Gauging Obamacare

By Melissa Kansky | 11/20/12 10:49am

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Elon community's perspective on the Health Care Reform Act

About this website

In light of the recent election, this report analyzes the extent to which healthcare affects the Elon community. Throughout this site, there are articles pertaining to medical school, religious affiliation and the influence on voting preference. The timeline above provides context concerning the healthcare act and how it moved through Congress.

The members who contributed to this team multimedia journalism report include Melissa Kansky, Natalie Dupuis, Sam Parker, Lindsay Kimble, Gabriela Szewcow and Derek Wickham.

Examining the Healthcare Reform Act

How important was healthcare for voters in the 2012 presidential election?

Visual graphic compares national, state and local Elon community opinions. ... Read More ...

How do Christians and Jews feel about healthcare?

How do these two faiths interpret healthcare through their religious sects? ... Read More ...

Growing need for doctors

Accessibility to insurance translates to the need for doctors. Education addresses demand for more doctors. ... Read More ...

Summarizing the Healthcare Reform Act

The campaign season escalated debates concerning the Healthcare Reform Act.

"I don't know that there's a perfect answer that's going to satisfy everyone, but I think you have to err on the side of giving the most opportunity and freedom to everyone." - Lauren Emery, interim assistant chaplain

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