From the category archives:

Patients

Look into my crystal ball with me…it’s January 1, 2014

by Karoli 03.11.2010

Imagine you are one of the millions in this country who can’t get health insurance because you have a pre-existing condition. Now roll the clock forward to January 1, 2014 and walk with me down the virtual hallways of a brand-new marketplace, a marketplace where you can buy some peace of mind and help for [...]

Comments Read the rest

What if We Do Nothing About Health Care Reform?

by francine 03.11.2010

If we do nothing about health care reform:
Up to 17 million more people will be uninsured by 2019 than today.
 
The average family’s health care costs will nearly double by 2020, from $13,000 to $24,000
— meaning they’ll be paying a quarter of their income toward health care costs.
 
Insurers can continue the massive and arbitrary premium rate [...]

Comments Read the rest

Blocking Health Care Reform is Acting out of Fear

by francine 03.04.2010

I’ve been trying to understand why as a nation, we are so divided about health care reform. You would think every American would be generous enough to think the guy next door deserved decent health care. You would also think we would be embarrassed to have our issues aired in front of all the other [...]

Comments Read the rest

Health Care Summit Summary

by Karoli 02.25.2010

Here’s my take on the health care summit:

Underneath the talking points, there was a theme from the Republicans: We do not want people with pre-existing conditions to be covered. They had to admit that in public. If you weren’t listening, I’ll try and find you the exact point where it came through loud and clear.
The [...]

Comments Read the rest