The Pour Over Today - Bonus Episode: 2024 Election Topics - Healthcare

Starting point is 00:00:00 Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. In a special episode of The Pore Over Today, we're explaining the debate about health care, including where VP Harris and former President Trump stand. This is the 13th episode of our election collection, designed to help us grow in understanding and compassion on key 2024 election topics. and compassion on key 2024 election topics. Health care costs top the list of expenses Americans are fretting over. Three in four adults say they are very or somewhat worried

Starting point is 00:00:36 about being able to afford unexpected medical bills or the cost of health care services for themselves or their families. At least 80% of voters say it is very important that White House hopefuls talk about their plans for health care costs on the campaign trail. So, what are the two sides saying in the run-up to November? We'll leave you in suspense and explain some key health care debate terms you should know. Medicaid. A health healthcare program provided by federal

Starting point is 00:01:06 and state governments for low income Americans. Medicaid is the largest source of health coverage in the US. Medicare, a federally funded health insurance program for people ages 65 plus and younger people with disabilities. Single-payer healthcare, a system in which the government is the only payer of healthcare costs in place of private insurance and covers all qualifying healthcare expenses from money collected through taxes. This system is used by 17 countries including

Starting point is 00:01:38 Bahrain, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Medicare for All, a proposal for a single-payer health care program in the United States that would replace existing public and private options. Affordable Care Act, or ACA, also known as Obamacare, this legislation expanded access to Medicaid, created a regulated health insurance marketplace, and required insurers to offer coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Starting point is 00:02:16 Since it was passed in 2010, the percentage of Americans with health insurance has risen from 84% to 92%. Universal Health Coverage health insurance has risen from 84% to 92%. Universal health coverage. The belief that everyone should have access to quality health services without financial hardship. We'll be back with what Republicans and Democrats say after a quick break. With over 1000 translations and every type of decorative edition, it's easy to forget how many people can't even get their hands on a single copy of the Bible in their native language.

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Starting point is 00:03:37 Message and data rates may apply, available to US.S. addresses only. The Republican Party traditionally believes that free markets foster competition, improve patient experience, and drive health care costs down. Most Republicans oppose a single-payer system, arguing that the government will make health care more expensive, less efficient, and leave patients with fewer choices. While 66% of Republicans think health insurance is not the government's responsibility, 54% want federally funded programs for the elderly and poor to continue. Democrats generally believe that quality, affordable health care is a right, not a privilege, for every American.

Starting point is 00:04:27 They are proud to be the party that passed Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, and want to see these programs protected and expanded. Among Democrats, 54% favor a single-payer system like Medicare for All, while 33% say health insurance should be provided by a mix of private companies and government programs. Believers may respectfully disagree about who should cover the costs of healthcare, but we can agree that our bodies are a beautifully designed gift from the Lord. Stewarding that gift well means taking care of our bodies and compassionately caring for

Starting point is 00:05:09 the physical needs of our neighbors. Psalm 139, 13 and 14 says, For it was you who created my inward parts. You knit me together in my mother's womb. I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous and I know this very well. And now, candidate stances. Vice President Harris aims to expand health care to cover more Americans, building upon Presidents Obama and Biden's policies. During her 2019 campaign, she supported Medicare for All, but said that in 2024,

Starting point is 00:05:51 she would not push for single-payer insurance if elected president. She plans to maintain and grow the Affordable Care Act and to continue bringing down drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate with drug manufacturers. down drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate with drug manufacturers. Former President Trump supports more choice, better care, and lower costs. While President, Trump lowered prescription drug prices, expanded access to affordable coverage, and signed a law to end surprise medical billing. He has promised not to cut Medicare spending and criticized the Affordable Care Act, saying he plans to replace it with something better and less expensive.

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The Pour Over Today - Bonus Episode: 2024 Election Topics - Healthcare

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