NPR Series: Health Care Innovations http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106181899&ft=1&f=106181899 Some counties in the U.S. are trying to provide health coverage for all their residents. And at least one state — Massachusetts — has taken up the challenge. There are also current working models for nearly every proposal before Congress, from single-payer systems in Europe to health co-ops in Minnesota. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:19:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Health Care Innovations http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106181899&ft=1&f=106181899 yes How Health Overhaul Might Impact Premiums If a Democratic health bill passes, certain individuals and small businesses initially would pay more for insurance, while others would pay less, experts predict. But the long-term outlook is less clear. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120844067&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120844067&ft=1&f=106181899 If a Democratic health bill passes, certain individuals and small businesses initially would pay more for insurance, while others would pay less, experts predict. But the long-term outlook is less clear. no If a Democratic health bill passes, certain individuals and small businesses initially would pay more for insurance, while others would pay less, experts predict. But the long-term outlook is less clear.

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]]> Ad Watch: Fiscal Expert Says Health Overhaul Adds Costs June O'Neill says the national debt would grow and the elderly on Medicare would suffer, but her successors at the Congressional Budget Office disagree. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120771585&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120771585&ft=1&f=106181899 June O'Neill says the national debt would grow and the elderly on Medicare would suffer, but her successors at the Congressional Budget Office disagree. no June O'Neill says the national debt would grow and the elderly on Medicare would suffer, but her successors at the Congressional Budget Office disagree.

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]]> 'Botax' In Senate Health Bill Upsets Plastic Surgeons Levies on liposuction, breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures would generate billions of dollars to help cover the uninsured. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:38:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613801&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613801&ft=1&f=106181899 Levies on liposuction, breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures would generate billions of dollars to help cover the uninsured. no Levies on liposuction, breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures would generate billions of dollars to help cover the uninsured.

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]]> Consumers' Guide To The Health Bills The health care overhaul debate in Congress now centers on two bills: the House measure and the Senate Democrats' version unveiled Wednesday. They differ in important ways. Here are commonly asked questions and answers about the bills. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:52:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580238&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580238&ft=1&f=106181899 The health care overhaul debate in Congress now centers on two bills: the House measure and the Senate Democrats' version unveiled Wednesday. They differ in important ways. Here are commonly asked questions and answers about the bills. no The health care overhaul debate in Congress now centers on two bills: the House measure and the Senate Democrats' version unveiled Wednesday. They differ in important ways. Here are commonly asked questions and answers about the bills.

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]]> Senate Health Bill Strives To Balance Many Interests Majority Leader Harry Reid added new taxes and modified major provisions from earlier Senate committee bills. The bill is expected to go to the Senate floor. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120572054&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120572054&ft=1&f=106181899 Majority Leader Harry Reid added new taxes and modified major provisions from earlier Senate committee bills. The bill is expected to go to the Senate floor. no Majority Leader Harry Reid added new taxes and modified major provisions from earlier Senate committee bills. The bill is expected to go to the Senate floor.

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]]> Health Overhaul Sparks Debate On Future Of CHIP Some say moving kids from the Children's Health Insurance Program to health exchanges would add stability, but others fear they could lose benefits and their families could face higher co-payments for coverage. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120542357&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120542357&ft=1&f=106181899 Some say moving kids from the Children's Health Insurance Program to health exchanges would add stability, but others fear they could lose benefits and their families could face higher co-payments for coverage. no Some say moving kids from the Children's Health Insurance Program to health exchanges would add stability, but others fear they could lose benefits and their families could face higher co-payments for coverage.

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]]> Doc Rejects Idea That Health Spending Is Excessive Dr. Richard "Buz" Cooper doesn't mince words as he challenges highly-respected research that asserts hospitals and doctors waste up to $700 billion a year on unnecessary testing and treatment. He says the Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care doesn't adequately account for the health care needs of poor people. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:26:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120508240&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120508240&ft=1&f=106181899 Dr. Richard "Buz" Cooper doesn't mince words as he challenges highly-respected research that asserts hospitals and doctors waste up to $700 billion a year on unnecessary testing and treatment. He says the Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care doesn't adequately account for the health care needs of poor people. no Dr. Richard "Buz" Cooper doesn't mince words as he challenges highly-respected research that asserts hospitals and doctors waste up to $700 billion a year on unnecessary testing and treatment. He says the Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care doesn't adequately account for the health care needs of poor people.

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]]> Kentucky Model Shows Money Alone Won't Fix Health The people in Southeastern Kentucky have the poorest health in the country. Since many people there already qualify for subsidies, some experts say the current health overhaul initiatives won't change much. Instead, a health care overhaul has to address the roots of the health problems. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120389044&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120389044&ft=1&f=106181899 The people in Southeastern Kentucky have the poorest health in the country. Since many people there already qualify for subsidies, some experts say the current health overhaul initiatives won't change much. Instead, a health care overhaul has to address the roots of the health problems. no The people in Southeastern Kentucky have the poorest health in the country. Since many people there already qualify for subsidies, some experts say the current health overhaul initiatives won't change much. Instead, a health care overhaul has to address the roots of the health problems.

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]]> N.H. Town's Experiment With Universal Health Care A tiny New Hampshire town is practicing its own version of universal health care. For more than 80 years, the nurses of Tamworth have provided free care to every resident. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120375888&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120375888&ft=1&f=106181899 A tiny New Hampshire town is practicing its own version of universal health care. For more than 80 years, the nurses of Tamworth have provided free care to every resident. 210 no A tiny New Hampshire town is practicing its own version of universal health care. For more than 80 years, the nurses of Tamworth have provided free care to every resident.

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]]> How The House Abortion Restrictions Would Work The House-passed health bill includes an amendment that bars insurers from selling policies that cover abortion to anyone who gets a federal subsidy. Many states already have similar policies. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120293341&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120293341&ft=1&f=106181899 The House-passed health bill includes an amendment that bars insurers from selling policies that cover abortion to anyone who gets a federal subsidy. Many states already have similar policies. no The House-passed health bill includes an amendment that bars insurers from selling policies that cover abortion to anyone who gets a federal subsidy. Many states already have similar policies.

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]]> The Debate Over Selling Insurance Across State Lines A key principle of the Republican health care plan is that individuals should be allowed to buy health insurance from companies licensed in any state. Critics say this would erode consumer protections and not save money. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120276553&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120276553&ft=1&f=106181899 A key principle of the Republican health care plan is that individuals should be allowed to buy health insurance from companies licensed in any state. Critics say this would erode consumer protections and not save money. no A key principle of the Republican health care plan is that individuals should be allowed to buy health insurance from companies licensed in any state. Critics say this would erode consumer protections and not save money.

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]]> Democrats Confront Challenges After House Vote Democrats get new momentum from House passage of a health care bill, but face new tests in bridging differences within the party — and between the chambers — on cost, financing and coverage. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:42:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120245859&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120245859&ft=1&f=106181899 Democrats get new momentum from House passage of a health care bill, but face new tests in bridging differences within the party — and between the chambers — on cost, financing and coverage. no Democrats get new momentum from House passage of a health care bill, but face new tests in bridging differences within the party — and between the chambers — on cost, financing and coverage.

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]]> Injury Upon Injury: Californians Losing Jobs Find State Health Safety Net Is Badly Frayed Californians wait in line for Orange County's emergency dental clinic. Since the economic crisis, the state has cut back on services for people who would have been covered by Medi-Cal, the insurance program for the poor. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120179856&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120179856&ft=1&f=106181899 Californians wait in line for Orange County's emergency dental clinic. Since the economic crisis, the state has cut back on services for people who would have been covered by Medi-Cal, the insurance program for the poor. no Californians wait in line for Orange County's emergency dental clinic. Since the economic crisis, the state has cut back on services for people who would have been covered by Medi-Cal, the insurance program for the poor.

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]]> Could Delays Jeopardize Health Overhaul? Those who want a health bill passed by Christmas fear that if that doesn't happen, there could be a repeat of the brutal August town hall meetings. Others don't think the situation is so dire and say that Democrats could deliver the bill to Obama by the spring. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120137499&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120137499&ft=1&f=106181899 Those who want a health bill passed by Christmas fear that if that doesn't happen, there could be a repeat of the brutal August town hall meetings. Others don't think the situation is so dire and say that Democrats could deliver the bill to Obama by the spring. no Those who want a health bill passed by Christmas fear that if that doesn't happen, there could be a repeat of the brutal August town hall meetings. Others don't think the situation is so dire and say that Democrats could deliver the bill to Obama by the spring.

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]]> Medicare Cost-Lowering Experiments Rarely Acted On Successful demonstration projects are often derailed by objections from hospitals, doctors and other providers — or caught up in political fights as control of Congress shifted. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120051222&ft=1&f=106181899 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120051222&ft=1&f=106181899 Successful demonstration projects are often derailed by objections from hospitals, doctors and other providers — or caught up in political fights as control of Congress shifted. no Successful demonstration projects are often derailed by objections from hospitals, doctors and other providers — or caught up in political fights as control of Congress shifted.

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