Fact Sheets & Briefs

Trigger Troubles—And Why the Senate Can’t Fix Them

By Jacob Hacker
October 22, 2009

A persistent bad idea in the debate over the public health insurance option is the so-called trigger. In theory, a trigger would make a public health insurance plan available to Americans receiving coverage through a health insurance exchange if private health plans did not sufficiently hold down costs. In practice, however, a trigger inserted into either of the two Senate bills now being merged (the Senate Finance Committee bill and the Senate HELP bill) would not be able to work. more »

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Sources Promoting Conservative Health Policy

By OurFuture.org Staff
October 10, 2008

Reports Promoting Free-Market Health Care:

• Conrad F. Meier. Extending Affordable Health Insurance to the Uninsured. The Heartland Institute. Heartland policy Study Number 91. 27 August 1999. more »

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"Will We Let Conservatives Do To Health Care...": The Facts

By Alex Carter
October 9, 2008

116 million Americans are now uninsured, or underinsured, or financially vulnerable to unexpected medical costs—now the No. 1 cause of family bankruptcies.

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Health Insurance Coverage of Women Ages 18 to 64, by State, 2005- 2006

By Melinda Gibson
December 1, 2007
Kaiser Fmaily Foundation

This fact sheet provides state-by-state data on the uninsured rate, as well as rates of private insurance coverage and Medicaid coverage, among women nationally, in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. more »

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Trends in Health Care Costs and Spending

By Melinda Gibson
September 27, 2007
Kaiser Family Foundation

This September 2007 fact sheet on health care costs presents key statistics about the growth, level and impact of rising U.S. health care costs. It covers spending on various medical services, sources of health spending, employer-sponsored health coverage and the impact on businesses and people. more »

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The Evolution of the Health Care Debate

By Roger Hickey
November 7, 2006
Campaign for America's Future

Check out these items to understand the facts and perspectives behind the health plans offered by the 2008 presidential candidates. You will find commentaries, blog posts and news releases that show how our "Health Care For America" plan helped shape the debate in 2007. more »

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Health Insurance Facts At A Glance

By Roger Hickey
September 30, 2006
Campaign for America's Future
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  • Since 2000, premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance for families have increased by 87% (compared to 12% increase in inflation and 19% increase in annual wages.)

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The Bush Medicare Deal: Bad Deal for Americans, Great Deal for Drug Companies

By Terrance Heath
March 25, 2004
Campaign for America's Future
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On December 8, 2003, President Bush signed a new law he claims will help seniors with their
prescription drug bills. But a close look at the stage that day showed who really stands to more »

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