Last week, President Trump and the Republicans in Washington came dangerously close to taking health insurance away from tens of millions of Americans. Millions more would have lost coverage for preexisting conditions or seen their premiums … [Read more...]
McCain deals likely death blow to TrumpScare
Sen. John McCain just announced : "I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham - Cassidy proposal. I believe we could do better working together - Republicans and Democrats - and have not really tried. Nor could I support it without … [Read more...]
MA stands to lose $5 BILLION+ from Graham-Cassidy
If you didn't catch WBUR's Bob Oakes' interview with health care legislative veteran John McDonough this morning, highly recommended, especially if you like feeling angry and anxious. The bill would absolutely devastate the Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Taxing Hospitals in MA. Pigs are flying.
Before I post some big news from today, I want to discuss Partner's business practices for a minute. The Partners Network makes vast profits almost every year. I'm sure if you lined up all the businesses based in MA that mostly deal with … [Read more...]
Sexual Health Lobby Day CANCELLED
UPDATE: Due to weather and travel conditions, the Sexual Health Lobby Day scheduled for February 3 at the State House has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a new date! … [Read more...]
New Date – February 3 – First-Ever Sexual Health Lobby Day in Massachusetts
This post is written by Marty Walz, President of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Talking about sex and sexual health in the State House’s Great Hall might be awkward for some who work in the building – but it is far … [Read more...]
Why Partners Healthcare’s Market Power (and Proposed Expansion) is bad for MA
It is time for Massachusetts to lead the nation, once again, on healthcare. An “historic” opportunity to address provider pricing power, in a period of market consolidation, should not be overlooked. The governor-elect and attorney … [Read more...]
A Plan to Stop a Silent Killer
A Plan to Stop a Silent Killer By Senator Edward J. Markey Heroin and prescription drug addiction is an equal-opportunity destroyer of lives and families across Massachusetts are struggling with the recent scourge of overdoses that … [Read more...]
Is Our Health Care System Ready for Ebola?
First we were assured that Ebola would never come to the US. Comforting if reality doesn't interfere. Seriously, we prepare for bird flu which we expect to travel from Asia. West Africa is closer. Attempts to quarantine an entire country or … [Read more...]
Meet & Greet for Dr. Sheldon Schwartz for Congress TONIGHT 9/3 in Waltham
Come out tonight (9/3) to the Chateau on School Street in Waltham at 5:30PM to meet 5th Congressional Candidate Dr. Shelly Schwartz. There are no debates scheduled in this race so it is really the only way to get to meet this great … [Read more...]
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