There is plenty to argue over in the thousands of pages of health-reform legislation being considered by Congress. One proposal that's not getting enough debate: requiring Americans to purchase health insurance. Every major health-reform bill in

Health Care Bill Gets Green Light in Cost Analysis - Herald Tribune
WASHINGTON — The Senate Finance Committee legislation to revamp the health care system would provide coverage to 29 million uninsured Americans but would still pare future federal deficits by slowing the growth of spending on medical care, the

Health care issues: Medical malpractice lawsuits - KTUU
THE ISSUE: Would restrictions on medical malpractice lawsuits mean cheaper health insurance? THE POLITICS: Republicans rally around the idea that the health system would save substantial money if limits were placed on frivolous lawsuits by patients

Health-care bill would cost $829B, help cover 94 pct - Greenville News
WASHINGTON — Democrats are breathing a sigh of relief after a positive cost report on health care overhaul gave them a chance to rally around a Senate plan that significantly expands coverage while trimming the federal deficit. The Congressional

Health care varies from state to state - WTVF
THURSDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Want cheaper health care? Consider moving across the state line. A new report finds that health-care costs, quality and the ability of people to access care vary widely, depending on where you live. And compared