Summary
The Summer 1988 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the detrimental impact of the Reagan administration's health policies, particularly regarding Medicaid and Medicare, as detailed by Geraldine Dallek. The issue critiques the administration's cuts to health care programs for the poor and the elderly, highlighting the struggles faced by marginalized communities, including American Indians at Pine Ridge Reservation. Articles by Vicente Navarro and David U. Himmelstein challenge the notion of incremental health reforms, advocating instead for a comprehensive national health program. The Bulletin also addresses the ongoing AIDS crisis, emphasizing the government's inadequate response and the urgent need for progressive health policy solutions.
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Articles · 5
Geraldine Dallek reviews the Reagan administration's record on health care and its impact on the poor and elderly.
Vicente Navarro analyzes counterarguments against a national health program and advocates for its necessity.
David U. Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler argue against incremental approaches to health care reform, advocating for a national health program.
Joshua Lipsman recounts how mismanagement is threatening the health of an American Indian reservation.
A summary of the candidates' positions on AIDS, needle exchange, and Massachusetts universal insurance legislation.
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