The most recent programs for the Health Care Reform Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1115 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 10:03:48 GMT Representative Andy Harris (R-MD) gave the weekly Republican address. He talked about problems with the Affordable Care Act, including rising costs, reducing access to quality care, and making it harder for small businesses to hire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312824-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312824-102 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A debate was held in the House of Representatives about repealing the 2010 health care law, the Affordable Care Act. This is a portion of the debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Reid spoke about the latest House vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312767-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312767-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minority Whip Hoyer spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the Republican effort to repeal the health care law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312666-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312666-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Gary Herbert (R-UT) talked about his state's efforts to reform health care and ongoing disputes with the federal government over the 2010 health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). He said that although he did not support the ACA, it was the law of the land and that states "must deal with it." He described Utah's health exchanges, based on a free marketplace with consumers deciding the coverage that works best for them. He outlined aspects of the ACA that Utah would not comply with, including not enforcing the individual mandate, administering Medicaid through the health exchange, and the tax credit through the exchange. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310848-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310848-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Goldhill, president and CEO of the Game Show Network, talks about his book, [Catastrophic Care: How American Health Care Killed My Father - and How We Can Fix It], in which he contends that his father's death was avoidable and questions how the nations' health care system allows over 200,000 similar deaths due to error. In 2007 David Goldhill's father died from an infection incurred at a hospital due to medical mistreatment. The author presented his thoughts on the expansion of health care coverage and why patients need to be more like customers who are active participants in the cost of their care. He also responded to questions from the audience at the Harvard Club in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310426-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phone lines were open for answers to the question, "Do you trust Romney or Obama more on Medicare reform?" The necessity of reforming Medicare has been a primary campaign issue during the 2012 campaign. Both candidates have put forth where they would take Medicare in the next four years. Viewer responses were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308353-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308353-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rosemary Gibson examines the current health care debate and the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Ms. Gibson reports on the creation of the legislation, its recent passage, and the fiscal affect on insurance providers and the federal government. She showed slides during her presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307390-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Goodman talked about his book, [Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis]. In the book, he argues that the healthcare system needs to be opened up to market forces and the incentives that are currently driving up costs and making the system less efficient need to be removed. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307279-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307279-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Helen Darling spoke about a survey report on the effects of the new health care law on large businesses. The survey outlined costs, health care plan changes for 2013, and adjustments businesses needed to make to ensure their benefit plans complied with the health care law. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307456-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Atul Grover talked about the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and the U.S. health care system. Other topics included the shortages of physicians across the country, where the shortages of physicians are geographically distributed, the access and future of American medical colleges, the decision of physicians to accept Medicaid patients, the increasing age of the population, and ways that the health care law would change the health care system. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307453-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307453-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conservative activists spoke at a rally in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307420-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307420-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phil Galewitz discussed the Medicaid cuts being implemented by thirteen states, both Democrat and Republican. Galewitz stressed the cuts have nothing to do with the Affordable Healthcare Act; the cuts states are making are intended to save the state money. The cuts include reduction in benefits, eligibility requirements, and compensation to healthcare providers. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307332-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307332-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Delos Cosgrove discussed health care policy in the wake of the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act ruling. He also discussed ways for hospitals to keep costs down while providing high-quality care citing the clinic he is chief executive of the Cleveland Clinic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307169-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein talked about the platform of the Green party. Topics included the influence of money in politics, the progressive stances of the Green party, the Green party jobs plan called the "Green New Deal," a proposed universal system of free higher education, and the threat of climate change. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307060-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307060-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Health and Human Services Committee of the National Governors' Association met to discuss health care and health policy issues facing states. A primary topic of conversation was health care reform, and innovative strategies governors can take to lower Medicaid costs. Additionally, broader aspects of health policy were discussed including hospitals, quality of health services, and emergency response teams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306970-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Jack Markell (D-DE) discussed the variety of topics focused on at the Annual Governor's Meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia. Topics included a wide range of issues from the Affordable Care Act, state budgets, and power of the state government. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307059-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307059-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) discussed the House's vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The House voted to repeal the law for the 33rd time, even though the Senate will not consider the repeal. Representative Burgess used his expertise in medicine to explain what he thought should be kept and what should be altered in the bill. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307028-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307028-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phone lines were open for the question, "How do you feel about the House voting again to repeal the health care law?" The House voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the 33rd time this session of Congress, despite the Senate saying they will not consider such a bill. Viewer response were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307028-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307028-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Henchman and Donald Marron discussed the facts of the Affordable Care Act. Topics included who is eligible for subsidy benefits, how much the penalty will be, and who will actually see a decrease in their health care payments. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306928-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306928-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elise Viebeck called in to discuss the impending House vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This will be the 31st time the House has voted to repeal the law, even though the repeal will likely not be considered in the Democrat-controlled Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306928-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306928-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Louise Radnofsky discussed how lobbying efforts are affecting the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Questions arising over the implementation of the act were discussed as well. Additionally, how implementation will continue with some states indicating they will not follow the Act, and how medical lobbyists are influencing that decision. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306987-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306987-7 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) discussed the Affordable Care Act and the impending House vote to repeal the law. Additionally, Rep. Blumenauer discussed the potential for health care to become a major election issue later in the year. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306987-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306987-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tim Murphy (R-PA), a trained doctor and co-chair of the GOP's Doctor's Caucus, discussed health care reform and the GOP's dedication towards repealing it. Rep. Murphy gave examples from his time as a doctor for why he doesn't support the Affordable Care Act. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306987-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306987-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants in a conservative summit in Colorado spoke about issues relating to the national economy, the debt and deficit, and the previous week's Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act. National security and social policy were also highlighted, with televangelist James Robison calling for the end of "damaging bickering and dissention" in the United States http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306868-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) gave the weekly Republican address to the nation. Senator Barrasso, a trained surgeon and former president of the Wyoming Medical Society, discussed the recent ruling by the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306867-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306867-102 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave his weekly presidential address to the nation where he talked about the recent ruling by the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306867-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306867-101 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matt Kibbe talked about Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Supreme Court the previous week ruled the law constitutionally valid. Mr. Kibbe participated via Skype from Columbus, Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Rob Andrews (D-NJ) discussed the details of the deal reached by Congress on student loan rates, which had been due to double on July 1 before the agreement. He also discussed the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the 2010 health care law, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gave the weekly Republican address to the nation. Representative Cassidy, a medical doctor, talked about health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306751-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306751-102 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave his weekly presidential address to the nation where he talked about jobs and health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306751-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306751-101 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Viewers called in to express their views on the question, "How will the Supreme Court health care law ruling affect you?" The Supreme Court's ruling on the 2010 health care law was during the upcoming week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306750-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306750-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on current headline news. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306412-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306412-8 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Cooper discussed new poll data regarding public opinion on health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306412-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306412-7 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. Specific topics discussed included the federal budget, marriage equality, the Gender Pay Equality Bill, and tax cuts. Rep. Pelosi promised real development on legislation before Congress adjourned the next week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306344-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sally Pipes argued against President Obama's health care initiative and presented her own plan to restructure the American health care system. Ms. Pipes contended that the government's current plan would neither lower health care costs nor assist in reducing the number of uninsured Americans. The author's 10-step plan, includes allowing consumers to acquire health insurance across state lines to increase competition and decrease costs and a repeal of the taxes on medical and pharmaceutical companies which, according to the author, hurt investment in new products. Sally Pipes was joined in discussion by Michael Tanner, author of [Bad Medicine: A Guide to the Real Costs and Consequences of the Health Care Law] and Grace-Marie Turner, co-author of [Why ObamaCare Is Wrong for America]. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Ms. Owcharenko moderated. "Beyond the Individual Mandate: Why ObamaCare Must Be Repealed" was a program of the Heritage Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304517-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304517-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50942-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50942-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Gruber, who served as an adviser for both the Massachusetts and national health care reform bills, talked about the history, current state, and future of health care problem in the U.S. He had written a graphic novel-style book about health care reform to present the basic facts to the average citizen and persuade them of the need for reform. Professor Gruber also spoke some about the health care system instituted in Massachusetts while Mitt Romney was governor of the state. He was interviewed on stage by Bob Crittenden and also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Jonathan Gruber: A Comic-Book Treatise on Healthcare Reform" was a program presented by The Town Hall Center for Civic Life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303580-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dennis Prager spoke at the first annual Western Conservative Summit about the 2012 Republican Presidential candidates and health care legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301030-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Five organizations announced their joint efforts to make health care reform the top domestic priority for the next president and Congress. A new television ad to debut the next weekend was shown. It features "Harry and Louise," the iconic couple from ads used to combat a health care proposal in 1993-1994. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280519-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The topic of this meeting of the class on the Clinton presidency was the politics of health care reform. Dr. Elders served as Surgeon General in 1993 and 1994. She argued the case for universal health coverage and was a spokesperson for President Clinton's health care reform effort. Mr. Jennings served under Former President Clinton as senior health policy advisor and deputy assistant for domestic policy. While serving in the administration, his primary role was to develop and incorporate the president's health care initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176330-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced his support for legislation to extend prescription drug coverage to all military retirees. He also spoke about permanent trade relations with China, the future of Social Security, and the campaigns of Vice President Gore and the First Lady. He also responded to comments and questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157178-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pollack reviewed Vice President Gore's plans to reform the current health care programs sponsored by the government. He also responded to calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156689-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lockhart responded to media questions about Elian Gonzalez, the president's new health care proposal, and the issue of the confederate flag on the South Carolina state house. There are video difficulties occasionally in this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154820-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Health care experts talked to reporters about potential tax cuts which they said would allow people to obtain adequate health care plans. They also spoke about long-term care insurance and coverage for people of modest means. After their comments they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150276-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning headlines, interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Ms. Cummings talked about the morning headlines including airline safety. In the next segment, Mr. Rosner talked by remote connection about the proposed expansion of NATO through inclusion of additional countries. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Henderson and Mr. Mellor talked about current issues including welfare reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73786-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the newspaper roundtable, Senator Grassley and Mr. Greenstein talked about current issues including current investigations in Washington and corporate welfare. In the next segment, Rep. Gephardt talked with a group of the C-SPAN Scholarship winners and took questions from them and viewers. In the next segment, Governor Alexander, former Rep. Swift and Senator Wellstone talked about campaign finance reform. Mr. Swift joined the discussion by remote connection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73165-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Walcott talked about the morning headlines including welfare reform. In the next segment, Mr. Casey talked about the effect of computer technology on members of Congress and their work. In the newspaper roundtable, Ms. Cutler and Ms. Huffington talked about current issues including the Israeli and Russian elections and welfare reform. In the final segment, Mr. Keating talked about congressional pensions and reform proposals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72527-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Broder talked about the book he wrote with Haynes Johnson, [The System: The American Way of Politics at the Breaking Point], published by Little, Brown and Company. The book examines in detail how "the system" of congressional partisanship prevented a reform of the U.S. health care system by the Clinton administration in 1993-94. Both co-authors are Pulitzer Prize winners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Frist talked about the 4th of July holiday, the Republican efforts in Congress to decrease the size of government, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65984-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT