Barack Obama and Health Policy

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer first provides an overview of the health care situation in the United States. The writer then points out that Barack Obama's policy goal is to provide high-quality, more affordable and portable health care coverage for all Americans through a mix of public and private channels. The writer looks at benefits and services Obama hopes to include in his new national health plan and discusses the issue of financing. The writer concludes that Hilllary Clinton's health plan seems more affordable and feasible and that Obama may wish to reconsider some details of his proposal.

Outline:
Introduction
Brief Overview of the Issue
Policy Goals
Benefits and Services
Eligibility Rules
Service Delivery System
Financing
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"One of the greatest concerns of Democratic voters this primary season was that of the need for healthcare reform. The weight given to this issue in the minds of voters was often second only to that of the war in Iraq and the overall state of the U.S. economy. It was also one area where the frontrunner Democratic Illinois Senator Barack Obama was perceived as exhibiting a potential weakness in relation to his rival, New York Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton. Clinton had extensive experience researching the issue during her work chairing a commission on one of the nations first, albeit failed, national health care initiatives."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Holahan, John & Allison Cook. (2005). "Supplemental data." Health Affairs. Published by the Urban Institute. Excerpt at the Health Care Blog. Retrieved 27 May 2088 at http://www.thehealthcareblog.com/the_health_care_blog/2005/11/policy_the_unis_1.html
• Krugman, Paul. (4 Feb 2008). "Clinton, Obama, insurance." The New York Times. Retrieved 27 May 2008 at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/04/opinion/04krugman.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
• Obama, Barack. (2008). "Change we can believe in: Health care coverage for all." Retrieved 27 May 2088 at http://www.barackobama.com/issues/healthcare/#coverage-for-all
• Sage, Bobbie. (2008). "Barack Obama's health care plan." About.com. Retrieved 27 May 2088 at http://personalinsure.about.com/od/health/a/aa012908a.htm

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