The psychology of healthcare reform

The House has passed the first comprehensive reform package of the health insurance industry in decades, which is now up for debate in the Senate. This is a highly complex issue, but there are some quite basic reasons why it's so difficult to accomplish significant reform, and in part these have to do with psychological responses to change and uncertainty. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Nov 11, 2009 - 4:47 PM PST
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Michael Todd
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by Michael Todd - Nov. 16, 2009

Timely and thoughtful, although i was disappointed it ended before going deeper into broader issue.

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 14, 2009

Richardson focuses on the basics of people making choices. Interesting and relevant, not too deep and references not provided.

The huge propaganda and lobbying campaigns by interested parties have a significant role. They are trying to push NUF responders into being NIC responders.

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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Nov. 15, 2009

Short article applying acronyms to the opposing opinion groups (yea/nay) in the health reform debate.

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by Derek Hawkins - Nov. 13, 2009
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