Healthcare definitely needs reformed. Unfortunately, the bill passed by the house solves none of the problems. The biggest problem with our health care industry is not the number of people who do not have insurance. This bill just forces those who don't have it to help pay for the problems.
Consumer-directed healthcare is an alternative to reducing healthcare costs and insuring more Americans. Instead of rationing costs, some suggest that consumers take more responsibility for their care.
Some pro-life Democrats are threatening to vote against healthcare reform in the House unless it includes stronger language that bans its funds from being used for abortions. The bill already forbids health insurance subsidies from being used for them, but a representative is calling for stronger language.
A TV show highlights the dilemma facing med school students and the health insurance industry. Reforming the medical education system would lower costs and should be included in healthcare reform.