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Health insurance companies urge staff to fight reforms

By Dan Eggen The nation's largest health insurance carrier is urging its employees to lobby the Senate against reform proposals that would hurt the firm's bottom line, according to copies of e-mails released Thursday by a liberal advocacy group. UnitedHealth...

Lieberman: No reform at all is better than a public option

By John Amick Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) said Sunday that no health-care reform bill at all is better than legislation that includes some form of a government-run public option. "The truth is that nothing is better than that because...

Health-care lobbyists continue spending spree

By Dan Eggen The August recess did little to slow the Washington lobbying frenzy over health-care reform, as insurers, drugmakers and hospitals continued to spend millions to attempt to sway the emerging legislation, according to new disclosure reports filed with...

Reformers Target Insurers with Protest Billboard

By Ceci Connolly It isn't exactly subtle, but it certainly is likely to catch the attention of passersby. The liberal pro-reform Health Care Action Now coalition has drawn up a billboard targeting health insurance companies for "making our country sick."...

Live Blogging the Senate Finance Markup

The Post's Alec MacGillis gives you a cheat sheet for all the action coming out of the markup of Chariman Baucus's proposal.

For Some Women, Recession Means Having Fewer Children

The recession is apparently prompting more women to try to delay having babies, according to a survey that aims to document the effects of the economic downtown on childbearing.

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MoveOn Uses Humor to Promote Public Option, Paul Volpe , September 22, 2009

Democrats Urge Patience on Health Bill, Ceci Connolly , September 22, 2009

Ahead of Obama's AFL-CIO Appearance, Labor Officials Express Concern Over Excise Tax, Post Editor , September 15, 2009

Lobbyists Protest Possible Health Care Tax, Washington Post editors , September 14, 2009

Health Groups Stick With Obama in His Call for Changes, David Brown , September 10, 2009

Wal-Mart Reiterates Support for Employer Mandate, Eric Rich , September 9, 2009

MoveOn Plans Health-Care 'Vigils', Dan Eggen , September 2, 2009

Liberals Target Grassley on Public Option, Dan Eggen , August 31, 2009

Player Profile: Kent Conrad, Sarah Lovenheim , August 24, 2009

HHS: Insurance Companies Encourage Employees to "Revoke Sick People's Health Coverage" , Eric Rich , August 11, 2009

White House Rebuts Claims on Health Care Reform, Kathryn Tolbert , August 10, 2009

Recess Doesn't Slow Health-Care Rhetoric , washingtonpost.com editors , August 9, 2009

Selling Health-Care Reform, by the Numbers, David S. Hilzenrath , August 7, 2009

ADL Condemns Nazi Slurs in Health-Care Debate, Dan Eggen , August 7, 2009

Democrats Launch Web Site Targeting "Republican Lies" on Health Care, By Ceci Connolly , August 6, 2009

Insurers Bristle at Tough Rhetoric But Stick to Reform Path, 44 Editor , August 3, 2009

With House in Recess, Focus Moves to Senate, Washington Post Editor , August 3, 2009

Business Groups Divided Over Health Reform, Ceci Connolly , July 30, 2009

Will You Be Able to Keep Your Insurance?, Kathryn Tolbert , July 29, 2009

At $1.5 Million a Day, Health Sector Lobbying Far Outpaces Oil & Gas, 44 Editor , July 29, 2009

The Murky Effect of Insurance Exchanges, David S. Hilzenrath , July 28, 2009

Drugmakers' Group Has $100 Million for Possible Ad Campaign on Health-Care Reform, Dan Eggen , July 28, 2009

On the Hill, Elizabeth Edwards Calls Attention to Medical Bankruptcies, Ed O'Keefe , July 28, 2009

Health-Reform Foes Draw Industry Donations, Dan Eggen , July 27, 2009

President Ruling Out 'Government-Funded' Abortions?, Sarah Lovenheim , July 27, 2009

Obama Health Care Push Resumes This Week, By Ceci Connolly , July 27, 2009

Will Doctors in the House, Senate Influence Debate?, By Sarah Lovenheim , July 24, 2009

Obama Talks Health Care With Post's Hiatt, Sarah Lovenheim , July 23, 2009

Providers Endorse 'Pay for Value' Proposals , Ceci Connolly , July 22, 2009

Dean Backs Obama Health-Care Plan, Eric Rich , July 21, 2009

Lobbyists Spend Millions to Influence Health Care, Post Editor , July 21, 2009

Health Insurance Ad Takes Subtler Approach, Kathryn Tolbert , July 20, 2009

Steele Blasts Democratic Health Reform Push, Urges Obama to 'Slow Down', 44 Editor , July 20, 2009

State of Play: Obama Selling, Americans Buying?, Ceci Connolly , July 20, 2009

Mayo Executives Criticize Public Plan, Medicare Payment Proposals, 44 Editor , July 17, 2009

Obama Tries to Rally Lawmakers on Health-Care Legislation, 44 Editor , July 17, 2009

Massachusetts Takes Big Step Away From Fee-for-Service, Post Editor , July 16, 2009

Health Care Is Topic A at Biden Task Force Meeting in Va., 44 Editor , July 16, 2009

Rift Widening Among Physician Groups, Kathryn Tolbert , July 16, 2009

Dodd: Health Care Overhaul Becoming a Reality, 44 Editor , July 15, 2009

State of Play: Democrats Dig In Despite Senate Focus on Hearings, Paul Volpe , July 13, 2009

Obama Pressed to Defend Health-Care Reform Plans Before World Leaders, By Sarah Lovenheim , July 10, 2009

Major Players in Health Reform Debate, Paul Volpe , July 10, 2009

Player Profile: Chip Kahn, Sarah Lovenheim , July 8, 2009

Faith Groups Engage on Reform, washingtonpost.com editors , July 8, 2009

Swing-State Senators Concerned About Tax on Employer-Paid Coverage, Paul Volpe , July 7, 2009

New Report Pushes Proposals to Help Pay for Health-Care Reform, By Sarah Lovenheim , July 7, 2009

Nation's Hospitals Agree to Forego $155B in Revenue, Post Editor , July 6, 2009

State of Play: Obama's August Deadline Looms, Paul Volpe , July 6, 2009

Sebelius, Fenty Join Forces to Push HIV Testing, Sarah Lovenheim , July 2, 2009

Report Offers Guidance on Comparative Effectiveness, Paul Volpe , July 1, 2009

Wal-Mart Gets Behind Employer Mandate, Paul Volpe , June 30, 2009

TV Series Tied to Health Care Debuts at Noon, Sarah Lovenheim , June 29, 2009

Advocates of Universal Coverage Rally on Capitol Hill, Paul Volpe , June 26, 2009

Senate Finance Close to Deal on Health Reform, Paul Volpe , June 25, 2009

Justice Department Unseals Medicare Fraud Indictments, Paul Volpe , June 24, 2009

GOP Offers Estimate for House Bill, Paul Volpe , June 24, 2009

Former Insurance Executive Goes After Industry, Paul Volpe , June 23, 2009

Grassley Seeking 'Bipartisan Support' for Reform, Paul Volpe , June 23, 2009

Obama Uses Podium to Push Health-Care Reform, Sarah Lovenheim , June 23, 2009

Obama's Political Arm Calls for Health-Care Stories, washingtonpost.com editors , June 23, 2009

Critics Express Concerns about Massachusetts Model, Sarah Lovenheim , June 23, 2009

Under The Microscope: Dissecting Claims on Reform, Paul Volpe , June 22, 2009

State of Play: Health Hearings Heat Up, Public Weighs In, Paul Volpe , June 22, 2009

Health Reform That Only Hurts a Bit, Paul Volpe , June 21, 2009

Liberal Groups Launch Ads Touting Public Option, Paul Volpe , June 19, 2009

Under The Microscope: Cutting Hospital Payments, Paul Volpe , June 19, 2009

Ceremony Will Recognize Top E-Prescribers, washingtonpost.com editors , June 19, 2009

New Bipartisan Group to Tackle Health-Care Reform , Sarah Lovenheim , June 18, 2009

Ad Roundup: Planned Parenthood and the RNC Launch New Ads, Sarah Lovenheim , June 18, 2009

AMA Group Stops Short of Support for Public Option, Paul Volpe , June 17, 2009

Report: Most Costly Services for Women Tied to Chronic Illness, Sarah Lovenheim , June 17, 2009

Senate Health Markup Off to a Rocky Start, Paul Volpe , June 17, 2009

Finance Panel Likely to Postpone Health Markup, Paul Volpe , June 17, 2009

CBO Offers Reality Check on Health Spending, Paul Volpe , June 17, 2009

Former Senate Leaders Weigh In on Reform, Paul Volpe , June 17, 2009

Obama Urges Nationwide Health-Care Campaign, Sarah Lovenheim , June 16, 2009

GOP Sticks to Script on 'Washington Takeover' of Health Care, Paul Volpe , June 16, 2009

Key Stakeholders Reveal Health-Care Investments, Sarah Lovenheim , June 15, 2009

CBO Cost Estimate Offers Good News, Bad News for Reform Proponents, Paul Volpe , June 15, 2009

GOP Leadership Plays Offense , Sarah Lovenheim , June 15, 2009

AMA Members Receive Obama's Speech With Cautious Enthusiasm, Paul Volpe , June 15, 2009

Transcript of President Obama's Speech to the AMA, Post Editor , June 15, 2009

On Health Care, the Messenger Changes, But Questions Remain the Same, Post Editor , June 15, 2009

Senate Committee to Delay Action on Reform Bill, Paul Volpe , June 15, 2009

State of Play – Monday June 15, Paul Volpe , June 15, 2009

Obama Offers More Health-Care Savings Through Limits on Payments, Post Editor , June 13, 2009

American Medical Association Walks Fine Line of Support for Public Plan, washingtonpost.com , June 11, 2009

Health-Care Reform Around the Web, washingtonpost.com editors , June 11, 2009

Health-Care Reform Around the Web, washingtonpost.com editors , June 10, 2009

New Report Highlights Health Disparities, Sarah Lovenheim , June 10, 2009

Budget Committee to CBO: Show Me the Money, Paul Volpe , June 9, 2009

Senate Health Committee Releases Reform Bill, Paul Volpe , June 9, 2009

House Proposal on Health Care Prompts Question of Affordability, Sarah Lovenheim , June 9, 2009

Health-Care Reform Around the Web, washingtonpost.com editors , June 9, 2009

Senate Republicans Send Obama Letter Opposing Public Health Plan, Post Editor , June 8, 2009

Health-Care Reform Around the Web, washingtonpost.com editors , June 8, 2009

State of Play – The Monday Morning Update, Paul Volpe , June 8, 2009

Irked Grassley Tweets Obama in France, 'You Got Nerve', Post Editor , June 7, 2009

Obama Says Congress Must Act to Fix 'Broken' Health-Care System, Post Editor , June 6, 2009

Health-Care Reform Around the Web, washingtonpost.com editors , June 5, 2009

New Study: Bankruptcy Tied To Medical Bills, Sarah Lovenheim , June 4, 2009

Baucus Rules Out Single-Payer Plan, Paul Volpe , June 3, 2009

Obama Signals Willingness to Compromise on Health Reform, Paul Volpe , June 3, 2009

Health-Care Reform Around the Web, washingtonpost.com editors , June 3, 2009

Senators: Obama Willing to Consider Tax on Employer-Paid Health Benefits, 44 Editor , June 2, 2009

Senators to Talk Health-Care at the White House, Sarah Lovenheim , June 2, 2009

Player Profile: Sen. Charles Grassley, Sarah Lovenheim , June 2, 2009

Report Urges U.S. to Slow Health-Care Spending, Sarah Lovenheim , June 2, 2009

Outlook Section: Focus on Health Reform, Paul Volpe , June 1, 2009

Kennedy Circulating Health Reform Plan, Paul Volpe , May 28, 2009

At the Movies: 'Money-Driven Medicine', Sarah Lovenheim , May 26, 2009

Rockefeller Looks to Empower MedPAC, Paul Volpe , May 26, 2009

Player Profile -- Jeanne Lambrew, Sarah Lovenheim , May 22, 2009

Projected Health-Care Costs Rise for 2009, Sarah Lovenheim , May 22, 2009

Christian Groups launch Ad Campaign Pushing Health Reform, Paul Volpe , May 21, 2009

Experts Offer CBO New Formula for Determining Cost of Reform, Paul Volpe , May 21, 2009

Liberal Group Offers Porposal to Fund Health Reform Plan, Paul Volpe , May 21, 2009

Baucus: Senate Health-Care Plan Unlikely to Cover All Americans, Sarah Lovenheim , May 21, 2009

Report: More Expensive Care Does Not Equal Better Quality, washingtonpost.com editors , May 21, 2009

New Study: Massachusetts Plan Shows Signs of Success, Paul Volpe , May 20, 2009

Baucus Message to Industry Lobbyists: 'Let the Process Work', Paul Volpe , May 20, 2009

North Carolina's Blue Cross Blue Shield Trying to Kill Key Plank of Obama Plan, Sarah Lovenheim , May 18, 2009

Former CBO Director Proposes Reform Plan, Paul Volpe , May 18, 2009

Obama Radio Address: High Hopes for Health Reform, Paul Volpe , May 16, 2009

Industry Groups Reaffirm Commitment to Reform, Paul Volpe , May 15, 2009

Pelosi Signals Health Plan Could Be Funded by Tax Increase, Paul Volpe , May 15, 2009

House Republicans Seek to Engage Obama on Reform, Paul Volpe , May 14, 2009

Player Profile: Karen Ignagni, Paul Volpe , May 14, 2009

White House Reaches Out via E-Mail on Health-Care Reform, Paul Volpe , May 13, 2009

Grassley Says Trustees' Report Makes Case Against Government-Run Plan, Paul Volpe , May 13, 2009

House Pledges to Pass Health Care Plan by July 31, Paul Volpe , May 13, 2009

New Health Reform Ad Touts 'Public Option', Paul Volpe , May 13, 2009

Report: Cost of Health Care Affects Women More than Men, Paul Volpe , May 12, 2009

White House Seeks Additional Funds to Expand Coverage, Paul Volpe , May 12, 2009

It's All About the Middle Class, Paul Volpe , May 11, 2009

The First Dose, Paul Volpe , May 11, 2009

Player Profile: Kathleen Sebelius, Paul Volpe , May 8, 2009

Resources, Paul Volpe , May 8, 2009