Newsweek: on Health Care
Andrew Yang:
Invest in "telehealth" allowing internet access to doctors
After backtracking slightly on his endorsement of Medicare for All, Yang released his own health care plan, titled "A New Way Forward." The measure commits to investing in "telehealth." "Telehealth is an
effective approach for doctors across the country to provide care for patients in rural and underserved areas over the internet without needing a specific redundant license to practice medicine in the patient's state," the plan reads.
Source: Alexandra Hutzler in Newsweek on 2019 Democratic primary
Dec 19, 2019
Joe Biden:
Made 100M vaccination goal, but not 70% goal
PROMISE MADE: (Newsweek, Jan. 15, 2021): Biden formally rolled out his aggressive, federally backed delivery plan to meet his goal of getting 100 million shots administered in his first 100 days in office. "Some wonder if we're reaching
too far with that goal--is it achievable?" Biden said. "Let me be clear: I'm convinced we can get it done.PROMISE KEPT: (NBC News, March 18, 2021): Biden said he was poised to meet his goal of administering 100 million
Covid-19 vaccination shots in his first 100 days more than 40 days ahead of schedule. "I am proud to announce that tomorrow, 58 days into my administration, we will have met our goal," Biden said in a speech at the White House.
ANALYSIS:
Biden subsequently made and then walked back a goal of 150 million shots, a goal that is expected to be met as well. Biden then proposed 70% vaccination rate by July 4th; the US reached 67% on July 4 and reached 70% several weeks later.
Source: Newsweek & NBC analysis of Biden Promises
Mar 18, 2021
Julia Letlow:
COVID can touch anyone; get a vaccine and save your life
[On the coronavirus pandemic, after her husband, Rep.-Elect Luke Letlow, died of COVID-19]: "You know, I experienced a tragedy in my immediate family.
if there is a vaccine that has life-saving capabilities, I want to encourage everyone to trust it and get the vaccine." And COVID can touch every family out there," she continued. "And so, you know,
Source: Newsweek magazine on 2021 LA-5 House incumbent
Mar 28, 2021
Mitt Romney:
State universal coverage plan is national test case
Massachusetts has become the pioneer in universal coverage [via Romney's] plan for radically restructuring the health-care financing system. One piece is subsidizing low-income families' purchase of private health insurance, instead of reimbursing
hospitals for treating the uninsured. The other big idea creates an insurance exchange-a public bank that will collect the premiums from individuals and pass them on to their chosen insurers-so individuals can buy health insurance with pretax dollars.
The program's passage with overwhelming bipartisan support is a notable achievement. It remains to be seen how many uninsured people actually order policies. Romney remarked, "I wish I were going to be governor the next five years to see it through," but
he will step down at the end of this year and is preparing to seek the presidency. Meanwhile, his health plan gives him a unique calling card-and provides the country with an important opportunity to test one possible solution to a vexing problem.
Source: 2008 speculation: Eleanor Clift, Newsweek, "Gore Redux"
Apr 28, 2006
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
Would put Dr. Fauci on trial over COVID vaccines
Kennedy argues that reporters, as well as former chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci and other officials, should have at least expressed skepticism earlier on, when it became clear that vaccines did not completely stop the spread of the virus. "I
would like to see a trial," Kennedy said of Fauci. He said Fauci had been obligated to use the best data in making decisions and he did not believe that he had done so. Fauci has not been accused of breaking the law by any U.S. enforcement agency.
Source: Newsweek on 2023 Presidential hopefuls
Jul 20, 2023
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