Since class last week, I've been trying to dig deeper into different proposed health care plans. I found in the NY Times a side-by-side glimpse at the top 3 Democratic Presidential Candidates proposed plans. (I am still looking to find this article again to give everyone a link. I did find this article that gives briefs quotes on each candidates thoughts and views.)All three were fairly similar. Obama proposed a governmental agency as a "watchdog" to oversee private insurance companies.
At first thought, I was interested in this very idea of establishing a department to hold insurance and pharmaceutical companies accountable for the high rates. Answering one of my questions... Why can't Americans afford healthcare? As we discussed this idea, it was asked if the article elaborated on Obama's plan. It did not! In fact I have not found another candidates in depth views of their plan in any NY Times I have picked up. It is possible I have overlooked it but it seems Clinton has their spotlight!
I am currently researching each candidates health care plans and let me tell you... it's not an easy task but hell what else do I gotta do. More blogs to come on HEALTH CARE.
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I personally would not pick either healthcare plan....
I would rather see a state ran health care plan. If you look at all the other countries whom have a national healthcare plan, they are charging all kinds of taxes and you have to wait 3-4 months because of people going in for things that are not all that serious.....
i was thinking the same thing Danial! I'm not sure what kind of health plans other states have. I know some about Kansas'. I just may direct my attention towards what currents state have and compare a few with Kansas. Thanks!
It does seem natural that all the candidates health-care plan are relatively similar. However, I have a feeling that this will change rapidly. Obama and Edwards are going to need to do something durastic here pretty soon to make up the point spread, so I wouldn't be surprised to see these candidates try to change things up in a big way to make a difference.
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