WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s plan to provide medical insurance for all Americans took a big step toward becoming reality Sunday after leaders of the health care industry offered $2 trillion in spending reductions over 10 years to help pay for the program.
Hospitals, insurance companies, drug makers and doctors planned to tell Obama today they’ll voluntarily slow their rate increases in coming years in a move that government economists say would create breathing room to help provide health insurance to an estimated 50 million Americans who now go without it.
Although the offer doesn’t resolve thorny details of a new health care system, it does offer the prospect of freeing a large chunk of money to help pay for coverage.
What’s the plan?
The president’s plan would build on the current system in which employers, government and individuals share responsibility for paying the cost and care is delivered privately.
The government would play a stronger role by subsidizing coverage for many more people and spelling out stronger consumer protections.
by the associated press
Hospitals, insurance companies, drug makers and doctors planned to tell Obama today they’ll voluntarily slow their rate increases in coming years in a move that government economists say would create breathing room to help provide health insurance to an estimated 50 million Americans who now go without it.
Although the offer doesn’t resolve thorny details of a new health care system, it does offer the prospect of freeing a large chunk of money to help pay for coverage.
What’s the plan?
The president’s plan would build on the current system in which employers, government and individuals share responsibility for paying the cost and care is delivered privately.
The government would play a stronger role by subsidizing coverage for many more people and spelling out stronger consumer protections.
by the associated press
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