“There are clear and distinct differences between the health reform plans offered in this election year by Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, but the [two] candidates’ proposals nonetheless share some important features. The two candidates agree … on the importance of quality improvements, better use of prevention and chronic disease management, and enhanced use of information technologies in the health sector. … Sens. Obama and McCain also agree that health care and health insurance cost too much. But how to bring down these costs is where they diverge. Sen. Obama sees a much bigger role for the federal government, while Sen. McCain believes a truly competitive market for health insurance is the best way to lower costs and increase choices.” [editor’s note: Other agreement areas snipped for this blurb; this analysis factual, generally objective & clearly non-partisan - SAT] (10/06/08)