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Publication Features Personal Stories of Pennsylvania's Uninsured

Submitted by pahealth on December 8, 2009 - 2:59pm
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As Congress debates health care reform, a new report from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project offers a glimpse into the personal struggles of eight Pennsylvanians who have little or no health insurance coverage.

Photos and Video from Daylong Reading of Health Reform Bill on Capitol Steps

Submitted by pahealth on October 22, 2009 - 5:36pm
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Supporters of national healthcare reform rallied outside the State Capitol October 14 and called for passage of legislation that would give America a healthcare system to be proud of.

The rally was part of a daylong "Reading of the Bill" on the State Capitol steps. Between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., more than 60 local residents volunteered to take turns reading America's Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200) in its entirety. That bill has passed three committees of the U.S. House of Representatives and now awaits action by the full membership later this month.

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Momentum Building for Healthcare Reform

Submitted by pahealth on October 15, 2009 - 11:18am
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Supporters of national healthcare reform rallied outside the State Capitol October 14 and called for passage of legislation that would give America a healthcare system to be proud of.

The rally was part of a daylong "Reading of the Bill" on the State Capitol steps. Between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., more than 60 local residents volunteered to take turns reading America's Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200) in its entirety. That bill has passed three committees of the U.S. House of Representatives and now awaits action by the full membership later this month.

Health care reform depends on us now

Submitted by pahealth on October 12, 2009 - 11:06am
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Lobbyists for the big insurance companies, pharmacuetical companies, and hospital chains are pouring millions into the fight over health care reform.  It's a sign of their power in our system, to be sure, but also of how frightened they are of the possibilty of real reform.  That's where we the people can make a difference - making sure this golden moment isn't stolen by the big-money lobbyists who usually control Congress.

Living without health insurance can be deadly

Submitted by pahealth on October 5, 2009 - 4:04pm
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Where are the human faces in the health care debate?  Those who are self-employed and have no insurance?  Those who are working two jobs but no insurance?  Those who had insurance until they lost their jobs?  Those who die prematurely because they had no access to medical care?

The Daily Item from Sunbury highlighted some of these in its October 4th edition.  Writer Rick Dandes told the story of seven area individuals.

Census provides local info about insurance coverage

Submitted by pahealth on September 23, 2009 - 1:47pm
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Want to know how many are uninsured in your county or city?  Or how many have private coverage as compared to public coverage?  This year's American Community Survey (ACS) data, released by the Census Bureau September 22, provides that information.

This is the first time local data has been released in this fashion; thus, comparable data from previous years is not available.

Only larger counties and cities are described.  In Pennsylvania, the ACS data covers only the 39 most populous counties and only the state's seven largest cities. 

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Death by Uninsurance

Submitted by pahealth on September 22, 2009 - 11:06am
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    • Physicians Support Public Option

    Submitted by pahealth on September 22, 2009 - 10:50am
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    A recent survey of nearly 5,000 physicians showed strong support (63 percent) for health reform that expands public and private health insurance options. Only 27 percent of responding physicians favored the expansion of private options only.

    The findings are reported in the September 22nd issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

    Employer-based Coverage Continues Slide in PA

    Submitted by pahealth on September 14, 2009 - 1:19pm
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    The long decline of employer-based health coverage in Pennsyvlania continued in 2008, as reported by the Census Bureau September 10.  The number of people with such coverage dropped to 7.1 million in 2008, down 11 percent from 8.0 million in 2000.

    In total, 1.2 million Pennsylvanians were uninsured in 2007-2008.  This is roughly one in 10, as compared to one in 12 residents lacking coverage in 2000-2001. 

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    The Primary Care Solution

    Submitted by pahealth on August 31, 2009 - 2:09pm
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    "President Obama has pledged that reform must produce both universal coverage and major cost savings," writes Dr. Thomas J. Gates of Lancaster. "Understandably, we are skeptical." How can covering more people not drive up health care costs? By emphasizing primary care much more than we do now. "Without exception," says Gates, "regions and countries with the best medical outcomes have built systems with good access to primary care medicine."

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