Tag Archives: Obamacare

For the Healing of the Nation

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Ginna Bairby

As the rollout and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has begun, issues of health care and health insurance have been topics of much conversation and scrutiny. Who should be covered, what services should be provided, and who should … Continue reading →

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Is Healthcare a Human Right?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Chris Iosso

And If So, What Difference Does It Make? Healthcare is a very good thing for governments to provide, whether or not it is a human right, because it is certainly a basic human good and is necessary for human flourishing. … Continue reading →

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Just Not Enough: A Physician’s Perspective on Justice and the ACA

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jim Wright

Justice or Freedom? In the debate over healthcare reform, it comes down to this: do we aim for a system based on justice – equal access through redistribution of funds and regulation of services – or do we continue to … Continue reading →

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Removing the Scarlet ‘C’: A Cancer Patient’s View of Healthcare and the ACA

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Charles Freeman

“I’m sorry to have to tell you that you have cancer of the rectum.” I firmly believe now that such news should be delayed at least until a patient is a little less foggy from anesthesia. It was a good … Continue reading →

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