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We have detected that your browser blocked our video player. Please enable popups and try again. Thank you. Search for webcasts from November 2000 – May 2009. Access webcasts from June 2009 forward, on kff.org. Ask the Experts: The Obama Health Reform Proposal 10/8/2008 Kaiser Family Foundation Broadcast Studio     Email this Webcast Share Del.icio.us Digg Facebook Google Bookmarks Myspace Reddit   Additional Resources health08.org: 2008 Presidential Candidate Health Care Proposals: Side-by-Side Summary health08.org: 2008 Presidential Candidates: Health Care Issues Side-by-Side Summary health08.org: Analysis Video: Sens. McCain and Obama On The Issues: Health Care Reform Health Reform Sound Bites: Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain Kaiser Health Tracking Poll: Election 2008 - September 2008 health08.org Resources: Summaries and Analysis Kaiser Daily Health Policy Reports on the 2008 Presidential Election Ask the Experts Webcasts on Health Reform Previous Ask the Experts Webcasts Join kaisernetwork.org's Ask the Experts for webcasts with advisers to presidential candidates John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) discussing the candidates' health reform proposals, which differ significantly in their aim and approach. During these webcasts, details of each candidate’s proposals and the rationale behind them will be discussed and questions from viewers are answered by the candidates' advisers.   Sen. Obama has proposed a plan that builds on the existing employer-based system, while expanding public programs, putting in place new insurance regulations and providing new coverage options. Full version: Video Podcast Transcript Speakers for this session:   Larry Levitt Vice President, Kaiser Family Foundation Editor-in-Chief, kaisernetwork.org Moderator     David Cutler Adviser, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) Professor of Applied Economics, Harvard University Sen. McCain's plan would replace the existing tax preference for employer-based coverage with a refundable tax credit for the purchase of private insurance, and allow people to buy health insurance across state lines. Click here to view an Ask the Experts with McCain campaign adviser Jay Khosla.   This program is part of a broad effort by the Kaiser Family Foundation to provide resources and information about health policy issues in the 2008 election. Among the related tools available on health08.org is a side-by-side summary of the candidates' health care proposals on health care coverage, cost containment, quality of care and financing.   EMAIL ALERTS Sign up for email alerts and stay informed about upcoming HealthCasts, and the latest health policy issues, news and events.   FAQs How to disable a pop-up blocker How to view a webcast How to listen to a podcast More...   CONTACT US Contact us by email with any comments, problems, suggestions. Call the kaisernetwork.org Help Desk at 202-347-5270. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... About Us     Help