Candidate's scorecard: health care. (Devil in the Details).

AS A SERVICE TO OUR readers, the Prospect herewith inaugurates this page, which will rate the presidential candidates' policy proposals as they begin to release them in detail.

So far, President Bush and two of the Democratic contenders have put forth partial blueprints for healthcare reform. What are our criteria? The most important considerations are broadened coverage, cost-effectiveness, consumer choice and political appeal.

HOWARD DEAN

Dr. Dean, who as Vermont's governor created a good children's health program called Dr. Dynasaur, comes closest to offering a ...

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