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U.S. hospitals offer $155 billion for health reform: report

U.S. hospitals offer $155 billion for health reform: report

Three major hospital associations have offered to contribute about $155 billion over 10 years to help pay for a U.S. healthcare overhaul, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing industry sources.

 

Most Americans Want Health Reform But Worry About Costs, Quality

A majority of Americans see government action as critical to controlling runaway health-care costs, but there is broad public anxiety about the potential impact of reform legislation and conflicting views about the types of fixes being proposed on Capitol Hill, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

 

Obama challenges health insurance industry arguments

Obama challenges health insurance industry arguments

Saying it's not logical to complain that the government 'can't run anything' but will put them out of business, he also leaves room for compromise on a public plan as Congress tackles the issue.

 

U.S. insurers send warnings on health care

The U.S. insurance industry Tuesday warned in stark terms that a proposed government insurance plan would dismantle the employer ...

 

White House Can't Explain More Than Half of $80 Billion in Drug Savings

White House Can't Explain More Than Half of $80 Billion in Drug Savings

The Obama White House cannot explain more than half of today's announced $80 billion in prescription drug savings.

 

Obama to face tough crowd for health care talk

Obama to face tough crowd for health care talk

President Obama takes his call for government-funded health insurance to a skeptical audience Monday.

 

Officials pan health benefits tax

Lawmakers and administration officials on Sunday distanced themselves from the idea of taxing health benefits to help pay President ...

 

Obama eyes $313 bln more cuts for healthcare reform

Obama eyes $313 bln more cuts for healthcare reform

President Barack Obama on Saturday proposed an additional $313 billion in cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and other programs to pay for healthcare reforms expected to cost about $1 trillion over the next decade.

 

Lawmakers Reveal Health-Care Investments

Lawmakers Reveal Health-Care Investments

Almost 30 key lawmakers helping draft landmark health-care legislation have financial holdings in the industry, totaling nearly $11 million worth of personal investments in a sector that could be dramatically reshaped by this summer's debate.

 

Bill Clinton Sees Hope for Health Care Changes, This Time

Bill Clinton Sees Hope for Health Care Changes, This Time

President Clinton believes President Obama has a better chance than he did to remake the nation’s health care system.

 

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