Presidential Candidates' Health Plans Offer Divergent Approaches To Health System Reform
Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 08:35
in Mathematics & Economics
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund examines key differences and areas of agreement in the health system reform proposals of presidential candidates Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama. Both plans seek to expand health insurance, but Senator McCain would encourage individuals to select their own coverage through the individual insurance market while Senator Obama would strengthen employer coverage and public programs.