Everything you wanted to know about health reform, in one comic book. Given my interest in health economics and graphic novels, i was initially hopeful about jonathan grubers graphic novel, entitled health care reform. The best and worst health care reform ideas cato institute. It delivers information, like scott mcclouds understanding comics, through an earnest but informal lecture by a cartoon version of an expertin this case gruber, an mit economics professor who helped craft massachusettss successful health care reform plan as well as the affordable care act, which.
Jonathan gruber speaks on health care reform posted on april 21, 2011 by kak11010 professor jonathan gruber from mit recently spoke to a standingroom only crowd in konover auditorium about health care reform in the u. Gruber, a health care expert who helped develop mitt romneys health care plan in massachusetts and later was a consultant for mr. Illustrating the success of health care reform center. Nathan schreibers comics have appeared in luomo vogue, overflow, and smith. The bcra draft largely mirrors the framework of the legislation passed by the house in may, reworking the acas incomebased premium subsidies. The omnibus healthcare reform act that narrowly squeaked through congress is a necessary start, but with more to do. In some cases i made uninformed and glib comments about the political process behind health care reform. This obamacare architects propaganda piece is a comic of errors. Books by jonathan gruber author of health care reform.
Yet thats exactly what jonathan gruber accomplishes with his comic book take on the epic law enacted in march 2010. Thats a page from grubers forthcoming comic book, health care reform. Gruber crafts his argument like a salesman, not an economic educator. Health care reform by jonathan gruber the boston globe. What it is, why its necessary, how it works which was just published dec. You wont have to worry about going broke if you get sick. Overview and implications for risk adjustment randall p ellis, ph.
As congress considers various legislative proposals that would provide federal regulation of managed health care, the issue is cited as the most important national. Grubers research focuses on the areas of public finance and health economics. What it is, why its necessary, how it works, explains and combats some common misconceptions about the new federal health reform law. Nathan schreibers comics have appeared in luomo vogue, overflow, and. Jonathan gruber on mitt romney and health care reform c. Now i know that that title sounds boring, but when you get into the pile of lies inside, it gets extremely exciting.
Obamas health care reform bill passed president obama finally achieved victory, in bringing an end to a year long struggle. This highly readable book is a brilliant political analysis of health reform, beginning with a wellresearched, detailed history of the affordable care act and ending with a realistic assessment of the political forces amassed against it and a moderately optimistic view. In one of lifes bitter ironies, i recently found a book by jonathan gruber in the bin of a bookstores goingoutofbusiness sale. Latest news, headlines, analysis, photos and videos on health care reform. Jonathan gruber, one of the countrys smartest health care minds, has brought the epic struggle of health reform to life. Jonathan gruber has 16 books on goodreads with 1950 ratings. But the solution is not a new tax on health insurance that would hit. This legislation will not fix everything that ails our health care system, but it moves us decisively in. First, my mother, who let me and my brothers buy comic books on a family. Grubers book is fun and informative, and it boils down the facts of health care reform for all americans. Interestingly, the book is a comic, which made it a quick read. Austin forum on the economics of public policy on healthcare reform in the u. Gruber and motter present a deeply informed, opinionated, and immediately accessible explanation of why health care reform is essential, why the legislation congress passed is our best bet for solving the problem, and why it would be disastrous if we revoked it.
What it is, why its necessary, how it works gruber, jonathan. A recent kaiser family foundation poll found seniors are more likely to see medicare as worse off. After decades of obstacles, the prospect of meaningful health care reform has never been more promising. Jonathan gruber, one of the countrys smartest health care minds, has brought the.
Health care reform the comic book is not that great as art or as a graphic novel. We will start to bring the costs of health care under control. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Riding the toronto subways in the early 80s, nothing pleased me more than finding religious pamphlets comic books, really on the trains.
A comic book he wrote about the affordable care act. Jonathan gruber, who served as an adviser for both the massachusetts and national health care reform bills, talks about the history, current state, and future of health care in the u. Grubers thoughts about mitt romneys condemnation of the affordable care act. Obamacares threelegged stool of deception regarding. Health care reform is a general rubric used for discussing major health policy creation or changesfor the most part, governmental policy that affects health care delivery in a given place. Everything you wanted to know about health reform, in one. But its a serious comic book, about health care reform. In a comic book, health care reform explained alum. Health care reform cartoons and comics funny pictures. What it is, why its necessary, how it works, gruber steps into the pages of a comic book to guide readers through many of the major elements of the law, including the.
The law requires most people to maintain a minimum level of health insurance. Deception and the bullshit brigade, instead, gruber went with the more subtle health care reform. Health care reform, by the economist jonathan gruber, offers an easyto understand walk through what has changed under the affordable. Jonathan grubers most popular book is health care reform. Senate republican health care working group releases. Grubers comic book explanation of obamacare elaborates.
Mit health economist jonathan grubers latest book, about the affordable care act, is a comic book in which a cartoon gruber walks readers through the history of. By explaining the challenges in our health care system as well as the benefits of the reform with imagination and verve, he accomplishes what many have tried and failed to dohe makes the case for health reform as an important achievement for the american people. Following the collapse of the clinton health care plan in 1994, health reform advocates began a long period of introspection and debate, trying to figure out how to. The 2010 patient protection and affordable care act aca. As its subtitle indicates, this book is about more than entertainment. Gruber about the anniversary of romneycare, and mr. In his remarks he outlined the contours of the debate over health care reform, spoke about challenges to reform efforts, and examined the. Health care reform powerpoint template, backgrounds. Voters care about health care costs, and the gop should have addressed it when it had the chance, between 2002 and 2006, he writes. Health care reform, by the economist jonathan gruber, offers an easytounderstand walk through what has changed under the affordable.
From how to tame the twin threats of rising costs and the increasing number of uninsured to why an insurance mandate is good for your health, health care reform dispels false fears by arming you with facts. President barack obama affirmed june 2 his continued support for a governmentsponsored health insurance plan even though, he acknowledges, it may cause stalwart republicans to put the brakes on his drive for health care reform legislation by october. March 23, 2010 president obama signed the affordable care act. The massachusetts plan, gruber maintains, offers one cure, though the insurance industry has done all that it could to void the spirit if not the letter of the law. Using a comic book format, gruber s graphic novel, health care reform. Mit health economist jonathan gruber s latest book, about the affordable care act, is a comic book in which a cartoon gruber walks readers through the history of health care in the united states. Jonathan gruber speaks on health care reform department. I highly recommend to you jon grubers new book health care reform. The graphic nature of health care reform health affairs. The title of this comic book shockingly isnt the adventures of dr.
Health care reform the comic book is not that great as art or as a graphic novel, but it does go a long way toward explaining a topic that many. It is written as a comic book to be highly accessible and concise, yet very well thought out. Jonathan gruber, the mit economist and obama healtorm adviser, has been featured on these pages for, among other things, boldly predicting in 2009 that obamacare would for sure reduce. That means such arrangements are subject to the group market reform provisions of the affordable care act, including the prohibition on annual limits under public health service act phs act section 2711 and the requirement to provide certain preventive services without cost sharing under phs act section 27. Health care reform is no laughing matter, but mit economist jonathan grubers new comic book on the subject aims to communicate some. In an age when information is power, grubers book is fun and informative, and it boils down the facts of health care reform for all americans. Obamas affordable care act, was no stranger to the.
A central goal of the aca is to significantly reduce the number of uninsured by providing affordable coverage options through medicaid and new health insurance marketplaces. Gruber also does a good job of explaining what that aca does and how it is. What it is, why its necessary, and how it works, breaks down the significant but undoubtedly complex policy into fun, easily digestible comic strips through. Health care reform funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the worlds largest online collection of cartoons and comics. Healthcare reform is a top issue going into the 2020 election. Grandfathered plans group health plan or health insurance coverage in which an individual was enrolled on march 23, 2010 certain health care reform provisions dont apply to grandfathered plans, even if coverage is later renewed a plan can lose grandfathered status by making too many changes to benefits or costs employers will. The graph below breaks down the sectors lobbying on health care reform in congress in 2009. Affordable care act supporter ignites fury with a word. I am not an expert on politics and my tone implied that i. Professor jonathan gruber 87 sought to interpret this information for the general public in a straightforward way. And what this speechbubble resume doesnt mention is grubers.
And we will do all this while reducing the federal deficit. Health care reform in obamas first 100 days leonard rodberg, phd urban studies dept. Other spending by the federal government includes veterans and activeduty military health care as well as health insurance subsidies created by the aca crfb. Click and drag the slider in the bottom left corner. He has published more than 160 research articles, has edited six research volumes, and is the author of public finance and public policy, a leading undergraduate text.
Im beginning to think that comics can deal with the deepest subjects, from the foundations of mathematics logicomics to the holocaust maus. The new health law has disrupted coverage for millions, and driven up costs for millions more. Hover your mouse over a bar for sector information. Nice powerpoint template will be great choice for presentations on health care system in the united states, healthcare reform, medical reform, health insurance coverage, patient protection and affordable care act by president barack obama, health care and education reconciliation act of 2010, etc.
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