"When President Barack Obama said at a recent news conference that he has the best health care in the world, he wasn't exaggerating," The Chicago Tribune reports.
"The White House medical unit with a staff of four doctors and even more nurses and physicians' assistants is just steps from his office, ready to provide free treatment to him and his family. Air Force One is stocked with equipment to rapidly assemble an onboard operating room. … White House physicians provide free medical coverage for the first family and the vice president's family, as well as urgent treatment to White House staff and visitors as needed."
Obama - ‘Healthcare Messiah for the USA’
The American president-elect Barack Obama wants every American to have affordable healthcare options.
The American president-elect Barack Obama wants every American to have affordable healthcare options.
The president is responsible for his own co-pays and deductibles. Under the most popular plan offered to federal employees, "a doctor's visit costs $20 and generic drugs are $10" (Dorning, 8/4).
Source-Kaiser Health News
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Obama's Historic Drive To Overhaul US Health Care
US President Barack Obama's historic drive to overhaul US health care hit a speed bump this week amid firm opposition from fellow Democrats, and may collide with other top priorities come September.
US President Barack Obama's historic drive to overhaul US health care hit a speed bump this week amid firm opposition from fellow Democrats, and may collide with other top priorities come September.
US Liberal Groups Give Boost To Obama's Healthcare Plans
A coalition of US progressive groups unveiled Monday a 82-million-dollar campaign to boost President Barack Obama's plans to overhaul the ailing healthcare system.
A coalition of US progressive groups unveiled Monday a 82-million-dollar campaign to boost President Barack Obama's plans to overhaul the ailing healthcare system.
Barack Obama Outlines Health Care Reform Goals
President Barack Obama urged Congress Saturday to move ahead on health care reform, arguing that any change in the current system should lower the cost of services, improve their quality
President Barack Obama urged Congress Saturday to move ahead on health care reform, arguing that any change in the current system should lower the cost of services, improve their quality
