Benefits of Health Reform by Pa. Congressional District
pahealth 03/19/2010 - 2:14pm
comprehensive health care reform, congressional districts, Federal Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives will soon vote on health reform legislation that will make health care affordable for the middle class, provide security for seniors, and guarantee access to health insurance for the uninsured – while reducing the federal deficit by $138 billion over the next 10 years and by $1.2 trillion in the next decade.

Health Care Supporters Rally Outside Congressional Offices Across PA
pahealth 03/18/2010 - 1:36pm
comprehensive health care reform, Federal Legislation, health care rally

Hundreds of health care activists and supporters have gathered at rallies across Pennsylvania this week to call on pivotal members of Pennsylvania's Congressional Delegation to support passage of health care reform.

The rallies were staged outside the offices of U.S. Representatives Jason Altmire, Christopher Carney, Kathy Dahlkemper and Tim Holden. They were timed to coincide with Cover the Uninsured Week and the expected weekend vote on health reform in the U.S....

Inquirer Columnist Tells Story of Eight-Day March for Health Reform
pahealth 02/26/2010 - 1:18pm
comprehensive health care reform, Federal Legislation

Columnist Annette John-Hall penned an excellent op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer today telling the story of the eight-day march from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. to call on Congress to finish the job on health care reform.

Click here for more the "March to the Finish Line for Melanie."

What Percentage of Full-Time Pa. Workers Receive Employer-Provided Health Plans from Small Businesses and Larger Firms?
pahealth 02/25/2010 - 1:05pm
employer-based health coverage, Health Insurance

The Keystone Research Center's Pennsylvania Policy Blog analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data on the number of Pennsylvania workers who receive employer-provided health care coverage. The graph below shows the percentages of full-time Pennsylvania workers receiving health care coverage from small business employers (less than 25 employees) and larger firms (25 or more employees). Compared to the nation, Pennsylvania does better on both...

Local Health Care Reform Activists to March the Final Mile of Melanie’s March in Washington, D.C.
pahealth 02/24/2010 - 10:45am
comprehensive health care reform, Federal Legislation

Pennsylvania health reform activists are descending on Washington, D.C. today to deliver a message to Congress that we cannot wait any longer for meaningful health reform.

Activists are headed to D.C. to join a small but hardy group that began a march from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. eight days ago to make the case for health reform.

Where Is the March for Health Reform at Today?
pahealth 02/22/2010 - 6:29pm
comprehensive health reform, Federal Legislation

For the past six days, a core group of health reform advocates, joined by hundreds at points along the way, have been on a march from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. to deliver a message to Congress that we cannot wait any longer for health care reform.

You can follow the ups and downs of their journey at the web site www.melaniesmarch.com, including dispatches from the road, photos, videos and health care...

Health Care Rally Kicks Off March to Washington
pahealth 02/18/2010 - 6:28pm
comprehensive health care reform, Federal Legislation

About 150 health care reform activists and supporters rallied on Wednesday to send off the marchers participating in the “March to the Finish Line for Melanie” – an eight-day walk from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., in honor of one health reform advocate who recently lost her battle with breast cancer after her insurance company refused to pay for the treatment her doctors said she needed.

March to Washington Kickoff Story in Inquirer
pahealth 02/17/2010 - 10:42am
comprehensive health care reform, Federal Legislation

The Philadelphia Inquirer published the following article on the planned kick off of "March to the Finish Line with Melanie" today in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania health reform advocates - including members of the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) - will begin a weeklong march today from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. in honor of Melanie Shouse. Melanie recently lost a long battle with breast cancer after missing out on critical treatment because she, like thousands of others...

Join the March for Health Reform
pahealth 02/16/2010 - 5:28pm
comprehensive health care reform, Federal Legislation

Recently, the health care reform community said goodbye to a tireless advocate. Melanie Shouse lost a long battle with breast cancer after missing out on critical treatment because she, like thousands of others, could not find affordable health insurance. Melanie did everything she could to fight for health care, not just for herself, but for all of us. It was a long road for Melanie, but she never gave up.

A Look at State Health Funding in Proposed 2010-11 Budget
pahealth 02/11/2010 - 1:58pm
adultBasic, CHIP, medical assistance, PA Legislation, Pennsylvania state budget

Governor Ed Rendell unveiled his proposed state budget for the 2010-11 Fiscal Year on Tuesday. While most departments will sustain General Fund cuts, a few areas, including health care, would see modest increases.

PHAN Helps Organize Health Reform Rallies
pahealth 01/27/2010 - 7:13pm
Federal Legislation

The Pennsylvania Health Access Network played a role in organizing rallies this week that called on Congress to act on health care reform. Check out the following reports from WITF Radio and The News Item in Shamokin, Pa.

Midstaters rally in support of health care changes

By Melanie Herschorn, WITF
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Health Reform Needed to Lower Costs, Bring Peace of Mind
pahealth 01/27/2010 - 4:36pm
access to health care, cost of health care, federal health reform, Health Insurance

The Pennsylvania Health Access Network put out the following press release today:

We Will Continue Working for Health Reform
pahealth 01/22/2010 - 2:38pm
federal health reform, Federal Legislation

This week, Scott Brown won the election in Massachusetts to fill the late Senator Ted Kennedy’s seat. While some are now ready to write off health care reform, we have no intention of veering off course from our work for guaranteed, quality, affordable health care for all.

Why? Because the status quo on health care is not an acceptable option for Pennsylvania or the nation:

Affordability Is The Key
pahealth 01/15/2010 - 3:02pm

The Ellwood City Ledger reported on a recent event organized by the Pennsylvania Health Access Network focused on making sure health reform provides affordable, quality coverage to all. The event was organized in conjunction with a national "Call Congress Day of Action" event.

Health access debated
Eric Poole, Ledger Staff
01/14/2010
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adultBasic Premium Increases Will Make Insurance Unaffordable
pahealth 01/14/2010 - 3:51pm
access to health care, adultBasic, PA Facts & Figures

The Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) put out the following press release today: