Posted February, 3 2009 by arianne
Health Care for American Now! (HCAN!) is a federal group focused on winning quality, affordable health care for all. In January 2009, HCAN! and Lake Research Partners conducted a nationwide poll of 800 voters which shows strong support for a public plan as part of national health reform. The poll found, despite economic concerns, voters: […]
Posted February, 2 2009 by arianne
In testimony submitted today, HCFANY stated that the Executive Budget lays an important initial foundation towards meeting our goal of achieve affordable health coverage for all New Yorkers. HCFANY supports the following proposals: (1) increase family health plus with federal funding; (2) simplify public insurance to support families in lean times; and (3) enhance funding for charity […]
Posted January, 28 2009 by arianne
The Senate rejected two proposed amendments to the SCHIP reauthorization legislation yesterday, thwarting GOP efforts to keep children of legal immigrants off of public health insurance. Rather than the 5-year waiting period under the current law, the amendment would have required states to have 95% of eligible children enrolled – a nearly impossible task – before children […]
Posted January, 21 2009 by arianne
Surprise health bills are not uncommon for anyone who has ever experienced a health emergency, and the amounts charged for these services – particularly if they were rendered outside of the patient’s health insurance network – can be enough to send some spiraling into bankruptcy. Today’s Crain’s Health Pulse Extra highlights what health care providers […]