by David SafierI just received Giffords' latest email. It has a one question health care survey: "For American's who are unhappy with their private insurance options, do you support the idea of a public option?" [Dr. Word says, "That's 'Americans,' without the apostrophe!" Please ignore him, and he'll go away.] I sent it in with … Read more
by David SafierI got a news release from Giffords trumpeting her Yes vote on the energy bill that just passed the house. A good vote, but not a surprise. Energy is Giffords' signature issue. But her position on health care legislation is still up in the air. Mike Bryan took apart the hybrid health care … Read more
By Michael Bryan I have suspected strongly even before Gabby Giffords was elected that she was only luke-warm to a universal health care plan. But I didn't suspect she might be actively hostile to the idea of doing anything but continuing the status quo, which shuts millions of Americans out of the health care system … Read more
by David SafierThis is probably our one shot during Obama's administration to pass health care legislation. We have to do it now, and we have to do it right. I'm a single payer guy myself, but I'm realistic enough to know that's not going to happen. So I want a strong, solid public option — … Read more
by David SafierThis morning's Star has an article, Medical tourism keeps growing, about people going to other countries to get medical treatment. The main example is of someone who got a hip replacement for $20,000 in New Zealand — in Aukland, at a private hospital. The cost included travel and lodging. According to the article, … Read more