During an appearance on WTKK-FM today, Governor Patrick dipped his toe into the free care controversy (Health Safety Net) that has been splashed over the pages of The Boston Herald. Here and here. Some highlights (lowlights) from the … [Read more...]
Real Competition at the Health Connector?
The Connector Board yesterday moved forward with plans to introduce "competition" into the bidding process for insurers selling to those buying coverage within Commonwealth Care (CommCare). CommCare: more than 160,000 residents - … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick’s Budget on Health Care: Playing Around the Edges
The budget grants the MA Secretary of HHS authority to change benefits and eligibility in MassHealth when possible- however her actions are restricted by the many constraints placed on the state by the federal government in the stimulus and … [Read more...]
Vermont wants single-payer
The state would need to obtain a waiver from Obamacare, which may be a problem. Under the current law, however, Vermont would have to wait until 2017 to get the waiver that would allow the state to set up its own system. "It doesn't make … [Read more...]
My Little Black Book for Sexual Health Guides Young Adults Thru Health Insurance Maze
My Little Black Book for Sexual Health is a new user-friendly interactive online guide to help young adults navigate their health insurance options. This unique resource answers questions about finding health plans that work for them, why … [Read more...]
We’re #49!
Now that's bang for the buck. But wait, we're different. We have certain risk factors not found in other countries, like bad health habits. Obesity, smoking, car accidents, and homicides account for this difference; not our healthcare … [Read more...]
The election was a referendum on (GASP) Martha Coakley
So, how did a relatively popular left-of-center Catholic AG from Middlesex County lose to a right wing Protestant Republican unknown in the battle for Ted Kennedy's seat? And, how did it seem that he represented MA more when she … [Read more...]
Dear Mass Representatives in Congress
Please pass the Healthcare Reform ASAP and send it to the President for a signature. Yes, the Republicans will call you bad names for doing that--but that's what they always do. If it was good enough to vote for a month ago, it is good … [Read more...]
Scotty Doesn’t Know (New Theme Song for Scott Brown!)
Scotty doesn't know the issues and we need to kick him in the can on Tuesday. He tells him us he's JFK, (and he's no regular Joe), Still he's in his truck and Scotty doesn't know! Oh Scotty doesn't know! So Don't Tell Scotty! Scotty … [Read more...]
Lieberman Filibusters Cute Puppies
Sen. Nelson's objection stems from his belief that the Puppy Bill does not do enough to prevent the procurement of abortions with puppy funds. The Senate recently voted down an amendment which would have strengthened prohibitions on … [Read more...]
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