Critical need: More primary care doctors for projected surge of 50 million uninsured patientsBOSTON — When Dr. Robert Flaherty launched a private practice in 2001, he soon found himself cramming in as many patients as possible to make ends meet, leaving little time to discuss with them the steps they could take to prevent future health troubles. Thousands of downtown DC protesters blast ‘Obamacare,’ government spending outside CapitolWASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of protesters fed up with government spending marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, showing their disdain for the president’s health care plan with slogans such as “Obamacare makes me sick” and “I’m not your ATM.” Citing individual freedoms, lawmakers in several states push back against health care overhaulPHOENIX — Republicans in more than a dozen states opposed to President Barack Obama’s push for health care overhaul have mounted state-driven efforts to block federal intervention in health care, with some early success. Thousands march to US Capitol to protest government spending, Obama’s health care planWASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of people marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, carrying signs with slogans such as “Obamacare makes me sick” as they protested the president’s health care plan and what they say is out-of-control spending. Obama says he’ll be blamed if health plan doesn’t work, so he’s every reason to get it rightMINNEAPOLIS — Eager to grab the megaphone from his opponents, President Barack Obama carried a reinvigorated pitch to overhaul and expand the nation’s health insurance system in a trip Saturday to friendly territory. Obama cites new data in making case for health care overhaul, pushes plan at Minneapolis rallyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, citing new government data showing that nearly half of all Americans live without health insurance in a 10-year period, says the situation will only worsen without the overhaul legislation he wants Congress to send him. Voices in the health care debateVoices in the health care debate: “You can’t cut deals to change provisions if you’re not going to vote for the bill in committee and you’re not going to vote for the bill on the floor.” — Alex Vachon, health care analyst and former Republican Senate aide, referring to a lack of GOP participation in crafting overhaul legislation. Health negotiators focus on denying coverage to illegal immigrantsWASHINGTON — Senators closing in on a comprehensive health care bill have whittled away all but the most contentious issues and one of those loomed large Friday: coverage for illegal immigrants. Healthy Minnesota offers Obama model for nation as debate continues on health care reformST. PAUL, Minn. — President Barack Obama will be in one of the nation’s healthiest states Saturday, where most people have health insurance, medical care tends to be cost-effective and providers like the Mayo Clinic have made a name far beyond the Upper Midwest. Federal judge declares mistrial in first trial over whether Merck’s Fosamax destroys jaw boneTRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the first trial over whether Merck & Co.’s former blockbuster osteoporosis drug, Fosamax, causes painful jaw bone destruction. Health negotiators aim to deny coverage to illegal immigrantsWASHINGTON — Health care negotiators in the Senate pressed for a way to ensure that illegal immigrants can’t get access to government-funded insurance, a contentious issue now front and center after a Republican congressman’s outburst during President Barack Obama’s speech. Democratic leaders, answering Obama, struggle to resolve disputes in health care plansWASHINGTON — Democratic leaders wrestling with health care legislation are confronting a host of knotty issues such as medical malpractice, abortion, illegal immigrants and Medicaid, all the while predicting passage of sweeping health care legislation within a few months. Policyholders could to pay more under Obama plan as insurance companies pass on costsIf President Barack Obama gets what he wants in his health care plan — covering all Americans and barring insurers from denying coverage — some analysts say individuals could wind up paying higher premiums. Liberals, demanding government-run insurance option, give Obama room to negotiateWASHINGTON — In making his appeal for health care overhaul, President Barack Obama was also sending a clear message to his liberal supporters who’ve been demanding that any overhaul include a new government-run insurance plan. Procter & Gamble projects earnings boost from pharma sale, sees sales improving this yearCINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co., maker of Tide laundry detergent and Gillette shavers, expects sales to begin rebounding this fall as it cuts prices and adds new versions of its consumer products that emphasize value. VP Biden: Legislation overhauling US health care system might be ready by ThanksgivingWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden is predicting that legislation overhauling the country’s health care system will be on President Barack Obama’s desk “before Thanksgiving.” Health care industry could face continued uncertainty over reform, despite Obama speechNEW YORK — Shares of health insurers wavered in premarket activity Thursday after President Barack Obama made clear he is sticking to his goal of health care reform in a televised speech to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night. Analysis: Obama won’t go to the mat over government-run health insurance planWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has never been wedded to a government-run health insurance plan. Text of Obama’s speech to Congress on health care reformText of President Barack Obama’s address to Congress on health care reform Wednesday, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House. FACT CHECK: Obama uses iffy math in pledging health insurance overhaul won’t fatten deficitWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama used only-in-Washington accounting Wednesday when he promised to overhaul the nation’s health care system without adding “one dime” to the deficit. By conventional arithmetic, Democratic plans would drive up the deficit by billions of dollars. FACT CHECK: Obama drops a reassurance from his speech that never quite squared with the factsWASHINGTON — The change was subtle, but significant. Obama hopes to salvage health care plan after delays and GOP attacks take a tollWASHINGTON — In retrospect, President Barack Obama now says, he should have offered more details about health care proposals a few months ago, rather than give critics all summer to criticize them, often with baseless claims. Health care overhaul, an odyssey of social-system change whose time, critics say, hasn’t comeWASHINGTON — Harry Reid could hardly believe his ears. Health care’s bumpy road: More potholes, headaches than Democrats expectedWASHINGTON — Harry Reid could hardly believe his ears. Timeline of developments in Obama’s effort to overhaul health careChronology of President Barack Obama’s efforts this year to overhaul health care: A look at health care plan from Sen. Max BaucusA look at a health care overhaul plan from Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., under discussion by six senators on the Finance Committee. New proposal calls for fines of up to $3,800; support for gov’t insurance option slipsWASHINGTON — Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a plan that circulated in Congress on Tuesday as divisions among Democrats undercut President Barack Obama’s effort to regain traction on his health care overhaul. Top House Democrat says he could support health care bill without a public optionWASHINGTON — Prospects for a government insurance plan appeared to be sinking fast Tuesday as lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill a day ahead of a major health care speech by President Barack Obama. Hoyer confident House can pass health care bill, but public option uncertainWASHINGTON — Returning to Washington after a “challenging month” for Democrats, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said he was confident the House would pass a health care bill this year, but not necessarily with the new public insurance plan sought by many Democrats. Health care issues: The public insurance planA look at key issues in the health care debate: |
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