Healthcare+reform

__**Healthcare Reform**__

The health care debate is one that has been very contentious in American society. That is why it is very important to find objective sources for your information and be wary of sources that take sides in the debate. Remember, even statistics can be spun depending on who is presenting the information. Ms. Leitch gave you two articles to start with: one from the The Wall St. Journal and the other from the [|New York Times] Try these additional sources for further info:

Databases: As usual, these are the best places to start. SIRS researcher and CQ Researcher both have extensive coverage. This report from CQ Researcher is a great resource.

The official site of the Obama Administration for information related to the legislation [|www.healthcare.gov]

Objective journalistic analysis of the issue and the effect of the 2010 Health Care Bill [|New York Times Topics Health Care]-broken down by new stories, economic analysis, advocacy groups, speeches, etc.

[|New York Times] Breaks down how different types of people will be affected by Health Care Overhaul.

[|PBS Health Care Reform] Reports and video coverage of PBS News shows Newshour,Nightly Business Report and Washington Week

CBS News Money Watch Analysis of the costs of Health Care for various groups

Research organizations and foundations that provide policy information and analysis

Commonwealth fund-A "private foundation working toward a high performance health system." In depth analysis of the costs of the Health care legislation.

Kaiser Family Foundation-Excellent source for charts, graphs, and briefs on how health care legislation will affect different demographic groups.

From the same group that publishes Consumer Reports.