Health Care Coverage in America: Understanding the Issues & Proposed Solutions
This guide was prepared by the Alliance for Health Reform with a grant from The
Time for single-payer
Published in Times Argus, Vermont
By Stuart E. Williams, M.D. Family Physician Berlin
It is time for Vermont to establish a universal coverage, single-payer health-care system. We
Clarity on health care(Rutland Herald)
As Vermont legislators confront the burdens and the irrationality of Vermont's health care system, they face numerous obstacles. One of the most fundamental obstacles is
Outsourcing Medicine: Letter From Mexico
A haven south of the border
Douglas Bower - For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Guanajuato, Mexico --- I had become too sick to live in America.
Even with private
Taiwan's Healthcare System
Hsieh outlines his strategy
Taipei Times, Monday, Feb 21, 2005,Page 3
Premier Frank Hsieh defines the goals of his Cabinet as promoting negotiation and stability. `Taipei Times'
Taiwan’s Healthcare System
Hsieh outlines his strategy
Taipei Times, Monday, Feb 21, 2005,Page 3
Premier Frank Hsieh defines the goals of his Cabinet as promoting negotiation and stability. `Taipei
Medicare not easy to salve(SF Chronicle)
By David Lazarus
There's no simple or straightforward solution to Medicare's funding woes. At least with Social Security's looming troubles, the remedies can be narrowed down
Medicare for all is not socialized medicine
By Dr. James Cockey
It's wonderful to see the recent interest by The Daily Times in health care policy. Our current health care financing system is
Uncovered medical expenses are leading to bankruptcies(SF Chronicle)
Back-breaking bills/Uncovered medical expenses are leading to bankruptcies
By Victoria Colliver, Chronicle Staff Writer
Jeannie Brewer is a physician married to a surgical resident. She and her
Costly medical bills can bury families under a mountain of debt
By Elizabeth Ziegler - Journal Writer
Two winters ago, Cheryl Alvarez received a phone call from her son telling her that he had been in a
Taming the Medicaid monster
By Robert Kuttner Ā
AT DINNER, two sets of parents of college seniors are discussing their dreams for their soon-to-be newly minted graduates. Doctor? Lawyer? Scientist?
1,700 Doctors: “Bankruptcy Bill Threatens Patients”
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1,700 Doctors: "Bankruptcy Bill Threatens Patients"
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