Health Care
Governor McDonnell Delays on Health Exchange
December 9, 2011 - 22:13
The Roanoke Times reported yesterday that, “Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration will not push legislators to create a state-run health insurance exchange during the 2012 legislative session… The exchange would create a database for individuals and small businesses to shop for insurance coverage.
Health Care Workers Demand Congress Generate Jobs, Not Health Care Cuts
December 7, 2011 - 21:53
Protesters from across the country held a speak-out and rally today, calling for Congress to focus on creating jobs rather than proposing health care cuts that harm patients and eliminate jobs from our weak economy. The event was part of a week of actions in support of the “Take Back the Capitol” initiative. On Tuesday, underemployed workers and jobless people joined full-time health care workers in visiting members of Congress. The delegations demanded job security and no cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.
Justice Thomas's Virginia Conflict of Interest
December 2, 2011 - 22:57
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has significant conflicts of interest that make it impossible for him to render a fair, impartial decision in the health care case being reviewed by the Court. Political groups determined to repeal or overturn the Affordable Care Act have been filling Thomas's family bank account for years. His wife Virginia has been a crusader in the campaign to defeat the law.
Virginia’s Health Council Finds Reform Will Cut Uninsured In Half, Reduce Uncompensated Care Costs
December 2, 2011 - 14:49
Originially posted at Think Progress
By: Igor Volsky
Take action today: don't let big insurance rob us of $1 billion
November 14, 2011 - 22:48
State insurance regulators are threatening to gut the new rule in the health reform law that keeps insurance premiums in check. This rule, called the medical loss ratio (MLR), requires insurance companies to spend at least 80% of your premiums on medical care instead of using it to pad their profits and pay millions to their CEOs.
Health Care Reform Implementation Update
November 13, 2011 - 21:55
As part of the Affordable Care Act, states have the option to set up a Health Benefits Exchange in order to provide more affordable care for their citizens, or they can rely on the federal government to set one up for them. Virginia has decided to set up its own Health Benefits Exchange and must have the legislation approved during the next legislative session (ending in April 2012).
Dr. Lillis Freelance Star Op-ed: The Affordable Care Act Fixing our Broken System
October 4, 2011 - 16:26
Dr. Chris Lillis has been a stalwart Virginia Organizing supporter and has been an active member of our Health Care Reform Committee. Dr. Lillis is a family physican in Fredericksburg with a private practice. He also volunteers a great deal of time at a local free clinic, providing care for those who would not otherwise be able to afford it.
VIDEO: Wendell Potter in VA Beach, "Health care law already saving the lives of millions"
October 4, 2011 - 15:48
Virginia Organizing, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and Empower Hampton Roads were prompted to hold the "Real Dialogue on Health Care" forum because they feel that many people are unaware of what is in the health care law. The forum's keynote speaker, Wendell Potter, is a former insurance executive who testified numerous times before Congress on the need for health insurance reform.
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