Health Care and Values (broadcast Friday, November 6th, 2009)

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In the current Congressional debate over health care legislation, many references are made to 'classic American values' -- terms like liberty, equality, and justice. But how do terms such as solidarity, efficiency and quality fit into the structure of the debate? In this segment, Ira talks with Thomas Murray, head of The Hastings Center, a nonpartisan bioethics research institute, about the values Americans hold dear, and how those values influence out health care policy decisions. What values should we, our health insurers, and our doctors look for in a health care system?

Guests

Thomas Murray
President and CEO
The Hastings Center
Garrison, New Yor

Len Nichols
Director, Health Policy Program, New America Foundation
Washington, DC

Related Links

• Hastings Center: The Values and Health Reform Connection

Segment produced by:Annette Heist

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