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The Arizona Coalition for a State and National Health Plan (AzCSNHP) is a growing group of doctors, nurses, citizens, and affiliate organizations that are helping to education the Arizona community about the need for a universal health plan. [Read More]
The Role for HR 676 in Tort Reform: Three Reasons HR 676 Will Help Physicians and Other Providers
by Dr. Jonathan Weisbuch
1. The on-going medical costs of the tort will not have to be covered; 2. The continuing primary doctor/ patient relationship built on trust, friendship, a long term relationship, and even love will reduce the tendency to sue every time the outcome does not meet the expectations of the patient; and 3. Under single payer, one set of standards for care will be promulgated -- providers who demonstrate that they practiced within the standards will not be sued because no lawyer would challenge the standards that have been universally developed with both patient and medical, clinical and scientific, inputs.
Presentation to Salt of the Earth Labor College, Tucson, April 25
Salt of the Earth Labor College and the National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC) hosted an educational meeting in Tucson on April 25. Coalition member Nancy Martin, Registered Nurse, gave a power point presentation.
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Town Hall April 18, Phoenix
Nearly 100 people attended a Town Hall organized by Judy Whitehouse on April 18. Coalition members Dr. Jonathan Weisbuch, Dr. George Pauk, and RN Nancy Martin were among the panelists.
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St. Lukes Publishes Healthcare Study
2007
In dog years, one year is a long time. But in research year, data never gets old, it just gets augmented with more data in the future, to compare changes in whatever is being measured.
In 2007, St. Luke's Health Initiatives published a comprehensive study about physician's attitudes toward the current health system. The table below show that for the first time, the majority of Arizona physicians see a need for a major change in the health care system in the U.S. The general public falls close behind.
Read the complete study results.
Tell the Senate Finance Committee on Health Reform Policy Options that Single Payer Must Be on the Table!
When single-payer activists, including at least one doctor, spoke up at the Committee’s hearing for health policy reform on May 5th, they were arrested by the Capitol police. Max Baucus, chairman, stated he “respected” their views, yet he has consistently denied single-payer a voice in the debate.
The deadlines for public comments are: Delivery System Reform Policy Options, May 15, 2009; Coverage Reform Policy Options, May 22, 2009; Financing Reform Policy Options, May 26, 2009.
The Far Right's All Out Offensive Against Medical Research
By Howard Dean | The Huffington Post
Opponents of fixing our broken health care system are at it again, attempting to use their same old scare tactics and falsehoods to kill a common-sense health care provision is the economic recovery package. Fortunately Congressional leaders have recognized these tactics for what they are and have wisely kept this provision in the legislation.
Coalition Sends Letter to Secretary Thomas Daschle Supporting Single-payer
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Next National Call In Day: Thursday, April 15, 2009
Call/fax/email your Congressperson and ask them to support HR 676. The only Representative from Arizona that has currently signed on to HR 676 in the 111th Congress is the Honorable Raul M. Grijalva.
Single Payer Legislation:
Rep. Phil Lopes
Arizona Health Security Act
Phil Lopes HB 2188, Health Security Act, introduced in the Arizona State Legislature on January 20, 2009. Link: Click here to read the text of the bill.
HR 676
HR 676 was re-introduced in the 111th Congress on January 26, 2009.
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Click here to read the text of the bill