Candidates debate health care

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:03:03 -0500

The six candidates for governor debated health care last night.

At two forums broadcast on UNC-TV, the two Democratic candidates and four Republicans discussed their ideas for improving North Carolina's health care system.

The Democrats debated measures to improve preventive care and cover the unsinsured. The Republicans preached personal responsibility and market-based solutions. (AP)

Beverly Perdue said she would cover lower-income working families, while Richard Moore said her proposal was too expensive. He focused on cost-saving measures, such as stopping payments to doctors who make preventable errors. (W-SJ)

During the Republican debate, Pat McCrory said that there have been "some good trends" in mental health reform in the past two or three years.

Bob Orr attacked that idea, saying it has been "an absolute disaster." (GN-R)

Bill Graham said he would create an insurance pool that would make health insurance more affordable, while Fred Smith said the state should focus on incentives for preventive care. (N&O)

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