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Posted by: Erin Kelly on Jun 12, 2009
Check out today's latest health reform news for everything you wanted to know about co-ops, how reform will help small business and more!
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Category: Affordability,Health Care Costs,Insurance Industry,Pre-Existing Conditions,President Obama,Small Business,Uninsured Americans
Posted by: Julia Eisman on Jun 11, 2009
Every single one of us -- especially in this tumbling economy-- has either been personally affected by the health care crisis, or has a loved one, coworker, friend or neighbor who has suffered. We are ready for change. As Congress prepares legislation, we intend to be there every step of the way but we need your support to help us out. You can start by telling us why you think America needs health care reform now.
Posted by: Julia Eisman on Jun 11, 2009
Read headlines from today, Thursday, June 11, including why the AMA is trying to "torpedo health reform."Posted by: Julia Eisman on Jun 05, 2009
Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) wants your ideas about how we can reform health care. Just watch the video and visit the Senate's YouTube channel to express your own thoughts.Posted by: Erin Kelly on Jun 04, 2009
Millions of Americans have learned the hard way how financially debilitating living without health insurance can be. One medical emergency can wipe out a family's hard-earned savings, as they may be forced to pay astronomical medical bills completely out-of-pocket. Those who do have health insurance, however, are safe... or so we thought.
Posted by: Erin Kelly on Jun 04, 2009
Refusing to let anything come between him and his commitment for health reform, Senator Kennedy continues to fight not only his cancer, but also for every American's right to quality, affordable health care. That's right -- the lion is back and more vocal than ever.
Posted by: Ella Hushagen on Jun 03, 2009
Republicans in the House recently went to work writing health care reform legislation, even though the GOP leadership is playing ball with the Democrats crafting legislation. Why? Representative Richard Burr of North Carolina told reporters, "I think within two hours of seeing [the Democrats' plan,] we'll be able to tell people why it won't work."
Posted by: Erin Kelly on Jun 01, 2009
A new poll conducted by American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) highlights how the declining economy and resulting loss of health insurance are affecting one population that needs it the most: Americans with cancer. And you thought the economy was scary?
Posted by: Julia Eisman on May 29, 2009
Families USA's Ron Pollack appeared on Fox News to talk with Neil Cavuto about the hidden health tax, and drove home why it is so critical that all Americans get health coverage. Cavuto starts off the segment by saying that President Obama should just "forget" his plans to reform health care, while Ron Pollack argues just the opposite. Watch it here:
Posted by: Julia Eisman on May 28, 2009
As the number of uninsured rises, there's another number that rises too: health care premiums for people who have insurance. A study released by Families USA shows that insured American families paid an additional $1,017 in premiums last year to compensate for care for the uninsured. In other words, families are being charged a "hidden health tax."