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Jonathan Gruber, the MIT economist and presidential advisor who has contributed to a comic-book novel about the healthcare law. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)Share By Mary Forgione, Tribune Health February 9, 2011, 10:36 a.m.
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Text Size If you don't understand the healthcare act President Obama signed into law last year, maybe a comic strip or two can help. MIT economist and presidential advisor Jonathan Gruber is helping create a graphic novel to better explain the law -- just as repeal efforts are taking hold in Congress.Don't expect any superheroes or caped crusaders in this explanation. The book, due out in September, has the straightforward title "Health Care Reform: What It Is, Why It's Necessary, How it Works."
There already are government websites devoted to explaining the Affordable Care Act to Americans. Here's the White House's website, which offers facts at a glance and recent news about the law and the Department of Health & Human Services' primer at HealthCare.gov.
And this Orlando Sentinel photo gallery looks at healthcare changes that could affect Americans this year, as shown in pictures.
Still confused? Maybe the comic book is the answer -- if you can wait until September. Copyright c 2011, Los Angeles Times
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Read This Later ? Comments (1)Add / View comments | Discussion FAQ Anne C at 11:56 AM February 09, 2011 Great way to reach out to the people. The health care reform seems like a maze of mysteries and I'm sure most people (me included) want to find out as much as they can about this highly-debated health care overhaul. The people have the right to know. And what better way to do it than through easy tocomprehend illustrations. Remember, the fate of the health care overhaul is still in progress and the 2012 elections play a vital role. Let the campaign start now.
Anne C
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