Health Care Reform: Where will the newly insured seek health care?
If Congress passes a health care reform bill 30 million more Americans may end up with a health insurance card in their pocket. That’s a big step towards covering the total uninsured count, estimated...
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The State of the Union: What Will Happen to Health Care Reform?
Like many community health center advocates around the country, I waited patiently during last night’s State of the Union speech for President Obama to discuss health care reform. All week I had heard...
View ArticleHealth Beats: February 3, 2010
Beats this week: 1) A new study finds that community health centers fill the gaps in the health care crisis. This study coincides with the President’s 2011 budget plan, which calls for $290 million...
View ArticleHealth Beats: March 17, 2010
Beats this week: 1) Today, the Chicago Tribune covered health care reform and its potential impact on low-income individuals in Chicago. Erie Family Health Center and other community health...
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‘This is What Change Looks Like’
Last night we sat around our television screens, anxiously waiting for an historic moment to occur and we were not disappointed. With members of the House chanting “Yes we can!” millions around our...
View ArticleHealth Beats: March 24, 2010
Beats this week: 1) This week has been a busy week for health care reform. On Sunday, the House passed health care reform and sent the bill to President Obama’s desk. On Tuesday, the President signed...
View ArticleHealth Beats: April 21, 2010
Beats this week: 1) An estimated15,000 people converged on the Capitol today in Springfield to show support for Governor Quinn’s proposed tax increase. If the crowd estimates are correct, this...
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