Boston Glob, December 31, 2006HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT | UNSUNG DEVELOPMENTS OF 2006Silent majority for single-payer By Marcia Angell,MDIN SEPTEMBER, an ABC News/Kaiser Family Foundation/USA Today survey found that 56 percent of Americans … [Read more...]
Sen. Wyden’s Proposed Healthcare Reform: another gap between theory & real world
The Healthy Americans Act is a bill being introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon.Executive Summary (excerpts):The "Healthy Americans Act" (HAA) establishes a centrally financed system of private health insurance for all Americans except … [Read more...]
Six Myths As Barriers to Health Care Reform
cross-posted from DailyKos. These regular Diaries by Dr SteveB on health reform are a great resource for allSix Myths As Barriers to Health Care ReformSingle Payer Health Care part 3, by DrSteveB, Dec 07, 2006This diary continues the … [Read more...]
Or is it Massachusetts “poison” that’s spreading?
Meanwhile, in Illinois a "state task force on Thursday recommended a far-reaching reform of Illinois' health care system that would require most employers to offer medical coverage and calls for $3.6 billion in new state spending. The plan … [Read more...]
Hey, David’s going big-time!
In hearings this week around the state, the 15 members of the working group heard numerous pleas for voting reforms, including same-day registration and tallying mechanisms that are easy to use and tamper-proof.But the members also heard … [Read more...]
Health system is what ails us, not city workers
In case anyone missed this excellent Letter to the Editor in today's Globe on the issue of state Health Care reform. (I also submitted this as formal input to the Patrick/Murray HC working group):written by Ben Day, Exec Driector of … [Read more...]
Last to Die for Bush’s and His Pals’ @#&*%$#^ Lies
...Darwin Judge.Darwin Judge was a recently deployed 19-year-old when he was killed. Born and raised in Marshalltown, Iowa, he was active in his church and Boy Scouts, pitched for his All-Star team in Little League games, got his first … [Read more...]
Practical Realities for the Health Care Amendment
Odds are that it will only pop out of committee if enough arms and legs are broken to ensure its defeat. It's possible, but our supporters have been very courageous over the past three years taking tough votes and a lot of heat. … [Read more...]
FAQ’s on Universal health care system using single payer financing
Frequently Asked Questions, with Answers (FAQ)Is national health insurance "socialized medicine"?No. Socialized medicine is a system in which doctors and hospitals work for the government and draw salaries from the government. The U.S. … [Read more...]
3 Health Care Working Group Meetings of Patrick Transition Team
Meeting info from a colleague who is Chair, Health Care Committee, Mass. League of Women Voters (BTW for years the League has been a staunch supporter of Single Payer Universal Coverge reform)Health Care Working Group public meetings:1. … [Read more...]