The most popular 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) Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 05:59:20 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Clinton answered media questions today on the Whitewater investigation and several other issues. Specific topics included the circumstances surrounding and profits gained from Mrs. Clinton's commodity trades, Mrs. Clinton's view of Whitewater's impact on the state of Arkansas, Mrs. Clinton's initial opposition to appointing a special prosecutor on Whitewater and her initial reluctance to release tax documents, the circumstances surrounding Vincent Foster's death, the call for employer mandates and mandatory health alliances in the health care reform plan, Mrs. Clinton's view on how history will judge former President Richard Nixon, and Mrs. Clinton's activities while employed at the Rose Law Firm. This press conference was popularly known as the "pink press conference" because of the outfit that Hillary wore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56307-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The evolution of the "Harry and Louise" ads was shown. Two ads, paid for by the Coalition for Health Care Choices, opposed President Clinton's health care plan. Two other ads, paid for by the Democratic Party, urged citizens to contact members of Congress to support the president's plan. All the ads featured the characters "Harry" and "Louise." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58575-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Ford met with reporters to promote the need for mental health and substance abuse benefits in the health care reform package that is now being debated on capitol hill. The Bazelon Center for Mental Health is a non-profit organization that works on behalf of individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55090-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton testified to the committee concerning the president's health care reform proposal. Ms. Clinton led the president's health care reform task force which designed the current proposal. Following her opening remarks, she took questions from the committee members concerning the details of the president's proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50897-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed several current issues including crime legislation, health care reform, Whitewater, and her life at the White House. The interview came the morning after the House voted down the rule for the crime legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59469-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Gore described the vice presidential residence, Admiralty House, located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory. She described her life there with her family. She also discussed her support of health care reform, her photography avocation, and other topics. During the live interview, Vice President Gore passed through on his way to work. He answered two questions on current issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55136-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The First Lady and Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell spoke in a news conference following their meeting with senators on health care reform proposals. Ms. Clinton was named by her husband to head a task force on health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37716-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and citizens from Cranston, Rhode Island; New Haven, Connecticut; and Springfield, Massachusetts participated in a televised town hall meeting on health care reform. The broadcast originated from WJAR-TV studios in Cranston. The President focused on the principles of his health reform plan: guaranteeing private insurance for all Americans; ensuring choice of physicians and health care plans; preserving coverage for Medicare, long-term care, and prescription drugs; and guaranteeing health benefits at the workplace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56677-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke to the International Women's Media Foundation concerning the importance of health care reform for the health of women and children in the U.S. She stated that "women have a greater stake in the health care reform debate than men." She also answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57225-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The first lady toured Drew University of Medicine and spoke to a group of medical personnel about the president's health care plan. Her tour was led by the president of Drew University Medical Center, a member of the Task Force on Health Care Reform of which Ms. Clinton is the chair. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/46492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/46492-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 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 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The first lady spoke to union members attending a legislative conference on the progress of the President's Task Force on Health Care, which she heads. She detailed the problems facing the country concerning the rising costs of health care, and called for members of the audience to discuss the health care crisis with others to ensure support for comprehensive health care reform. She also noted how close the workers and others in the American middle-class stand to losing their health care insurance coverage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41087-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT