The politics and economics of healthcare -
in this Washington and that one
In a previous post, DJ asked the question:
What are the practical economic impacts of the Stupak amendment limiting coverage of abortions? There are some persuasive politics at play, but will this have a measurable “real world” impact on plans, providers or patients?
Let’s take a look. (more…)
As the vote on healthcare reform in the House draws near, both caucuses are looking to nail down votes. House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) has vowed to ensure that all House Republicans vote against the bill, leaving the passage of the bill up to the 258 House Democrats.
Pelosi and the Democrats have yet to ensure the 218 votes necessary to pass the bill. Some moderate Democrats have already come out opposed to the bill, and some of them remain undecided due to language regarding public funding of abortion and limited coverage for undocumented immigrants.
The House is scheduled to vote on the healthcare reform bill tomorrow – we will have to wait and see whether the Democrats will pass the bill, or if there will be a bi-partisan defeat.