An estimated 50 million people in US lack coverage, but they haven't marched on Washington

An estimated 50 million people in US lack coverage, but they haven't marched on Washington: "If the uninsured were a political lobbying group, they'd have more members than AARP. The National Mall couldn't hold them if they decided to march on Washington.
But going without health insurance is still seen as a personal issue, a misfortune for many and a choice for some. People who lose coverage often struggle alone instead of turning their frustration into political action."

Something is Rotten at PBS

sickaroundtheworld040209Re: Sick Around America

"And the film didn't present Reid's bottom line for health care reform – don't let health insurance companies profit from selling basic health insurance.

They can sell for-profit insurance for extras – breast enlargements, botox, hair transplants.

But not for the basic health needs of the American people.

Instead, the film that aired Monday pushed the view that Americans be required to purchase health insurance from for-profit companies."

Another way to remove the insurance companies from the mix

Medical News: Is Cash-Only Medicine the Next Big Thing? - in Practice Management, Practice Management from MedPage Today: "And, instead of losing patients because they no longer take insurance, the recent job market has actually boosted the patient base for some cash-only doctors. Patients who have lost jobs -- and the health insurance that went with those jobs -- seek out cash-only practices, which typically charge less."

The Great Debate

Can US Achieve Meaningful Healthcare Reform Within For-Profit System?
A Great Debate Video

"The Obama administration says its repeal of Bush-era tax cuts for wealthier Americans will help pay for a $634 billion reserve fund for what it calls its top fiscal priority: healthcare reform. But can the US achieve real healthcare reform without adopting single-payer? We host a debate between Dr. David Himmelstein of Physicians for a National Health Program and Len Nichols of the New America Foundation."

Health Care Reform and the Progressive Revolution

Now is the time to work for non-profit single-payer national health insurance.

Health Care for All

Remove the Leeches - Pass HR 676