Clinton's Health Plan Shows She's Learned a Thing or Two

Drug companies may face a larger effect. The Clinton plan would cut costs through cheaper drugs. Like fellow candidates John Edwards and Obama, she wants generic drugs to reach the market faster. Generic-drug makers such as Barr(BRL Quote), Mylan(MYL Quote) or Watson(WPI Quote) would therefore probably benefit from having a Democrat in the White House.

Clinton wants to ensure an open process. Tonight she will have a Web cast and take questions about the plan from the public. The campaign will simultaneously roll out new ads on health care in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Clinton has also said many of the minor details will be worked out by experts in congressional committees with expertise in health care issues. The public will have open access to all information.

Clinton's plan demands choice for the consumer and coverage for every American, with flexibility being guaranteed through a mixture of private market and public agencies. She's hoping Americans' proclivity for choice will convince them to choose her to lead on health care.