Opinion: Supreme Court Fails America On Health Care
The Supreme Court has shockingly failed the citizens of the United States by upholding the individual mandate portion of the plan.
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The Supreme Court has shockingly failed the citizens of the United States by upholding the individual mandate portion of the plan.
The medical system is broken. You hear that comment often these days and I don't argue with the statement but there are many in the profession who give me good reason to be optimistic.
This is a very big week for President Barrack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney with a major decision expected as early as Monday from the United States Supreme Court on the big health care law.
Mitt Romney has provided no details, not even a hint, of what his immigration plan is. Either this is a lousy sales job, which is bad, or he has no idea there's a difference between running Bain Capital and running the nation, which is worse.
Five months before the presidential election, this rating is disastrous for Obama – almost as disastrous as the lack of any results for America these past four years.
The US Supreme Court could rule as early as today on whether all or part of President Obama's healthcare law passes constitutional muster.
For all the complaints we have about government it is important to keep in mind that sometimes it can make our lives better, too.
The report by the Commonwealth Fund says 41 percent of those between 19 and 29 did not get medical care over the past year because of the cost. And among the uninsured, the figure jumped to 60 percent.
"We as small business owners are trying to do the right thing by insuring our employees, but it's not always easy to do that," says Ken Weinstein, owner of the Trolley Car Diner in Mt. Airy.
"A lot of people see someone with a business and think they are rolling," notes Rod Millwood, who owns a comedy club at 3rd and South Streets in Philadelphia. "But no."
"Health insurance is tricky and it's confusing, so having the right, unbiased information is a key resource for consumers," says Melissa Fox, spokeswoman for Pennsylvania's Insurance Department.
"Small businesses overwhelming support the (Obamacare) tax credits. The problem is, they don't know about them," says the CEO of a small-business advocacy group.
One of the provisions of the federal health care reform law extends a parent's coverage of dependent children to age 26. But if the federal law is struck down, what then?
The controversy over contraception being included in health insurance brings an interesting question to the forefront: How much does birth control really cost?
"Wellworks for You" works with companies to design and manage corporate wellness programs that fit the demographic needs of each group.
State Comptroller Matthew Boxer sampled four governmental entities, including Haddon Township, and found they could have trimmed health care costs by $12.5 million over two years all together, if they had been part of the state's health plan.
The Health Care Improvement Foundation's 18-month "PAVE" program is aimed at preventing rehospitalization through a combination of patient education and coordination among health care providers.
Tight times in Pennsauken could cost six of the township's 88 police officers their jobs and a half dozen others could be demoted as officials try to keep their spending in line with state law.
A survey finds that health care costs are expected to rise a bit less next year.
Health care costs continue to climb while many paychecks remain the same or get smaller.
Expecting major growth in Medicaid subscribers under health insurance reform, Independence Blue Cross has made a move to be a major player well beyond its traditional business boundaries.
Evidence based medicine recognizes that a doctor's personal experience is worth a great deal but what really matters is study findings and the wider group of experience in the field.
Michael Ledoux, Widener's director of the Center for Education, co-edited the book Civic Engagement and Service Learning in a Metropolitan University: Multiple Approaches and Perspectives.
There's a push to exempt New Jersey judges and public sector lawyers from the new requirement that state employees pay more into their pension and health care plans.
The company argues the international business should be exempted from new rules that require insurance companies to spend at least 80 cents of every premium dollar on health care, rather than marketing or profits.
Overnight rain and a few claps of thunder develop ahead of a cold front moving into the Delaware Valley.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers as Atlanta beats the Philadelphia Saturday night.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Family, friends and fellow cyclists gathered in Port Richmond to remember Glenn Colville Jr., a father of three who was killed while riding in a bike lane.
Overnight rain and a few claps of thunder develop ahead of a cold front moving into the Delaware Valley.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers as Atlanta beats the Philadelphia Saturday night.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Family, friends and fellow cyclists gathered in Port Richmond to remember Glenn Colville Jr., a father of three who was killed while riding in a bike lane.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie sold items from the late radio legend Pierre Robert's personal vinyl collection.
Drexel Hill Little League players honored the great Jackie Robinson, the man who changed the game of baseball as we know it today.
A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers as Atlanta beats the Philadelphia Saturday night.
Puck drop for Game 1 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the ninth as the Braves rout the Phillies Friday night.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Overnight rain, with a few claps of thunder, develops ahead of a cold front. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Philadelphia Flyers fans celebrate Game 1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night. Ryan Hughes reports.
Police in Gloucester County, New Jersey, are reminding residents to lock their vehicles following a late-night chase involving suspected thieves targeting unlocked cars through a Washington Township neighborhood.
The late radio legend Pierre Robert’s personal vinyl collection completely sold out at the Glenside, Pennsylvania, record shop Vinyl Chickie. Ross DiMattei reports.
Family, friends and fellow cyclists gathered in Port Richmond to remember Glenn Colville Jr., a father of three who was killed while riding in a bike lane. Eva Andersen reports.