Many doubt that McCain's health plan would help uninsured

John McCain's health care tax credit plan would save the average household an estimated $1,241 next year. But critics charge that many people — especially those in poor health — could have a difficult time getting coverage with it. Full Story »

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3.6
by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 9, 2008

Informative overview of analyst reactions to McCain's proposed health plan. This report presents some information that is missing from recent statements by McCain and Obama, pointing out to the estimated $1,241 savings that middle-income owners might get from this plan, but also clarifying that people without insurance now might still have difficulties obtaining coverage under that plan. Fair and factual presentation of the facts, with multiple viewpoints across party lines to help ... More »

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2.7
by Louise Auerhahn - Oct. 9, 2008

Lacks context and depth. It glosses over both selection bias and crowdout which are major challenges that must be addressed for any health coverage plan to actually help people get affordable quality health care, rather than simply providing a subsidy to the insurance industry.

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2.6
by Patricia Blochowiak - Oct. 9, 2008

Uneven story. Only some of the sources are identified as liberal or conservative. While some support is given to each side, the way the story jumps around doesn't make either's argument easy to follow.

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3.4
by Jim Lang - Oct. 9, 2008

This story does a good job of clarifying the net tax impact of McCain's health care plan but never really clarifies how that supports the objective of providing more and clearer choices. I'm left understanding a point but not knowing what to do with it.

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3.4
by Glenn LaBauve - Oct. 9, 2008
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3.7
by Kristin Gorski - Oct. 9, 2008

A solid look at pros and cons of McCain's health plan. The reporter gather viewpoints both for and against it, and also crunches some numbers to help readers understand the cost to them.

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3.8
by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 9, 2008

Quoting expert sources, this is an excellent analysis of the immediate and medium term projections of McCain's health care proposal on U.S. tax payers.

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4.0
by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 9, 2008
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by Randy Morrow - Oct. 9, 2008
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by Mandy Brown - Oct. 9, 2008
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by Ernest Smith - Oct. 9, 2008
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