Guest: David Cutler

Reducing healthcare costs, ensuring healthcare coverage for all American citizens, and upgrading preventive and public health measures. These are three hallmarks of Barack Obama's healthcare plan, should he be elected the next President of the United States. How does Obama propose we achieve these goals? Host Dr. John Armstrong talks with Dr. David Cutler, the Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics at Harvard University and senior healthcare adviser to the Obama campaign. What are the core principles of the individual philosophy that drives his healthcare proposals? How might the current economic climate impact Obama's ability to implement his plan for widespread restructuring of our healthcare system?

Guest: Gail Wilensky

Lowering healthcare costs, making health insurance innovative, portable and affordable, and ensuring care for higher-risk patients. These are three key features of John McCain's healthcare plan, should he be elected the next President of the United States. How does McCain intend to meet these goals? Host Dr. John Armstrong welcomes Dr. Gail Wilensky, senior fellow at Project HOPE, an international health education foundation, and top healthcare adviser to the McCain campaign. What are the core principles of the individual philosophy that drives his healthcare proposals? How might the current economic climate impact McCain's ability to implement his plan for widespread restructuring of our healthcare system?