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Catholic social teaching provides the essential framework for thinking clearly about societal problems, but it cannot be applied like a recipe in a cookbook. It is the responsibility of informed citizens to take what Catholic social teaching offers and use their own knowledge and reason to advance concrete approaches for addressing complex issues of public policy. Lay Summary:In health care, full governmental control would lead to a decline in the quality of services provided to all patients. It is possible to build a market-driven system of universal insurance enrollment that provides full protection to the lowest income households while also providing space for private initiative and innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article discusses the U.S. federal budget process and the reforms needed to address serious fiscal challenges faced by the government. Topics cited include the soaring expense of entitlement programs or mandatory spending for social security and welfare support as compared to annually appropriated budget items, like defense, the reconciliation process involved in the preparation of legislation, joint budget resolutions and better enforcement mechanisms.

The article discusses the need to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Act in the U.S., commonly known as Obamacare, according to the law's opponents. It states that repeal will not be enough because the system of health-care financing in the U.S. calls for serious reform. Reasons for the need to fix the Obamacare are discussed. Also detailed are pillars of reform for Obamacare.

The article contemplates on the policy areas that Republicans should focus on when the 112th U.S. Congress commences and how they can best confront the challenges in the economic and fiscal fronts. Being the House majority, the author recommends that Republicans first tackle the government budget by lowering expenses, increasing income, or a combination of both actions. It is suggested that this action further affects other legislative areas such as health care, discretionary spending, and revitalizing entitlement programs.

The article discusses the challenge of covering Americans with pre-existing conditions which is prohibited by the health-care reform law from being excluded in health insurance. It says that the law passed by U.S. President Barack Obama is facing high opposition. It emphasizes that a high-risk pool can be considered well-designed if it would require the U.S. Congress to fix the flaws of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and prevent private insurers from dumping unwanted customers into the public-subsidy system.

The article discusses a contract made by U.S. political leaders with the middle class which threatens to bankrupt the involved parties. It notes that the debt burden facing the country will come from Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security entitlement programs. It notes that spending on the programs stood at 3.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) and is expected to reach 12% by 2019. It argues that the entitlement system, which is intended to mitigate risk, relies on the loyalty and support of the middle class.

The article talks about Catholic hospitals in the U.S. According to the author, these hospitals possess a long and rich history as there were already 75 Catholic hospitals operating in the country as of 1872. These hospitals were founded and staffed by women's religious congregations like the Sisters of Charity, the Benedictine Sisters, and Sisters of Mercy. As of 2008, most of these hospitals are no longer standalone facilities for they have been part of regional systems and governed by boards.

The article discusses health care in the U.S. and forsees some changes in the system after the presidential election in November 2008. The author says that many would need to avail of health insurance due to rising cost of health care but this entails a complicated program in a political and practical point of view. Senators Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain all propose plans of reform but the article says McCain's health care program is most "substantive."

The article focuses on the need for Medicare reform and the reform package suggested in 2011 by U.S. Republican representative Paul Ryan. It states Democrats have attacked Ryan's proposal and suggested it would end Medicare as it's known. It mentions that the administration of President Barack Obama has admitted Medicare is the root of the problem with health care costs and comments on the effect the fee for service insurance structure has on medical costs.

In this article the author considers the Republican Party's reaction to the passing of health care reform legislation in the United States and argues that the bill can be repealed. The author discusses how Democrats in Congress got the bill passed and argues that they forced it on the country. It is suggested that Republicans could use the negative reaction to the bill to regain control of Congress.

In this article the authors present their views on health care reform in the U.S. The authors believe that specific changes need to be made, not a complete regulation of the health-care industry by the government. The article discusses services for workers who leave employer-based health insurance plans for the individual market as well as coverage for people with preexisting conditions.

In this article the author argues that American conservatives who seek to prevent the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama from passing health care reform legislation providing nationalized medical care must earn the allegiance of voters enrolled in employer-based plans. He praises an idea proposed by U.S. Senator John McCain during his 2008 campaign for the presidency to eliminate tax benefits for employers in favor of a tax benefit for individuals who purchase health insurance.

The article presents a reprint of the article "The Clipboard of the Future, Why Health Care Records Are So Low-tech," by James C. Capretta, which appeared in the Winter 2008 issue of the "The New Atlantis." The article discusses issues surrounding health information technology (HIT) in the U.S. It cites that slow development of HIT can be attributed to concerns on the privacy and security of the data. The author also elaborates on the current paper based system, the steps taken by the government, the lack of standards and the Health Vault of Microsoft.

The article reports on the tax-reform plans assembled by Republicans aimed to push economic growth in the U.S. in 2017. Republican leaders in Congress are dedicated to pushing tax legislation on the desk of President Donald Trump. Republicans want to cut the 35% rate in corporate income tax to boost growth, that is above the average corporate-tax rate compared to other advanced economies.

The article looks at health care policy in the U.S., in the context of the 2012 U.S. presidential election. The author says that presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney's selection of U.S. Representative Paul Ryan as his running mate has strengthened his position on the issue. It describes Romney's and Ryan's general approach to health care reform, discussing related tax issues, the insurance market, the role of state governments, and Medicare.

The author discusses how he believes Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives should proceed in crafting a budget proposal. He believes Republicans need to present themselves as pragmatic stewards of the nation's finances. He also says they must show a willingness to make significant spending cuts.

The article examines perceived problems within measures for U.S. health care reform that have been suggested by members of the nation’s Democratic Party. The author urges that the federal government would attempt to define medical practice for medical care professionals and that insurance provisions would require higher taxes in tandem with benefit cuts to Medicare. It is attested that U.S. President Barack Obama is endorsing the plan as a means of promoting his political agenda.

The article critiques U.S. President Barack Obama from a conservative point of view. Of particular note is the content of Obama's speeches, which made him seem like a moderate candidate, versus the reality of his voting record as a U.S. Senator, which was clearly liberal in focus. Also of note are the tax increases that are part of Obama's national budget plan and how it would increase the national deficit by $7 trillion over the course of ten years.

The article, part of a series of articles on political reforms that would benefit the middle class of the U.S., provides the author's opinion about reducing the costs of healthcare. Market-based healthcare would allow pharmaceutical companies and hospitals to continue advancing technologically because of increased competition. Tax laws should also be changed so that the middle class can pay less for their healthcare.

The author reflects on U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's health care policy. He compares it to former President Bill Clinton's policy and considers if the Democratic party has learned any lessons from the Clinton administration. The author suggests that Obama's health care plan would ruin employer-based insurance by pricing it out of business and subsidizing government-run alternatives.