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Health insurance companies switch gears on support for reform
As the Senate Finance Committee prepares to vote on legislation for health care reform tomorrow, the insurance industry is releasing a report arguing that the current health proposal would cause insurance premiums to drastically increase compared to the current system. Larry Mantle finds out more as legislative momentum picks up in Washington.
As the Senate Finance Committee prepares to vote on legislation for health care reform tomorrow, the insurance industry is releasing a report arguing that the current health proposal would cause insurance premiums to drastically increase compared to the current system. Larry Mantle finds out more as legislative momentum picks up in Washington.
Guests:
Chris Frates, Reporter for Politico and author of Politico Pulse, which covers health care reform
Michael Cannon, Director of health policy studies at the CATO Institute
Jerry Flanigan, health care policy director for Consumer Watchdog, a consumer advocacy group