What is consumer-directed health care?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published January 31, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

In his State of the Union address, President Bush pushed for the expansion of tax-free health savings accounts. Host Tom Fudge talks with two doctors on opposing sides of the issue to debate the pros

What is consumer-directed health care?

In his State of the Union address, President Bush pushed for the expansion of tax-free health savings accounts. Host Tom Fudge talks with two doctors on opposing sides of the issue to debate the pros and cons of consumer-directed health care.

Guests:

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Dr. James Knight . A local urologist and CEO of Consumer Directed Health Care Incorporated.
Dr. Don McCanne . Senior health policy fellow of Physicians for a National Health Program.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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