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Senate liberals and Republicans are engaged in a strategic game over the passage of Senator George J. Mitchell's health insurance bill. Despite their differences, liberals are coalescing around a strategy of defending the bill on the Senate floor while hoping to achieve a more favorable outcome in a
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Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are facing a fresh challenge in their efforts to pass national health insurance, as a delay in the vote is expected to give representatives time to see how the Senate votes before making a decision. The House vote has been put off until
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A new report from the Congressional Budget Office has sent shockwaves through the healthcare reform debate, estimating that the Senate Finance Committee's health insurance bill would insure 20 million of the estimated 39 million Americans who lack coverage, while also providing $13.3 billion in savings through 2004
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Health insurance legislation has become a contentious issue in Congress, with Democrats pushing for universal coverage and Republicans expressing concerns about the cost and effectiveness of such a plan. A seven-page summary of the Democratic plan, drafted by House staff members, has been circulating on Capitol Hill, outlining key provisions
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Abortion rights advocates in the House have signaled a strong commitment to including coverage for abortion services in any national health plan, expressing their support for the inclusion of such services in exchange for their backing for the health care bill. This development comes as the nation's Roman
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As the summer of 1993 begins, the US Congress is on the cusp of a monumental decision that will shape the future of healthcare reform. With the deadline for a vote on a healthcare bill looming, President Clinton's administration, Congressional leaders, and interest groups are engaged in a
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Senator Bob Dole of Kansas, the minority leader, has moved to establish a strong conservative Republican position on health care by marshaling broad support in his party for a plan that would widen access to insurance and subsidize the poor but would not promise to insure all Americans. The proposal,
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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Republican Leader Senator Bob Dole have introduced long-awaited health care proposals, but their prospects of adoption by the committee are uncertain. Moynihan's plan requires employers to pay for their workers' insurance by 1999, while Dole's proposal
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Congress is racing against the clock to draft national health insurance legislation by the July 4 deadline, but bipartisan agreement remains elusive. Despite progress in individual committees, the overall effort is hindered by deep divisions and partisan politics. Top leaders from both parties continue to prioritize their own political bottom
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A bipartisan group of moderate senators on the Senate Finance Committee has released a health plan that aims to reform the US healthcare system. However, the proposal fails to guarantee universal coverage, a key aspect of President Clinton's healthcare overhaul. The plan, designed by a group of seven
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National healthcare reform efforts are likely to include key initiatives to improve the quality of care in the US, according to David J. Lansky, a noted expert in quality-measurement analysis. Despite opposition from groups such as the American Medical Association, national practice guidelines, a national medical-data system, and a strong
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Hawaii's healthcare system is a success story with the highest health insurance coverage rate in the nation, thanks to its employer mandate. However, despite this accomplishment, the system still faces challenges in providing universal access to care, including a lack of providers in certain areas and a limited
