It’s not going to happen tomorrow or even next year. But, the day when insurance companies are no longer bankrupting people every single day because of outrageous premiums is drawing closer. Today, Bernie Sanders will unveil a “Medicare For All” bill that rockets the conversation about universal health care to a new level. And he […]
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Episode 47: Real Health Care Takes A Big Step Forward
Posted on 13 September 2017.
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Health Care Summit, Here Is How The System Is Destroying People
Posted on 06 March 2009.
Today, The White House is hosting a gathering of people who want to take part in shaping the future health care system. A lot of the participants simply want to keep the same basic system going: for-profit leeching from the pockets of the American people. Here’s a story they should listen to: This […]
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A Choice: “Bi-Partisanship” Vs. Real Healthcare For Americans
Posted on 10 January 2009.
Yesterday, Tom Daschle testified in his confirmation hearing for secretary of health and human services. He promised "bi-partisanship", pledging "I really want to work in a collaborative way. It’s the only way we’re going to get this done." Which made me think: if that is the path we take, millions of Americans will be […]
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Dueling Health Care Messages
Posted on 28 August 2008.
Health care is in the air–and there are somewhat dueling camps here in Denver, which reflect what’s happening day-to-day in labor. Last night, I attended a lively reception hosted by a variety of groups–the California Nurses Association and Progressive Democrats of America–who support HR676, the bill that would enact essentially a single-payer system. The bill’s […]
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