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Entries tagged with 'health care'On health care reform: A closer look at costHow are we going to pay for it? This seems to be the argument most critics are using to oppose universal health care. The same questions were not raised when the country went to war twice during the last administration.... Senate health bill: Here's how to improve itThe Senate health care bill that 58 Democrats and two Independents voted Saturday to move to the full Senate for debate contains several reforms that every American should like. It would lead to more people being insured, which means fewer... Incensed by mammogram guidesRe: "Panel urges fewer mammograms -- Most in 40s don't need routine exams, group says, sparking outrage," Tuesday news story. I am absolutely incensed by the government's new breast cancer guidelines. If I had followed those guidelines and waited another... Health costs are high because ...Re: "Reform health care the right way -- We can bring down cost by paying out of pocket, says Daniel Marsh," Tuesday Viewpoints. How can a man who has taught economics for 29 years come up with such a plan?... Side effects of screening guidesRe: "Panel urges fewer mammograms -- Most in 40s don't need routine exams, group says, sparking outrage," Tuesday news story. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommending that mammography screening wait until age 50 for most women has not considered... The right message on mammograms? (Editorial board sounds off)Every week, we poll the members of the editorial board on a timely and divisive topic. This week, the question is: The United States Preventive Services Task Force recently released new guidelines that women without unusual cancer risks should not... Out of the inboxThis week, a preview of a letter that responds to the Saturday letter Sharon labeled "Best 'letter to the editor' from our weekend pages." As of this moment, Sharon's entry has collected more than 40 comments. But only one letter... A faulty analogyFor our noted members of Congress who liken the mandating of health insurance to the requirement of a state driver's license, I appreciate their constitutional literacy. The fact is that a citizen of New York City may live and die... Insurance mandate unworkableSo much has been written and said about health care, but one point has been completely overlooked. Requiring people to buy health insurance is no different from requiring people to have car insurance before driving. I only ask how we... Reform looks less likely in TexasI am encouraged that health care legislation passed the House. At the same time, I know that hoping for real health care reform in our state is a pipe dream, given our current representation in the House and Senate. Even... Take a hard look at proposalsRe: "Health care bill passes -- Narrow vote over united GOP clears way for Senate debate; Pelosi compares historical scope," Sunday news story. Senators will have a tough time with health care reform because of their dependence on large campaign... Out of the inboxGood morning, North Texas. This morning, I have read your e-mails to the editor and learned that: -- Many conclude that the shooting at Fort Hood was definitely a terrorist attack and reject the calls not to jump to conclusions.... Health Care: The Senate should focus on controlling medical costsAs expected, the House took the first swing Saturday at passing a plan to overhaul the nation's health care system. The bill includes some long-needed reforms, such as preventing insurers from turning down patients with preexisting conditions. But it misses... Take a fair look at RepublicansRe: "Blueprint for the Republicans," by Steve Anthony, Wednesday Letters. Anthony states Republicans are the party of "no." He says they offer no alternatives. On health care, Republicans have offered tort reform and competition by allowing the sale of health... On health care: The illegal immigrant dilemmaDuring the intense health insurance debate, supporters go out of their way to say illegal immigrants won't have access. Those opposed are adamant that illegal immigrants will not have access to any new plans. Regardless of how this turns out,... Which mandate is immoral?Re: "Uninsured children data tragic," by Bill Stoner, Saturday Letters. Stoner concludes that our country is giving Christianity a bad name because we are not providing health care to everyone. Doesn't Christianity teach that it is immoral to take personal... On health care: Rejecting the monied interestsI'm tired of corporate money being more important than people. The rest of the industrialized world has private or public health care, but not this garbage system with reckless endangerment of human beings for the sake of profits. Shame on... Health care: The public plan, circa 2030Here's my prediction: After the health bill that Congress will pass this fall has been operating for five or six years, we will start to see stories about how the public plan that the legislation set up wasn't such a... How Harry Reid is undermining Barack ObamaAll along, I've thought that Barack Obama's biggest problem is not the right, but his own party's leaders. Today's move by Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to include a public option in the health care bill only confirms that... I'd love to opt out of programsRe: "Wonder whether she means it," by Wolf A. de Vallette, Sunday Letters. De Vallette asked whether someone who opposes government support programs would refuse Social Security and Medicare. Asking whether one would opt out after years of paying tens... |