Two Campaigns, Two Health Plans

by Robert J. Rubin, M.D.
Tip O?Neill, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, used to say, ?Where you stand depends on where you sit.? Nothing exemplifies the wisdom of that statement more than the reactions to the health-care plans of Senator John Kerry and Presiden? George W. Bush. This column will attempt to highlight the proposals as they stand as of this writing (between the Democratic and Republican conventions) and highlight the fundamental differences and potential shortcomings of each plan.