Healthcare provision seeks to embrace prayer treatments

Nov 03, 2009 - A little-noticed measure would put Christian Science healing sessions on the same footing as clinical medicine. Critics say it violates the separation of church and state. By Tom Hamburger and Kim Geiger Backed by some of the most powerful members of the Senate, a little-noticed provision in the healthcare overhaul bill would require insurers to consider covering Christian Science prayer treatments as medical expenses. - 18 Comments

Why 'Obama-care' is failing

Aug 18, 2009 - The president and his supporters are blaming the wrong people for his healthcare woes -- they should look in the mirror. By Jonah Goldberg (L.A. Times) To listen to the White House and its supporters, in and out of the media, you would think that opposition to "Obama-care" is the hobgoblin of a few small minds on the right. - 3 Comments

WH internal memo confirms giveaways

Aug 16, 2009 - Public Post +++++++++++++++++ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/13/internal-memo-confirms-bi_n_258285.html Ryan Grim ryan@huffingtonpost.com Internal Memo Confirms Big Giveaways In White House Deal With Big Pharma First Posted: 08-13-09 11:10 AM | Updated: 08-13-09 05:49 PM A memo obtained by the Huffington Post confirms that the White House and the pharmaceutical lobby secretly agreed to precisely the sort of wide-ranging deal that both parties have been denying over the past week. The memo, which according to a knowledgeable health care lobbyist was prepared by a person directly involved in the negotiations, lists exactly what the White House gave up, and what it got in return. It says the White House agreed to oppose any congressional efforts to use the government's leverage to bargain for lower drug prices or import drugs from Canada -- and also agreed not to pursue Medicare rebates or shift some drugs from Medicare Part B to Medicare Part D, which would cost Big Pharma billions in reduced reimbursements. - 27 Comments