. Economists, government officials, insurers, and academics beat the drum for a far larger government role in health care. Much of the public assumes that their arguments are sound because the calls for change are so ubiquitous and the topic so complex. Before we turn to gove... read full post picked by shuallyo 4 months ago

Excellent WashPo article regarding health care myths.

Seriously, people, change isn't scary, and it won't kill you or cost you "all" of your own money. picked by bcgrote 3 months ago

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office tells THE WEEKLY STANDARD that the speaker will not allow the final language of the health care to be posted online for 72 hours before bringing the bill to a vote on the House floor, despite her September 24 statement that she was "absolutely" committed to doing so. picked by shuallyo 4 weeks ago

Some things worth considering before turning health care entirely over to the government. picked by cb__ 8 months ago

In a reflection of a legislative strategy that has left no stone unturned, President Barack Obama on Monday called on like-minded bloggers to help his administration keep the heat on lawmakers to pass health care reform. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

Director Michael Moore says the U.S. health care system is driven by greed in his new documentary "SiCKO." He also took a group of volunteers suffering ill health after helping in the September 11, 2001 rescue efforts to Cuba, where they received exemplary treatment at virtually no cost picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

"Iraq and Afghanistan universal health coverage provided by U.S. war funding" picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Democratic governor of NY wants Universal Health Care. Looks like Hillary has a potential running mate. picked by sfeldner 3 years ago

The Republicans' view of the Democratic House Plan for Universal Health Care

More info on the UHC plan. picked by JoshSF49 5 months ago

A randomly sampled poll of doctors nationwide — including some from the AMA, which officially opposes a public option — predominantly supports a public health care option. picked by lynxears 3 months ago

Although she was in perfect health, Peggy Robertson says she was denied health care coverage by an insurance company in 2007 because, they said, she had had a previous cesarean section. picked by suebe 2 months ago

When the political winds shift -- when a party is voted out of power or a policy is panned by the public -- Washington turns to its favorite pastime: the blame game. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

The most important thing for incoming Obama policy makers to remember right now is that, while Obamacare is a fine step in the right direction, they shouldn't be shy about using the words "single payer." picked by karenben 1 year ago

They may skim it, but Harry Reid refuses to allow a week to pass so that all the public can review the bill - much as they did with the stimulus bill. All this despite the promise Obama of a 5-day wait before any bill was signed into law. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, health adviser to President Barack Obama, is under scrutiny. As a bioethicist, he has written extensively about who should get medical care, who should decide, and whose life is worth saving. Dr. Emanuel is part of a school of thought that redefines a physician’s duty, insisting that it includes working for the greater good of society instead of focusing only on a patien... read full post picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

A compromise? WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama's administration signaled on Sunday it is ready to abandon the idea of giving Americans the option of government-run health insurance as part of his ambitious health care proposal.Facing mounting opposition to the overhaul, administration officials left open the chance for a compromise with Republicans that would include health insurance c... read full post picked by shuallyo 4 months ago

Indian hospital groups are betting the economic crisis will transform the medical tourism industry from one tailored to individual patients, to one that targets corporate America's soaring health-care costs. picked by suebe 12 months ago

Hillary has been pretty unsuccessful running her campaign and is deeply in debt ($8.7 million at the end of February. That may include the $5 million she loaned the campaign). Now records show that although she touts a universal health care program she has a hard time paying the bill for her employee's current health plan. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

If the U.S. health care system performed as well as the top three countries, there would be 101,000 fewer deaths in the United States per year, according to researchers writing in the journal Health Affairs. picked by mandolinorange 2 years ago