Tag Archives: Health
Why the Current American Health Care System Does Not Work and Why It Should Be Changed
The preference for minimal government oversight and ideas of individualism are responsible for the way American health care system is structured. However, access to health insurance and health care has been a pressing issue in this nation for a long time; rated by the WHO as one of the worst among industrialized countries, the United States’ health care system is too costly and fails to cover everybody. Despite president Obama’s attempt to bring about change, many continue to question the effectiveness of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act the concerning both costs and overall coverage. The issues regarding health care reform directly affect the feasibility of the American Dream because adequate health care and insurance are necessary to full citizen participation and it is the government’s responsibility to provide access. I believe that given this nation’s strong anti-statist values it will be difficult to implement a federal health care policy; therefore it is more feasible for states to create health reforms like the one in Massachusetts and ensure universal health care. (more…)
Appeals Court Hears Another Challenge to Health Care Law
The Constitution of the United States grants certain powers to the federal government. Since President Obama’s Health Care Reform Act was passed, many people have questioned whether or not the government has overstepped its bounds by passing this law. Another lawsuit has been filed in the aftermath of Obamacare, this one in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
26 states filed the lawsuit in Florida, where a judge deemed the overhaul plan to be unconstitutional. The federal government has appealed the decision, and it is currently being heard by the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. A group of small businesses and individuals are urging the court to uphold the decision which finds this law to be unconstitutional and unenforceable.
The Court consists of two democrats and one republican, all appointed to the Court. Their biggest concern is that this overhaul plan opens the door for the Federal Government to pass other sweeping mandates that would affect all Americans. (more…)
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Making Your Health Care Coverage Options Easy to Understand
Simple questions like ‘What is Medicare?’ or ‘What are my health care options?’ are oftentimes followed by complex answers. Medicare beneficiaries, their loved ones and caregivers may be left even more confused and even doubtful about their health care coverage.
That’s why Touchstone Health created this “Medicare 101″ series in everyday language. We will dive into world of Medicare, breaking down benefits into easy to understand information
This four part series will explain:
Original Medicare
Medicare Parts A and B
Medicare Parts C and D
Your Medicare Coverage Options? (more…)
