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Article Overstates Number Of Uninsured
September 2009 · Kristen Lopez Eastlick · Tigard Times
The Sept. 3 article in The Times, “Tualatin, Tigard folks speak out on health care reform,” cites a figure of 46 million uninsured Americans. This oft-quoted statistic is actually a gross overestimation of the problem, as recent research suggests the number of Americans who cannot currently afford health insurance is much lower. A new study by Dr. June O’Neill, who served as director of the Congressional Budget… -
Don’t Rush Into New System
September 2009 · Kristen Lopez Eastlick · Westport News
The Sept. 4 article “Himes weighs in on health care reform,” cites a figure of 47 million uninsured Americans. This oft-quoted statistic is actually a gross overestimation of the problem, as recent research suggests the number of Americans who cannot currently afford health insurance is much lower. A new study by Dr. June O’Neill, who served as Director of the Congressional Budget Office from 1995-1999, shows that… -
Harming Employers
September 2009 · Kristen Lopez Eastlick · Salt Lake Tribune
The editorial “Health reform: What the House bill is really about” (Our View, Aug. 30) accurately notes that many small businesses oppose an employer mandate, but it does not specify how such legislation would hurt these enterprises. Policymakers who want employers to provide health care for employees should recognize that the traditional definitions of “small” versus “large” companies aren’t always appropriate. Many small employers have a very… -
Many Bypass Insurance Plans
September 2009 · Kristen Lopez Eastlick · Monroe News Star
Dennis Hallack’s Sept. 7 letter “Congress must support reform” cites a figure of 46 million uninsured Americans. This oft-quoted statistic is actually a gross overestimation of the problem, as recent research suggests the number of Americans who cannot currently afford health insurance is much lower. A new study by Dr. June O’Neill, who served as director of the Congressional Budget Office from 1995-1999, shows that nearly half… -
Many Uninsured Folks Can Afford Coverage
September 2009 · Kristen Lopez Eastlick · Columbus Dispatch
Last Wednesday’s Dispatch article, “Health-care supporters rally,” cited a figure of 47 million uninsured Americans. This oft-quoted statistic is actually a gross overestimation of the problem, as recent research suggests the number of Americans who cannot currently afford health insurance is much lower. A new study by Dr. June O’Neill, who served as director of the Congressional Budget Office from 1995 to 1999, shows that nearly half… -
Oft-Cited Uninsured Number Is Not Accurate
September 2009 · Kristen Lopez Eastlick · Missoulian
The Sept. 1 guest column, “Covering uninsured makes good business sense,” cites a figure of 47 million uninsured Americans. This oft-quoted statistic is actually a gross overestimation of the problem, as recent research suggests the number of Americans who cannot currently afford health insurance is much lower. A new study by Dr. June O’Neill, who served as Director of the Congressional Budget Office from 1995-1999, shows that…