Key Senate Democrats trim cost of health care bill
Determined to advance President Barack Obama's health care agenda, key Senate Democrats are calling for a government-run insurance option to compete with private plans, as well as a $750-per-worker annual fee on larger companies that do not offer coverage to employees. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:04:09 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 2, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:04:00 GMT)
Health care call goes awry
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) tried to announce some positive news about the cost of health reform Thursday, but hardly anyone could hear him and other senators over the coughing, yawning and sustained chorus of Muzak. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:42:00 GMT)
Obama takes health care pitch to Virginia
At an emotional forum in Virginia, President Obama hugged a cancer patient Wednesday and vowed to bring greater efficiency and accessibility to the nation's health care system. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:57:06 GMT)
Revised Senate Health Bill Includes Employer Mandate, Public Plan Option
Revised draft health care legislation would result in insurance coverage for 97 percent of Americans at a lower cost than expected -- about $611 billion over 10 years, leaders of a key Senate committee say. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:29:20 GMT)
Key Senate Democrats trim cost of health care bill
Determined to advance President Obama's health care agenda, key Senate Democrats are calling for a government-run insurance option to compete with private plans, as well as a $750-per-worker annual fee on larger companies that do not offer coverage to employees. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:05:46 GMT)
Health care reform: What small business wants
As Congress prepares to do battle over health reform, a parallel dispute is shaping up among small-business groups that are staking out opposing positions on a key element of reform proposals: whether Uncle Sam will take on a bigger role in offering insurance coverage or leave the field to the private market. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:15 GMT)
Electronic health records: A checkup
Getting an electronic health record system in place by 2014? Tough. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:24:13 GMT)
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