Although the campaign for health care reform may be in its final stretch, even reform supporters are having to plan very carefully for how we would pay for the changes, should they happen.
Children’s insurance may change with health reform
The State Children’s Health Insurance Program, also known as SCHIP, has been a very popular health care program for children. The program may face changes soon, however, as the House plans to repeal it in their version of health care reform.
Health Care Reform: Young Americans
Although young people are coveted by health insurers, they’re often the least likely to buy in. Joining The Takeaway for a roundtable discussion are three young people: architect Savlan Hauser, freelance journalist Nik Bonovich, and artist Golnar Adili.
Joining The Takeaway for a round table on health care reform are three doctors: primary care physician Kevin Pho, neurosurgeon Charles Prestigiacomo, and third year emergency care resident Tyeese Gaines Reid.
Health Care: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
The Takeaway talks with people standing in line at a free health care clinic in California and with Stan Brock, the CEO and founder of Remote Area Medical (RAM), a global, all-volunteer non-profit which provides free medical care to the uninsured.