Last Friday, Health Care For All hosted a conference call to discuss the Supreme Court decision on the ACA and its implications for both Massachusetts and the nation at large. The key takeaway from the call? The Affordable Care Act needs … [Read more...]
HCFA Conference Call on Supreme Court Decision on ACA & What it Means for MA
When the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, I think it's safe to say most of us in this community rejoiced. We knew what was at stake: whether millions of people would get access to health insurance, or whether we'd walk away … [Read more...]
Senate Amendments to Support in Payment Reform
Today, the Senate is debating a big healthcare bill. It will fundamentally restructure the way we pay doctors and hospitals to reward better quality care and help reduce the overall cost of healthcare. Rherst made an awesome post with … [Read more...]
Big Pharma at it again!
Well, Big Pharma is at it again. This time, Pharma companies are wiggling their way into the legislature’s House budget. Watch this: SECTION 46. Section 2 of chapter 111N of the General Laws is hereby repealed. What the what does that … [Read more...]
Give health care cost increases a time out!
Everybody knows that healthcare premiums keep going up and up. (And up some more.) As consumers, we have to pay more for our health insurance -- and we don't get the bang for our buck. Our families can't afford health coverage. Our small … [Read more...]
Pharma With a Chance of Meatballs
Hey everybody! So a few weeks ago, Charley had a pretty great post about how the state House of Representatives voted to allow the Pharma gravy train to ride again. As you may know, state law currently prohibits pharmaceutical companies … [Read more...]
Defining Progressive Success
The response in Charley's post, for me, is symptomatic of what progressives tend to do to ourselves time and time again. Our virtues become our vice; we cannot accept a victory when we see one because we are working to always fight the … [Read more...]
So, How Did We Do?
Here's a link to our hopes for 2008. How did we do? What are your new years resolutions this year? … [Read more...]
Jason Lewis wins!
Jason Lewis (D): 51.55% Brian O'Connor (R): 24.43% Chad Riley (I): 24.02% Thanks, Ari Fertig Deputy Campaign Manager Jason Lewis Campaign … [Read more...]
Results of the 31st Middlesex State Rep Primary
I just wanted to fill you all in on the results of the Democratic Primary for State Representative race here in Stoneham and Winchester. I've been working for Jason Lewis's campaign since June and as an active member of the Blue Mass Group … [Read more...]
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