OPINION: Spinning the Supreme Court's 'Obamacare' decision

By Wendell Potter

Insurers seeking to assure that consumer protections are jettisoned if individual mandate goes

Excerpts from this story referencing "health insurance":

"… from the Cornhusker state, however, that caught my eye. It was instead the health insurance industry’s decision to spend our premium dollars on an Internet ad — a …"

"… y, insurers love the mandate because it forces millions more people to buy health insurance policies. The insurance folks made it clear that without the mandate and s …"

"… y Republican politicians that would ultimately reach the Supreme Court?The health insurance industry, through its two big trade groups—America’s health insurance …"

"… s without a mandate. By 1999, it was impossible for an individual to buy a health insurance policy in 31 of Washington's 39 counties. Learn more about The Link betwee …"

OPINION: Could nonprofit health insurance plans be the real reformers?

By Wendell Potter

Nonprofit health insurance just might be the sleeper solution in healthcare reform law.

Excerpts from this story referencing "health insurance":

"… em suggested that a viable alternative would be the fostering of nonprofit health insurance CO-OPs (Consumer Oriented and Operated Plans) throughout the country.I was …"

"… was among the many who belittled the idea. Having spent two decades in the health insurance industry, I knew how difficult it is for even the biggest insurers to esta …"

OPINION: Guess who would benefit from privatizing Medicare?

By Wendell Potter

Privatizing Medicare would help insurers, not seniors.

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OPINION: Insurance industry myths about the uninsured

By Wendell Potter

Insurers want us to believe the young were uninsured by choice, nothing could be further from the truth.

Excerpts from this story referencing "health insurance":

"… it used to be, thanks to ObamaCare. …"

"… id not have money left over after paying student loans and the rent to buy health insurance.The reality is that young adults comprise not only the biggest segment of …"

"… wealth Fund survey found that nearly two of five young adults were without health insurance during all or part of 2011, primarily because they lived in low- and moder …"

High court upholds key part of Obama health law

By The Associated Press

ObamaCare's individual mandate survives Supreme Court as a tax.

Excerpts from this story referencing "health insurance":

"… cluding the hotly debated core requirement that nearly every American have health insurance.The 5-4 decision meant the huge overhaul, still taking effect, could proce …"

"… ell immediately after the decision was announced that Americans must carry health insurance or pay a penalty.The justices rejected two of the administration's three a …"

"… ment that the law "exceeds federal power both in mandating the purchase of health insurance and in denying non-consenting states all Medicaid funding."In all, the jus …"

"… rease in American history."Democrats said Romney, who backed an individual health insurance mandate when he was Massachusetts governor, will have a hard time exploiti …"

OPINION: ObamaCare a blessing for millions of real Americans

By Wendell Potter

Supreme Court decision upholds program that has already benefited millions.
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OPINION: Translating the insurance industry's feel-good rhetoric

By Wendell Potter

Industry rhetoric obscures the real agenda

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"… up a few months ago, the one we’re using to try to control how the state health insurance exchanges operate, the ‘Choice and Competition Coalition.’ And instead …"

2 paths forward for uninsured, 1 clouded by ruling

By The Associated Press

Court ruling giving states leeway on Medicaid casts uncertainty on new coverage for millions

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"… s unclear how many of these low-income people would be able to get private health insurance in states that decide not to expand Medicaid. Even modest copayments may b …"

"… do not qualify for Medicaid today and who cannot afford to pay for private health insurance," said Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va. About 60 percent of the more than 265 …"

"… uninsured more than three years. She lives near Richmond, Va.Going without health insurance has long been seen as a personal issue, a misfortune for many and a choice …"

"… r with a history of medical problems cannot be turned down for coverage by health insurance companies. And federal subsidies will make premiums more affordable.Quinla …"

Mass. health law may bode well for federal law

By The Associated Press

Mass. health care law, 6 years on, may point to successes and challenges ahead for federal law

Excerpts from this story referencing "health insurance":

"… TON (AP) — Massachusetts has the nation's highest rate of residents with health insurance. Visits to emergency rooms are beginning to ease. More residents are getti …"

OPINION: Health care's community-based beginnings

By Wendell Potter

For-profit health care is the norm today, but the system was born out of a more 'community'-driven beginning.

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"… healthy people at cheaper rates. That was the beginning of underwriting in health insurance, and it completely changed everything — and, for most of us, not for the …"

"… would pay for the care of a sicker, older population.”Yeah. That’s how health insurance started out in this country, with everybody in a given community paying th …"

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