This is the July 2013 issue of Healthcare-NOW!'s quarterly "Everybody In" newsletter, reporting on important developments in the movement for single-payer healthcare.
The document discusses efforts in Colorado to pass a ballot initiative for a state single-payer healthcare system. Health Care for All Colorado received approval for ballot language asking voters to amend the state constitution to require the legislature to create a public health insurance plan available to all residents. They now need to collect 86,000 signatures to get the measure on the November 2014 ballot. Supporters see this as an important step towards establishing single-payer healthcare at the state level, while opponents argue such systems are too expensive and limit choices.
The document discusses an agenda to end the profitization of punishment and incarceration. It notes that corporations have taken over prisons and profit off of fees for commissary and phone calls. Often, crimes like self-defense result in incarceration and fees, disproportionately impacting the poor. The agenda aims to raise awareness of this issue and end the targeting of vulnerable groups for profit through mass incarceration and immigrant detention centers. It calls for recognizing everyone's basic human and civil rights.
Crime Trends in Nursing Homes Throughout Oklahoma Over The Past 30 YearsTalisha Griffin
This document provides an introduction and literature review for a research project examining crimes against nursing home residents in Oklahoma over the past 30 years. The introduction discusses the increasing elderly population and challenges providing adequate care. The literature review covers topics like caregiver stress and neglect, the burden on the long-term care industry, lack of medical autopsies, underreporting of elder abuse, and proposes an "Anchor Theory" to explain nursing home abuse and neglect. The research aims to analyze crime trends using various sources and provide policy suggestions to address the problem.
Transgender youth, especially youth of color, are disproportionately represented in the sex trade due to various push and pull factors. They face high levels of violence and have few resources for support due to shortcomings in gender-specific services and discrimination within systems. Efforts to honor transgender lives lost must incorporate an analysis of the role of poverty, racism, sexism and other forms of oppression that enable transphobia. The movement must work to support marginalized transgender youth and hold the state accountable.
Victim blaming occurs when victims of crimes or accidents are held responsible, in whole or in part, for the crimes committed against them. This blame can come from legal and medical professionals, the media, and friends and family. There are several reasons why people blame victims, including the just world hypothesis where people believe the world is just and people get what they deserve, attribution error where too much blame is placed on personal characteristics rather than situational factors, and invulnerability theory where people blame victims to reassure themselves that the same thing won't happen to them. Victim blaming has negative effects as it discourages crime reporting and causes psychological distress for victims.
This document discusses the relationship between homelessness and prostitution. It notes that many homeless women turn to prostitution as their only means of survival. While prostitution can help meet basic needs, it also exposes women to health risks like sexually transmitted diseases. The document outlines some policies and programs that aim to support homeless prostitutes, such as providing healthcare, income assistance, and shelters. However, it notes that not all who need help qualify for these resources. It also shares a personal story about a homeless woman who turned to prostitution and the risks she faced. Overall, the document seeks to provide context for why some homeless individuals engage in prostitution while also acknowledging the challenges and health issues involved.
Critical Perspective in Organizational CommunicationHannah Yana
For our Organizational Communication group report
Critical Perspective is used to analyze and cite possible solutions to the oppression in an organization as stated by the sample articles.
Effects Of Date Rape And The Need For Prevention Is Complete.njslone
The document discusses the effects of date rape and the need for prevention. It notes that date rape is a serious crime that is increasing and often goes unreported. Common factors that contribute to date rape include the use of drugs and alcohol by the victim and/or perpetrator. One major issue is the increasing availability of date rape drugs like Rohypnol through illegal online pharmacies. Prevention requires education programs to address myths and make clear that date rape is wrong regardless of the circumstances. Victims need support services and to know they are not alone.
The document discusses efforts in Colorado to pass a ballot initiative for a state single-payer healthcare system. Health Care for All Colorado received approval for ballot language asking voters to amend the state constitution to require the legislature to create a public health insurance plan available to all residents. They now need to collect 86,000 signatures to get the measure on the November 2014 ballot. Supporters see this as an important step towards establishing single-payer healthcare at the state level, while opponents argue such systems are too expensive and limit choices.
The document discusses an agenda to end the profitization of punishment and incarceration. It notes that corporations have taken over prisons and profit off of fees for commissary and phone calls. Often, crimes like self-defense result in incarceration and fees, disproportionately impacting the poor. The agenda aims to raise awareness of this issue and end the targeting of vulnerable groups for profit through mass incarceration and immigrant detention centers. It calls for recognizing everyone's basic human and civil rights.
Crime Trends in Nursing Homes Throughout Oklahoma Over The Past 30 YearsTalisha Griffin
This document provides an introduction and literature review for a research project examining crimes against nursing home residents in Oklahoma over the past 30 years. The introduction discusses the increasing elderly population and challenges providing adequate care. The literature review covers topics like caregiver stress and neglect, the burden on the long-term care industry, lack of medical autopsies, underreporting of elder abuse, and proposes an "Anchor Theory" to explain nursing home abuse and neglect. The research aims to analyze crime trends using various sources and provide policy suggestions to address the problem.
Transgender youth, especially youth of color, are disproportionately represented in the sex trade due to various push and pull factors. They face high levels of violence and have few resources for support due to shortcomings in gender-specific services and discrimination within systems. Efforts to honor transgender lives lost must incorporate an analysis of the role of poverty, racism, sexism and other forms of oppression that enable transphobia. The movement must work to support marginalized transgender youth and hold the state accountable.
Victim blaming occurs when victims of crimes or accidents are held responsible, in whole or in part, for the crimes committed against them. This blame can come from legal and medical professionals, the media, and friends and family. There are several reasons why people blame victims, including the just world hypothesis where people believe the world is just and people get what they deserve, attribution error where too much blame is placed on personal characteristics rather than situational factors, and invulnerability theory where people blame victims to reassure themselves that the same thing won't happen to them. Victim blaming has negative effects as it discourages crime reporting and causes psychological distress for victims.
This document discusses the relationship between homelessness and prostitution. It notes that many homeless women turn to prostitution as their only means of survival. While prostitution can help meet basic needs, it also exposes women to health risks like sexually transmitted diseases. The document outlines some policies and programs that aim to support homeless prostitutes, such as providing healthcare, income assistance, and shelters. However, it notes that not all who need help qualify for these resources. It also shares a personal story about a homeless woman who turned to prostitution and the risks she faced. Overall, the document seeks to provide context for why some homeless individuals engage in prostitution while also acknowledging the challenges and health issues involved.
Critical Perspective in Organizational CommunicationHannah Yana
For our Organizational Communication group report
Critical Perspective is used to analyze and cite possible solutions to the oppression in an organization as stated by the sample articles.
Effects Of Date Rape And The Need For Prevention Is Complete.njslone
The document discusses the effects of date rape and the need for prevention. It notes that date rape is a serious crime that is increasing and often goes unreported. Common factors that contribute to date rape include the use of drugs and alcohol by the victim and/or perpetrator. One major issue is the increasing availability of date rape drugs like Rohypnol through illegal online pharmacies. Prevention requires education programs to address myths and make clear that date rape is wrong regardless of the circumstances. Victims need support services and to know they are not alone.
Facing Addiction, a new, national non-‐profit group that will serve as a voice for the over 85 million Americans impacted by addiction, is proud to organize the “UNITE to Face Addiction” rally, a free event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, October 4, 2015. To date, over 650 diverse partner organizations from around the country will join Facing Addiction for a first-‐of-‐its-‐kind national rally to let our nation know that addiction is preventable and treatable, that far too many of those affected have been incarcerated, and that people can and do get well.
The document summarizes political gossip and rumors in Indianapolis, including:
1) An upcoming fight between factions supporting mayoral candidates Greg Ballard and Melina Kennedy within the Black church community.
2) Questions around why a city council member wants to reduce funding for a violence prevention group.
3) A complaint filed against a judge for inappropriately accessing court records for a campaign flyer.
4) A state senator expected to receive a primary challenger.
5) A potential congressional challenger to the incumbent in the 7th district.
The document discusses aging trends and issues in North Carolina. It notes that the population aged 65 and older will double by 2030 and in 26 counties over a quarter of residents will be 65+. It outlines concerns around financial well-being, rural/urban differences, workforce, and financial implications for the state. It also discusses fraud against the elderly, including by loved ones, and provides recommendations to address the issue. Finally, it discusses Medicaid spending trends and challenges in serving the aging population.
Dallas morning news voter guide texas state senator - district 30 republicanrath4thekids
This document provides biographical information about three candidates running for Texas State Senator - District 30: Craig Carter, Craig Estes, and Pat Fallon. It includes their contact information, occupations, education histories, experiences in civic involvement and past public offices, campaign fundraising details, and answers to questions about their qualifications and reasons for running.
This document provides a toolkit for raising awareness about and addressing reproductive coercion. It was produced through a partnership between The Feminist Women's Health Center, The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and The National Organization for Men Against Sexism. The toolkit contains definitions, quick facts sheets, self-assessment tools, and clinical assessment and intervention tools to help empower women, recognize signs of reproductive coercion, and facilitate interventions. It aims to bridge the gap between reproductive health and domestic violence communities.
The document discusses the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure and how it oppresses gay men and pits them against each other. It argues that criminalization of HIV is counterproductive and ignores barriers to disclosure. Examples are given of how criminalization increases stigma and negatively impacts individuals and communities. The document encourages taking action through education, advocacy and assuming responsibility for one's own sexual health.
This document discusses victims and victimization from several perspectives. It begins by defining who is considered a victim and the harms they can experience. Certain groups are at higher risk of victimization due to factors like lifestyle, age, gender, race, social status and repeat victimization. The nature and locations of victimization are also examined. Several theories of victimization are then outlined, including lifestyle theory, routine activity theory, and victim precipitation theory. The roles of suitable targets, lack of guardians, and motivated offenders in allowing crimes of opportunity are also discussed in the context of routine activity theory.
The Legalization of Prostitution in the PhilippinesMichelleBabb
The document discusses the issue of legalizing prostitution in the Philippines. It notes that while legalization could benefit the economy and allow for health regulations, it may not actually protect prostitutes from harm or disease. Legalization may not reduce the number of minors involved or assure their protection. Ultimately, the document concludes that legalizing prostitution would not achieve the goals some claim and would promote the dangerous sex trade industry.
Lawyer Lorna Kapunan issued the following "Media Statement" for her client Ja...raissarobles
Janet Napoles claims she is innocent of involvement in the P10 billion pork barrel scam and is being unfairly targeted. She states that a check of records from the Securities and Exchange Commission will show that she was never incorporated as or served as an officer of the 20 foundations implicated in the scam. Napoles also alleges that NBI agents attempted to extort P300 million from her and should be investigated for their role. She is willing to undergo a polygraph test if the main whistleblower Benhur Luy and his lawyer also take one.
How do criminals decide to commit a crime? Do they even think about the risks and benefits? Why do some commit crimes regardless of the consequences? These are some questions we often ask for ourselves because of the growing number of crimes happening in the society today.
The article discusses challenges with HIV/STI testing in rural communities from the perspectives of Paul Whannel, an advisor to Midwestern AIDS Project, and Deb Peterson of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. Whannel notes that many rural residents are uncomfortable accessing medical services and lack confidential testing options. He suggests individuals be honest with providers and emphasizes that testing is important. Peterson discusses service options at small and large health centers. Both experts say addressing stigma and improving access are important for promoting public health in rural areas.
Young single males are most likely to be victims of assault and robbery. Surveys show that crime victims can experience lasting emotional impacts, with many victims of child abuse experiencing low self-esteem into adulthood. The Islington Crime Survey found that crimes against women often occur in the home, though women disproportionately fear crime outside the home, altering their behavior as a result. Approximately one-third of survey respondents had been victims, but half of these were victims of repeat crimes, indicating that a small number of people experience multiple victimizations.
Rape culture is a problem because it normalizes male violence against women and victim blaming. Statistics show that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men in the US are victims of rape, yet 98% of rapists never go to jail and only 32% of rapes are reported. Rape culture has led to the objectification of women becoming normal in society, which is evidenced by common victim-blaming statements. The document calls on people to reflect on how they may contribute to rape culture through sexist jokes or comments and to speak out against the normalization of sexual assault.
The document discusses diversity and discrimination issues within the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). It describes how the LAFD aimed to increase recruitment of minorities and women after 1974 but still struggled with workplace discrimination and hazing against these groups. Two specific incidents are discussed: a male firefighter being hazed and a female firefighter being injured during a discriminatory training drill. The author argues that the LAFD lacked proper discipline and respect for diversity in its culture and did not do enough to prevent discrimination through training and sanctions against offenders. While diversity increased over time, the numbers still showed the LAFD did not fully achieve diversity goals.
This document summarizes a paper about whistleblowing in government. It discusses how whistleblowing involves exposing illegal, unethical or fraudulent practices within an organization. It explores the motivation behind whistleblowing and its effects on government through examining concepts like discretion and administrative ethics principles. It analyzes a case study of James Alderson, a financial officer who blew the whistle on Medicare fraud involving hundreds of millions of dollars. It compares whistleblowers to rescuers and discusses narratives like imagined consequences and historical role that compel whistleblowers' choiceless choice to report issues.
This document provides information on gang types in the United States, including street gangs, prison gangs, and outlaw motorcycle gangs. It notes that street gangs pose the largest threat due to their size, geographical presence, and involvement in drug trafficking and violence. National and regional street gangs have thousands of members across multiple states and some have ties to drug trafficking organizations and criminal groups in other countries. Prison gangs also pose a serious threat through their networks in and out of prison and ties to drug trafficking. Local street gangs typically have smaller memberships and operate within single locations.
This document summarizes corruption issues in the Philippines surrounding upcoming elections on May 13th. It discusses "dirty tricks" being used in political campaigns including the release of private records and smear campaigns against opponents. Specific cases highlighted include a senator being accused of failing to disclose property in the US and a congressman releasing his medical records to preempt opponents. The document also discusses how corruption has become normalized in parts of Philippine society and politics.
Psy 118 paper #3 psychology of prison rape msgjrSammie Gillaspie
This document discusses rape in prison and the reasons it occurs. Rape is used as a form of currency or power within prison hierarchies. Victims often do not report assaults due to embarrassment and threats from attackers. Being raped in prison can lead to long-term psychological trauma for victims, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, which makes adjustment after release difficult. Rape is used to extort victims and force them into servitude through threats or providing favors to attackers. The psychological and emotional impacts of prison rape can be severely damaging and long-lasting for victims.
Lunenburg, fred c[1]. sexual harassment an abuse of power ijmba v13 n1 2010William Kritsonis
This document summarizes a journal article about sexual harassment in the workplace. It defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual conduct that affects a person's job or creates a hostile environment. There are two main types: quid pro quo harassment, where job benefits are tied to sexual favors, and hostile environment harassment, involving offensive conduct that interferes with work. While quid pro quo is clearer, hostile environment is more subjective and open to interpretation. Sexual harassment negatively impacts victims' well-being and job performance, as well as the overall work environment. Managers must prevent these abuses of power to protect employees and the organization.
Facing Addiction, a new, national non-‐profit group that will serve as a voice for the over 85 million Americans impacted by addiction, is proud to organize the “UNITE to Face Addiction” rally, a free event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, October 4, 2015. To date, over 650 diverse partner organizations from around the country will join Facing Addiction for a first-‐of-‐its-‐kind national rally to let our nation know that addiction is preventable and treatable, that far too many of those affected have been incarcerated, and that people can and do get well.
The document summarizes political gossip and rumors in Indianapolis, including:
1) An upcoming fight between factions supporting mayoral candidates Greg Ballard and Melina Kennedy within the Black church community.
2) Questions around why a city council member wants to reduce funding for a violence prevention group.
3) A complaint filed against a judge for inappropriately accessing court records for a campaign flyer.
4) A state senator expected to receive a primary challenger.
5) A potential congressional challenger to the incumbent in the 7th district.
The document discusses aging trends and issues in North Carolina. It notes that the population aged 65 and older will double by 2030 and in 26 counties over a quarter of residents will be 65+. It outlines concerns around financial well-being, rural/urban differences, workforce, and financial implications for the state. It also discusses fraud against the elderly, including by loved ones, and provides recommendations to address the issue. Finally, it discusses Medicaid spending trends and challenges in serving the aging population.
Dallas morning news voter guide texas state senator - district 30 republicanrath4thekids
This document provides biographical information about three candidates running for Texas State Senator - District 30: Craig Carter, Craig Estes, and Pat Fallon. It includes their contact information, occupations, education histories, experiences in civic involvement and past public offices, campaign fundraising details, and answers to questions about their qualifications and reasons for running.
This document provides a toolkit for raising awareness about and addressing reproductive coercion. It was produced through a partnership between The Feminist Women's Health Center, The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and The National Organization for Men Against Sexism. The toolkit contains definitions, quick facts sheets, self-assessment tools, and clinical assessment and intervention tools to help empower women, recognize signs of reproductive coercion, and facilitate interventions. It aims to bridge the gap between reproductive health and domestic violence communities.
The document discusses the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure and how it oppresses gay men and pits them against each other. It argues that criminalization of HIV is counterproductive and ignores barriers to disclosure. Examples are given of how criminalization increases stigma and negatively impacts individuals and communities. The document encourages taking action through education, advocacy and assuming responsibility for one's own sexual health.
This document discusses victims and victimization from several perspectives. It begins by defining who is considered a victim and the harms they can experience. Certain groups are at higher risk of victimization due to factors like lifestyle, age, gender, race, social status and repeat victimization. The nature and locations of victimization are also examined. Several theories of victimization are then outlined, including lifestyle theory, routine activity theory, and victim precipitation theory. The roles of suitable targets, lack of guardians, and motivated offenders in allowing crimes of opportunity are also discussed in the context of routine activity theory.
The Legalization of Prostitution in the PhilippinesMichelleBabb
The document discusses the issue of legalizing prostitution in the Philippines. It notes that while legalization could benefit the economy and allow for health regulations, it may not actually protect prostitutes from harm or disease. Legalization may not reduce the number of minors involved or assure their protection. Ultimately, the document concludes that legalizing prostitution would not achieve the goals some claim and would promote the dangerous sex trade industry.
Lawyer Lorna Kapunan issued the following "Media Statement" for her client Ja...raissarobles
Janet Napoles claims she is innocent of involvement in the P10 billion pork barrel scam and is being unfairly targeted. She states that a check of records from the Securities and Exchange Commission will show that she was never incorporated as or served as an officer of the 20 foundations implicated in the scam. Napoles also alleges that NBI agents attempted to extort P300 million from her and should be investigated for their role. She is willing to undergo a polygraph test if the main whistleblower Benhur Luy and his lawyer also take one.
How do criminals decide to commit a crime? Do they even think about the risks and benefits? Why do some commit crimes regardless of the consequences? These are some questions we often ask for ourselves because of the growing number of crimes happening in the society today.
The article discusses challenges with HIV/STI testing in rural communities from the perspectives of Paul Whannel, an advisor to Midwestern AIDS Project, and Deb Peterson of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. Whannel notes that many rural residents are uncomfortable accessing medical services and lack confidential testing options. He suggests individuals be honest with providers and emphasizes that testing is important. Peterson discusses service options at small and large health centers. Both experts say addressing stigma and improving access are important for promoting public health in rural areas.
Young single males are most likely to be victims of assault and robbery. Surveys show that crime victims can experience lasting emotional impacts, with many victims of child abuse experiencing low self-esteem into adulthood. The Islington Crime Survey found that crimes against women often occur in the home, though women disproportionately fear crime outside the home, altering their behavior as a result. Approximately one-third of survey respondents had been victims, but half of these were victims of repeat crimes, indicating that a small number of people experience multiple victimizations.
Rape culture is a problem because it normalizes male violence against women and victim blaming. Statistics show that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men in the US are victims of rape, yet 98% of rapists never go to jail and only 32% of rapes are reported. Rape culture has led to the objectification of women becoming normal in society, which is evidenced by common victim-blaming statements. The document calls on people to reflect on how they may contribute to rape culture through sexist jokes or comments and to speak out against the normalization of sexual assault.
The document discusses diversity and discrimination issues within the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). It describes how the LAFD aimed to increase recruitment of minorities and women after 1974 but still struggled with workplace discrimination and hazing against these groups. Two specific incidents are discussed: a male firefighter being hazed and a female firefighter being injured during a discriminatory training drill. The author argues that the LAFD lacked proper discipline and respect for diversity in its culture and did not do enough to prevent discrimination through training and sanctions against offenders. While diversity increased over time, the numbers still showed the LAFD did not fully achieve diversity goals.
This document summarizes a paper about whistleblowing in government. It discusses how whistleblowing involves exposing illegal, unethical or fraudulent practices within an organization. It explores the motivation behind whistleblowing and its effects on government through examining concepts like discretion and administrative ethics principles. It analyzes a case study of James Alderson, a financial officer who blew the whistle on Medicare fraud involving hundreds of millions of dollars. It compares whistleblowers to rescuers and discusses narratives like imagined consequences and historical role that compel whistleblowers' choiceless choice to report issues.
This document provides information on gang types in the United States, including street gangs, prison gangs, and outlaw motorcycle gangs. It notes that street gangs pose the largest threat due to their size, geographical presence, and involvement in drug trafficking and violence. National and regional street gangs have thousands of members across multiple states and some have ties to drug trafficking organizations and criminal groups in other countries. Prison gangs also pose a serious threat through their networks in and out of prison and ties to drug trafficking. Local street gangs typically have smaller memberships and operate within single locations.
This document summarizes corruption issues in the Philippines surrounding upcoming elections on May 13th. It discusses "dirty tricks" being used in political campaigns including the release of private records and smear campaigns against opponents. Specific cases highlighted include a senator being accused of failing to disclose property in the US and a congressman releasing his medical records to preempt opponents. The document also discusses how corruption has become normalized in parts of Philippine society and politics.
Psy 118 paper #3 psychology of prison rape msgjrSammie Gillaspie
This document discusses rape in prison and the reasons it occurs. Rape is used as a form of currency or power within prison hierarchies. Victims often do not report assaults due to embarrassment and threats from attackers. Being raped in prison can lead to long-term psychological trauma for victims, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, which makes adjustment after release difficult. Rape is used to extort victims and force them into servitude through threats or providing favors to attackers. The psychological and emotional impacts of prison rape can be severely damaging and long-lasting for victims.
Lunenburg, fred c[1]. sexual harassment an abuse of power ijmba v13 n1 2010William Kritsonis
This document summarizes a journal article about sexual harassment in the workplace. It defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual conduct that affects a person's job or creates a hostile environment. There are two main types: quid pro quo harassment, where job benefits are tied to sexual favors, and hostile environment harassment, involving offensive conduct that interferes with work. While quid pro quo is clearer, hostile environment is more subjective and open to interpretation. Sexual harassment negatively impacts victims' well-being and job performance, as well as the overall work environment. Managers must prevent these abuses of power to protect employees and the organization.
American Healthcare IssuesTierra Fussman-Henry.docxdaniahendric
American Healthcare Issues
Tierra Fussman-Henry
American Military University
American Healthcare Issues
Lack of Insurance is depriving citizens with their Healthcare Rights
The American healthcare system has been the talk for quite some time ever since the recession took place. Healthcare is something that should not be dependent upon the economy of the country because getting sick or unwell is not in anyone's hand. Every human whether rich or poor is bound to get sick and then, healthcare facilities should be there to treat them equally. Healthcare facilities should be equal for everyone but unfortunately, this is not happening in the system of American healthcare.
Some glaring issues need to solve on an urgent basis in the American healthcare system but the one which is being pointed out more than others is affordable insurance. Due to the expensive cost nature of health insurance, millions of people tend to avoid it. and in return, they deprived themselves of the healthcare that is rightfully theirs. “The cost of health insurance and health care is rising at a pace faster than wages and inflation.” (unknown, 2020). Due to the increasing rate of insurance, the system of healthcare is dying slowly and it is high time for the authorities to look into this matter.
For the matters sake, two simple solutions are designed to overcome the expensive insurance policies.
Solution
no.01 would be that the system of healthcare and health insurance must be handled by the state because it is their responsibility that they should provide affordable healthcare and affordable is not in the card then, insurance must be there. It falls within the responsibilities of state, federal and local governments to think over it and launch innovative programs. “An important reason is the US system of private health insurance. As discussed earlier, other Western nations have national systems of health care and health insurance.” (unknown, n.d.).
Without the state's support and consideration, the cost of healthcare is reaching the sky and whenever someone has tried to work over it, the system has been harsh to them. Every new government says that they will be working on the healthcare system and making it more affordable and within everyone's reach but nothing has ever happened. In an interview, PwC was recorded saying that states are developing different strategical plans to counteract the healthcare situations. "States will be taking more direct action to secure their insurance markets in 2019, even as the methods for doing so become more variate, creating challenges for regulatory compliance," PwC said.” (Siwicki, 2019). But it has been proved through time again and again that leaders don’t come with new schemes or if they do come up, then they are not as supportive as they ought to be.
Another solution would be the development of such a system where either healthcare cost is affordable or insurances are affordable. Like the plan that ex-President Obama l ...
American Healthcare IssuesTierra Fussman-Henry.docxgreg1eden90113
This document summarizes an essay discussing whether Abraham Lincoln deserves to be called "The Great Emancipator" and if he truly believed that "all men are created equal." It presents evidence from eight historical documents related to Lincoln and emancipation. The documents include writings by Lincoln expressing conflicting views on slavery and racial equality. They also include the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery. The essay examines these documents to assess Lincoln's beliefs and whether his actions merit the title of emancipator.
The document summarizes an interview with Katie Robbins about the passage of the New York Health Act and the future of the single-payer movement in New York state. The key points are:
1) The New York Health Act would create a universal, publicly financed healthcare system for all New York residents and was passed by the New York State Assembly due to a coalition effort and grassroots organizing across the state.
2) While an important step, the bill still needs to pass the Senate and be signed by the governor to become law. Continued organizing will be needed to build further support.
3) Robbins has been involved in the single-payer movement since 2008 due to experiencing the deficiencies of the for
This is the November 2014 issue of Healthcare-NOW!'s quarterly "Everybody In" newsletter, reporting on important developments in the movement for single-payer healthcare.
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CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN.pdfSachin Sharma
Here are some key objectives of communication with children:
Build Trust and Security:
Establish a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves.
Encourage Expression:
Enable children to articulate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Promote Emotional Understanding:
Help children identify and understand their own emotions and the emotions of others.
Enhance Listening Skills:
Develop children’s ability to listen attentively and respond appropriately.
Foster Positive Relationships:
Strengthen the bond between children and caregivers, peers, and other adults.
Support Learning and Development:
Aid cognitive and language development through engaging and meaningful conversations.
Teach Social Skills:
Encourage polite, respectful, and empathetic interactions with others.
Resolve Conflicts:
Provide tools and guidance for children to handle disagreements constructively.
Encourage Independence:
Support children in making decisions and solving problems on their own.
Provide Reassurance and Comfort:
Offer comfort and understanding during times of distress or uncertainty.
Reinforce Positive Behavior:
Acknowledge and encourage positive actions and behaviors.
Guide and Educate:
Offer clear instructions and explanations to help children understand expectations and learn new concepts.
By focusing on these objectives, communication with children can be both effective and nurturing, supporting their overall growth and well-being.
nursing management of patient with Empyema pptblessyjannu21
prepared by Prof. BLESSY THOMAS, SPN
Empyema is a disease of respiratory system It is defines as the accumulation of thick, purulent fluid within the pleural space, often with fibrin development.
Empyema is also called pyothorax or purulent pleuritis.
It’s a condition in which pus gathers in the area between the lungs and the inner surface of the chest wall. This area is known as the pleural space.
Pus is a fluid that’s filled with immune cells, dead cells, and bacteria.
Pus in the pleural space can’t be coughed out. Instead, it needs to be drained by a needle or surgery.
Empyema usually develops after pneumonia, which is an infection of the lung tissue. it is mainly caused due in infectious micro-organisms. It can be treated with medications and other measures.
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The facial nerve, also known as cranial nerve VII, is one of the 12 cranial nerves originating from the brain. It's a mixed nerve, meaning it contains both sensory and motor fibres, and it plays a crucial role in controlling various facial muscles, as well as conveying sensory information from the taste buds on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
This particular slides consist of- what is Pneumothorax,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is a summary of Pneumothorax:
Pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung, is a condition that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. This air buildup puts pressure on the lung, preventing it from expanding fully when you breathe. A pneumothorax can cause a complete or partial collapse of the lung.
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The Ultimate Guide in Setting Up Market Research System in Health-TechGokul Rangarajan
How to effectively start market research in the health tech industry by defining objectives, crafting problem statements, selecting methods, identifying data collection sources, and setting clear timelines. This guide covers all the preliminary steps needed to lay a strong foundation for your research.
"Market Research it too text-booky, I am in the market for a decade, I am living research book" this is what the founder I met on the event claimed, few of my colleagues rolled their eyes. Its true that one cannot over look the real life experience, but one cannot out beat structured gold mine of market research.
Many 0 to 1 startup founders often overlook market research, but this critical step can make or break a venture, especially in health tech.
But Why do they skip it?
Limited resources—time, money, and manpower—are common culprits.
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Everybody In
Health
Care
for
All
Colorado,
under
the
leadership
of
Executive
Director
Donna
Smith,
has
received
the
green
light
on
wording
for
a
constitutional
amendment
ballot
initiative.
The
referendum
question,
which
would
appear
on
the
ballot
in
November
of
2014,
would
require
the
state
legislature
to
enact
a
single
public
insurance
plan
that
would
guarantee
access
to
healthcare
for
every
resident
of
Colorado.
The
ballot
question
reads:
"Shall
there
be
an
amendment
to
the
Colorado
constitution
concerning
the
provision
of
one
public
health
insurance
program
to
allow
all
Colorado
residents
access
to
a
single
standard
of
healthcare
as
a
matter
of
human
right
and
public
good,
and,
in
connection
therewith,
requiring
the
General
Assembly
to
enact
legislation
creating
a
public
health
insurance
plan,
requiring
the
Colorado
department
of
revenue
to
collect
a
premium
not
to
exceed
9%
of
an
individual’s
income
to
fund
the
plan,
and
prohibiting
the
control
or
administration
of
premiums
by
a
for-‐profit,
nonpublic
entity
or
corporation?"
HCA
Colorado
activists
now
face
the
organizing
challenge
of
collecting
86,000
valid
signatures
to
put
the
question
on
the
ballot
-‐
which
will
require
collecting
100,000
or
more
to
ensure
a
safe
margin
of
error.
The
campaign
has
already
brought
out
misinformation
and
smears
from
single-‐payer
opponents,
such
as
Linda
Gorman,
healthcare
analyst
for
the
libertarian
Independence
Institute,
who
told
the
Denver
Post
in
March
that
single-‐payer
systems
"are
unbelievably
expensive
for
what
you
get...
They
eliminate
treatment
and
physician
choice,
make
everyone
wait
for
care,
degrade
the
infrastructure
needed
to
diagnose
and
cure
disease,
and
result
in
widespread
denial
of
care
to
those
who
are
seriously
ill"...
all
of
which
are
demonstrably
false
statements.
The
signature
drive
will
comprise
a
massive
public
education
and
organizing
campaign
among
Coloradans,
placing
Colorado
among
the
forefront
of
states
organizing
for
state
single-‐
payer
health
reform.
Donna
Smith,
Director
of
HCA
Colorado,
told
the
Denver
Post
in
March
that
“[t]his
is
an
education
process
for
us,
to
find
the
depth
of
the
progressive
community
in
Colorado.”
To
learn
more,
visit
Health
Care
for
All
Colorado's
website
at
www.HealthCareForAllColorado.org.
Healthcare-NOW!’s Quarterly Newsletter on the Single-Payer Healthcare Justice Movement
2013 National Strategy
Conference
Healthcare-‐NOW!’s
National
Strategy
Conference
will
be
on
October
5th
and
6th
in
Nashville,
TN!
Join
activists
from
around
the
country
to
plan
our
strategy
for
2014.
Register
at
Healthcare-‐Now.org.
Medicare’s 48th Anniversary -
July 30th
Join
us
in
telling
Congress:
"Expand
Medicare
to
everyone
in
the
US!"
Actions
are
happening
all
over
the
country
to
celebrate.
Email
Congress
and
find
an
action
near
you
at
Healthcare-‐Now.org.
www.Healthcare-Now.org! Issue No. 2 - Summer 2013
HCAC's
Donna
Smith
(right)
with
her
state
Senator
Mark
Scheffel
(center).
Colorado
Activists
Pursue
Single-‐Payer
Ballot
Initiative
86,000
Signatures
Needed
Employer Mandate Delayed
Employers
that
don't
provide
health
insurance
for
their
workers
won’t
face
penalties
until
2015,
a
one-‐
year
delay
to
the
Obamacare
component.
"Giving
big
business
a
year
longer
than
individual
citizens
on
insurance
mandates
shows
this
administration's
continued
willingness
to
favor
corporate
interests
over
those
of
the
average
citizen,"
says
Donna
Smith.
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Actor
Michael
Milligan
has
been
touring
the
country
with
his
new
one-‐man
play
called
Mercy
Killers.
Michael
plays
Joe-‐-‐who
loves
apple
pie,
Rush
Limbaugh,
the
4th
of
July,
and
his
wife,
Jane.
He
is
blue-‐collar,
corn-‐fed,
made
in
the
USA
and
proud,
but
when
his
uninsured
wife
is
diagnosed
with
cancer,
his
patriotic
feelings
and
passion
for
the
ethos
of
life,
liberty
and
the
pursuit
of
happiness
are
turned
upside
down.
We
asked
Michael
about
Mercy
Killers,
his
motivation
for
creating
the
play,
and
it’s
reception
so
far.
Find
out
more
at
MercyKillersThePlay.com.
Without
giving
away
too
much,
what
is
the
Mercy
Killers
play
about?
It's
difficult
as
a
writer
to
sum
up
what
it's
about.
On
one
level
the
play
is
about
our
healthcare
system,
but
on
another
level
it's
about
our
value
system,
or
I
should
say
value
“systems.”
The
tragedy
is
that
we
have
contradictory
value
systems
and
they
don't
work
together.
It's
easy
for
activists
to
think
about
the
healthcare
system
as
a
question
of
right
and
wrong,
but
what
I
explore
in
the
play
is
how
the
value
system
which
is
antagonistic
to
universal
healthcare
has
its
own
kind
of
logic
and
actually,
in
my
opinion,
comes
from
a
noble,
if
misguided,
place.
It
is
easy
for
us
to
not
take
the
opposition
at
their
word,
but
I
think
this
is
a
mistake.
Sure,
there
are
the
insurance
companies
and
the
drug
companies,
and
other
insidious
actors,
but
their
are
also
people
who
genuinely
believe
in
“self
reliance,”
“personal
responsibility,”
and
the
“free
enterprise”
system.
I
believe
in
our
activism
that
it
is
a
mistake
to
disregard
these
people's
point
of
view.
My
play
is
about
an
auto
mechanic
who
is
giving
testimony
to
the
police
about
his
wife
who
was
terminally
ill.
There
is
some
suspicion
that
he
may
have
helped
her
to
die.
This
situation
basically
gives
“Joe”
the
chance
to
describe
what
happened,
how
they
lost
their
insurance,
their
house,
etc.
A
twist
in
the
story
is
that
Joe
is
something
of
a
libertarian
with
sympathies
towards
the
Tea
Party.
So,
as
he
is
telling
his
story
he
is
confronted
by
the
contradictions
in
his
world
view.
But
even
as
those
contradictions
are
revealed,
it
is
clear
Joe
is
a
very
decent
man
who
loved
his
wife
and
his
work.
And
in
the
classic
sense
that
is
what
makes
the
play
a
tragedy
in
my
opinion.
In
the
old
Greek
sense,
a
tragic
character
is
one
who
is
noble,
but
who
has
a
tragic
flaw.
That
is
the
tragedy
of
Joe
and
perhaps
America
as
well.
Self
reliance,
liberty,
personal
responsibility,
these
are
noble
things,
but
taken
to
the
extreme,
they
have
within
them
a
tragic
flaw.
Why
did
you
decide
to
write
Mercy
Killers?
Artists
as
a
group
are
marginalized
by
the
healthcare
system.
If
you
work
in
the
arts
you
or
someone
you
love
will
inevitably
face
a
medical
emergency
without
health
insurance.
It
is
already
a
very
hard,
meager
life
where
you
are
scrambling
to
pay
rent,
any
kind
of
healthcare
costs
can
put
you
right
over
the
edge.
I
was
in
a
relationship
for
several
years
with
another
artist
who
did
not
have
insurance,
and
when
she
did
the
insurance
did
not
provide
the
care
she
needed
to
treat
her
chronic
illness.
It
put
horrible
strain
on
our
relationship
and
on
our
finances.
I
had
another
friend,
a
classmate
from
Juilliard
who
had
some
troubles
and
ended
up
living
on
the
street
for
over
a
year
in
D.C.
He
came
to
see
me
in
a
show.
I
ran
into
him
at
the
stage
door
and
he
had
all
of
his
belongings
in
a
little
sack.
I
took
him
in
and
spent
the
next
month
trying
to
find
him
housing
and
get
him
the
medical
care
he
needed-‐-‐he
had
a
very
frightening
looking
lump
on
his
arm
and
had
slipped
a
disk
in
his
back.
He
also
was
on
some
medication,
but
clearly
the
supervision
of
his
condition
was
very
lax.
This
is
someone
whom
as
a
society
we
sent
to
the
most
elite
performing
arts
conservatory
in
the
world,
he
has
performed
at
some
of
the
most
prestigious
theaters
in
the
country,
but
when
he
had
some
problems,
we
as
a
society
just
send
him
out
to
die
in
the
street
like
a
dog.
So
those
things
bother
me
very
much.
These
things
coincided
with
my
involvement
in
some
Occupy
Wall
Street
demonstrations,
and
sitting
in
jail
with
some
other
protesters,
just
regular,
decent
folks,
made
me
realize
that
my
situation
wasn't
unique.
Other
people
are
going
through
the
same
struggles.
And
that's
another
part
of
this
tragedy.
When
a
medical
emergency
strikes
you
or
a
loved
one,
you
become
so
consumed
by
trying
to
figure
out
how
to
deal
with
it,
how
to
stay
afloat,
that
the
idea
of
actually
joining
with
other
people
and
addressing
the
problem
collectively
doesn't
even
occur
as
a
possibility.
So,
there
is
a
great
silence.
There
is
a
great,
untold
history
of
great
struggles
with
the
healthcare
system.
It
is
untold
because
people
are
overwhelmed,
or
they
feel
ashamed,
or
the
grief
is
too
great,
or
they
just
want
to
suck
it
up,
or
they
want
to
project
a
positive
attitude.
So
last
Spring,
I
was
without
insurance
for
the
first
time
in
my
professional
life
and
I
happened
to
pass
kidney
stones.
I
didn't
know
what
was
going
on,
I
thought
I
was
dying,
but
I
didn't
want
to
go
to
the
emergency
room
because
I
felt
like
I
couldn't
afford
it.
That
was
the
straw
that
broke
the
camel’s
back.
You've
been
taking
Mercy
Killers
on
the
road,
doing
performances
around
the
country
and
soon
internationally.
What
has
struck
you
most
about
your
audiences'
reactions
to
the
play?
I
did
a
lot
of
research
for
the
play,
read
a
lot
of
books,
interviewed
people,
vetted
the
play
with
some
doctors.
I
wanted
to
make
sure
the
details
were
accurate
and
I
wasn't
just
doing
some
muckraking.
However,
I
was
nervous
at
first
that
the
play
was
too
overwrought,
the
tragedy
involving
too
many
misfortunes.
Unfortunately,
from
the
talkbacks
I've
done
the
situation
described
in
Mercy
Killers
is
all
too
familiar.
I
remember
getting
picked
up
by
one
host
in
south
eastern
Ohio
who
said
in
a
very
dead
pan
manner
that
my
coming
to
her
town
was
very
timely
because
old
“Mr.
So-‐and-‐So”
had
just
walked
out
into
the
woods
and
shot
himself
after
his
cancer
diagnosis
because
he
didn't
want
to
bankrupt
his
family.
Another
interesting
thing
is
that
conservative
audience
members
agree
with
the
message
of
the
play,
that
Joe's
situation
is
sad
and
wrong.
They
just
have
a
different
understanding
of
how
to
deal
with
it.
And
this
is
an
important
lesson.
For
example,
at
one
talk
back,
things
got
a
little
tense
between
two
of
the
panel
leaders
and
a
couple
in
the
audience
who
described
themselves
as
being
on
the
“extreme
right
wing.”
Now
remember
that
when
I
tell
you
later
what
the
wife
in
this
couple
said
to
me.
My
panelists
were
Deb,
a
former
teacher
and
union
leader
from
Cleveland
and
Kurt
a
lifelong
autoworker
and
proud
union
member.
They
presented
on
single
payer.
Now
the
conservative
couple
in
the
audience
just
came
right
out
and
said
that
the
government
can
not
be
in
charge
of
anything,
the
government
is
ineffective,
inefficient
and
will
botch
up
everything.
Ironically,
the
husband
was
a
career
military
man
with
some
experience
in
the
defense
industry.
However,
after
the
show
all
of
these
people
went
out
to
dinner
together.
The
wife
of
this
“extreme
right
wing”
couple
confided
in
me
that
they
weren't
insensitive
to
the
situation
in
the
play,
they
just
had
a
different
idea
how
to
handle
it.
I
asked
for
what
she
would
recommend.
She
suggested
that
all
insurance
Mercy
Killers
Humanizes
American
Healthcare
System
Michael
Milligan
Performing
Mercy
Killers.
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companies
and
hospitals
should
be
not-‐for-‐profit
and
that
their
should
be
a
salary
cap
of
around
$250,000
for
CEO's
and
administrators.
She
said
that
there
are
very
capable
people
who
would
love
to
run
them
as
a
public
service.
So
this
was
a
very
important
lesson.
This
person
who
described
herself
as
“extreme
right
wing”
offered
a
policy
proposal
that
was
far
to
the
left
of
anything
in
the
Affordable
Care
Act.
I'm
pretty
sure
that
our
state
single
payer
bills
don't
even
come
close
to
salary
restrictions
for
CEO's
and
administrators
as
this
“extreme
right
wing”
lady's
suggestion.
My
point
being,
we
have
to
give
up
the
rigidity
of
our
language,
of
our
positions.
Oftentimes
the
people
who
think
they
oppose
us
don't.
They
just
get
hung
up
on
our
language
because
it
triggers
deep,
entrenched
ideological
defenses.
Oftentimes,
if
we
just
have
conversations
with
people
without
all
the
boilerplate,
we
discover
shared
values
and
common
grounds.
In
partnering
with
the
single-‐payer
healthcare
movement
to
host
showings
of
Mercy
Killers,
are
there
any
lessons
you've
learned
about
how
advocates
for
social
justice
and
artists
can
better
collaborate?
We
need
our
own
art.
Art
that
we
own.
Everything
is
mediated
by
corporate
interests,
or
sponsors,
or
managers,
etc.
who
decide
what
is
going
to
appeal
to
the
masses
or
to
somebody's
bottom
line.
We
should
divest
our
entertainment
dollars
from
these
enterprises
and
consume
the
kind
of
art
that
resonates
with
our
own
values.
Basically,
art
as
it's
produced
now
is
very
expensive.
And
because
it
is
expensive,
it
sets
a
very
narrow
spectrum
on
what
it
can
be
about.
What
I
believe
is
that
art
is
the
freest
thing
in
the
world.
All
I
need
is
a
room,
some
chairs,
and
an
audience.
That's
it.
But
if
I
go
the
traditional
route,
I've
got
to
submit
the
play
to
the
literary
manager
of
some
theater
who
will
run
it
by
the
managing
director.
These
theaters
are
mostly
supported
through
corporate
sponsorship
and
subscriber
bases.
Unfortunately,
subscriber
bases
tend
to
be
of
a
certain
demographic.
The
bottom
line
is
that
a
play
with
some
political
teeth,
like
Mercy
Killers,
is
not
going
to
be
performed
on
the
McGuire
Proscenium
Stage.
That's
the
actual
name
of
a
theater
at
one
of
our
finest
institutions-‐-‐named
for
the
former
head
of
United
Health
who
defrauded
the
people
of
Minnesota
of
billions
of
dollars.
So,
we
need
our
own
art.
What
I've
been
doing
is
partnering
with
organizations
around
the
country.
Basically,
they've
helped
me
with
travel
expenses,
they
find
a
venue
(hopefully
a
free
one!),
and
they
gather
an
audience.
I
have
performed
the
show
for
free
and
then
I
just
pass
the
hat
around
afterwards-‐-‐
if
people
like
the
show,
they
can
drop
a
couple
bucks
in
the
hat.
Alternatively,
I
have
performed
the
piece
for
a
small
fee
and
let
the
organization
use
the
performance
as
a
fundraiser.
I'm
still
working
out
the
best
model
for
this.
In
order
to
organize
a
performance
I
have
to
make
myself
available
months
in
advance,
which
means
that
I
clear
my
schedule
and
make
myself
unavailable
for
paying
gigs.
That's
why
I
pass
the
hat
afterwards,
because
I
want
my
art
to
be
my
livelihood!
Otherwise
I'll
be
performing
in
another
production
of
Midsummer
Night's
Dream
for
the
next
40
years
and
MY
plays
won't
have
their
life!
On
May
23,
2013
single-‐payer
activists
in
North
Carolina
launched
a
new
organization,
"Health
Care
Justice,"
an
affiliate
of
Physicians
for
a
National
Health
Program,
at
a
well-‐attended
event
in
Charlotte.
Keynote
speaker
Dr.
Gerald
Friedman,
professor
of
economics
at
the
University
of
Massachusetts
at
Amherst,
showed
the
crowd
how
North
Carolina
and
our
nation
could
save
billions
of
dollars
by
adopting
a
single-‐payer
program
to
finance
the
costs
of
healthcare
while
covering
all
Americans.
If
adopted,
Friedman
said,
North
Carolina
alone
would
save
$18.7
billion,
a
state
which
has
experienced
a
400
percent
increase
in
healthcare
costs
since
1990.
The
launch
received
positive
press
coverage
from
the
Charlotte
Business
Journal,
in
an
article
that
quoted
Friedman
extensively
and
explained
the
case
for
single-‐payer
reform
to
readers,
and
inspired
Jack
Bernard,
a
retired
healthcare
executive,
former
Jasper
County,
Ga.
commission
chairman,
and
former
chairman
of
the
Jasper
County
Republican
Party,
to
write
an
op-‐ed
in
the
Charlotte
Observer
supporting
a
single-‐payer
healthcare
system.
"
After
spending
25
years
in
the
healthcare
field,"
he
wrote,
"I
have
become
skeptical
of
many
of
Washington’s
reform
efforts,
especially
by
my
party,
the
GOP...
Surely,
at
a
time
when
wage
earners
are
being
faced
with
ever
increasing
premiums
and
higher
deductibles,
we
should
at
least
consider
Medicare
for
all
or
a
similar
single
payer
system.
The
real
question
is
whether
either
party
is
willing
to
stand
up
to
the
drug
and
insurance
lobbies
and
do
what
is
best
for
America."
North
Carolina
“Healthcare
Justice”
Launched
Former
Congressman
Anthony
Weiner
is
currently
leading
the
polls
in
the
race
for
Mayor
of
New
York
City,
and
has
offered
a
plan
to
turn
NYC
into
a
"single-‐payer
laboratory"
for
the
country,
by
creating
a
public
insurance
plan
for
the
City's
300,000
municipal
employees,
300,000
retirees,
and
500,000
undocumented
immigrants
who
are
excluded
from
the
Affordable
Care
Act.
Weiner
has
offered
the
plan
as
a
way
of
controlling
the
City's
rising
healthcare
costs
by
removing
for-‐profit
insurers
as
middlemen
for
covering
municipal
employees
and
retirees.
The
details
of
the
proposal
remain
unclear
and
Weiner
has
suggested
creating
a
Task
Force
to
develop
all
of
the
details.
Single-‐payer
advocates
have
pointed
out,
however,
that
the
Weiner
initiative
is
not
an
actual
single-‐payer
plan,
despite
embodying
aspects
of
single-‐payer
system
such
as
replacing
private
insurance
plans.
"Single-‐payer
really
means
there's
just
one
payer
left
in
the
healthcare
system,"
explained
PNHP
co-‐founder
David
Himmelstein
to
Capital
New
York.
"You
can't
really
do
that
as
the
mayor
of
New
York,
because
Medicare
would
still
exist
and
private
employers,
private
plans
would
still
exist,
so
there
would
still
be
multiple
payers."
The
plan
also
includes
a
controversial
measure
that
would
shift
10
percent
of
premium
costs
onto
NYC
municipal
employees,
and
up
to
25
percent
of
premium
costs
onto
employees
who
smoke.
The
cost-‐shifting
component
is
bound
to
receive
a
mixed
reception
from
single-‐payer
supporters,
who
advocate
for
a
cost-‐efficient
single-‐payer
system
in
order
to
delink
health
insurance
from
workers'
employment
status
and
to
relieve
working
families
from
unaffordable
healthcare
costs.
Anthony
Weiner’s
“Single-‐Payer”
Plan
for
New
York
City
Estimated
$18.7
Billion
in
Savings
4. H E A L T H C A R E - N O W !
Healthcare-NOW! - 215-732-2131 - info@healthcare-now.org - 1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 - www.Healthcare-Now.org! 4
Healthcare-‐NOW!
Launches
National
Internship
Program
This
Spring,
Healthcare-‐NOW!
launched
a
national
internship
program
enabling
students
and
activists
from
around
the
country,
under
the
supervision
of
HCN
Director
of
Organizing
Benjamin
Day,
to
work
in
collaboration
with
local
single
payer
affiliate
organizations.
HCN's
two
Spring
interns
were
Karim
Sariahmed,
a
senior
in
Biology
at
Swarthmore
College
in
Pennsylvania;
and
Thomas
Vo,
a
Masters
student
at
the
Columbia
University
Mailman
School
of
Public
Health
pursuing
a
certificate
in
Health
Policy
and
Practice.
Karim
and
Thomas
focused
on
developing
the
“Single-‐Payer
Activist
Guide
to
the
Affordable
Care
Act,”
which
will
be
released
in
August.
HCN's
summer
interns
will
be
Michael
Broder,
a
senior
in
Health
and
Societies
at
the
University
of
Pennsylvania;
Samira
Islam,
a
Masters
in
Public
Health
student
at
Drexel
University
in
Pennsylvania;
Leeyah
Rassu,
a
recent
graduate
in
Sociology
and
the
Study
of
Women,
Gender,
and
Sexuality
at
Rice
University
in
Texas;
and
Rebecca
Suval,
a
Licensed
Vocational
Nurse
and
Masters
Student
in
Health
Administration
at
California
State
University,
based
out
of
San
Francisco.
Healthcare-‐NOW!
internships
involve
a
mix
of
research
and
organizing
experiences,
working
with
HCN's
national
office
and
local
affiliate
single-‐payer
organizations.
Interested
students
and
activists
should
email
expressing
their
interest,
along
with
a
resume
if
possible,
to
Benjamin
Day
at
ben@healthcare-‐now.org.
Board
of
Directors
Welcomes
New
Members
Healthcare-‐NOW!’s
Board
of
Directors
met
in
Philadelphia
on
June
22
to
approve
our
budget,
work
plan,
and
changes
to
the
by-‐laws.
The
Board
added
Vanessa
Beck
(HCN
activist
and
former
Organizing
Director),
Walter
Tsou
(PNHP),
and
Cindy
Young
(NNU)
to
fill
vacancies.
RNs
United
for
the
Protection
of
Healthcare
Nurses
across
America
created
a
Human
Chain
against
the
Chained
CPI
(changing
the
way
the
COLA
is
calculated),
and
against
increases
in
Medicare
premiums,
rate
reductions
for
Medicare
and
Medicaid
providers,
and
raising
the
age
for
Medicare
and
Social
Security.
Find
out
more
at
NationalNursesUnited.org.
Affiliate
Updates
Unions
for
Single
Payer
Health
Care
continues
to
add
labor
endorsements
for
HR
676
including
the
Idaho
AFL-‐CIO,
Kentucky
IBEW
Local
369,
United
Steelworkers
Local
155,
the
New
Hampshire
AFL-‐
CIO,
and
the
Rhode
Island
AFL-‐CIO
since
March.
Find
out
more
at
UnionsForSinglePayer.org.
Health
Care
for
All
Oregon
won
a
major
victory
on
July
6
when
the
Oregon
Senate
followed
the
House
in
passing
HB
3260,
which
instructs
the
Oregon
Health
Authority
to
compare
a
single-‐
payer
healthcare
system
for
the
state
with
three
other
financing
options,
including
a
public
option.
Find
out
more
at
HCAO.org.
The
Illinois
Single
Payer
Coalition
continues
to
impress
with
dozens
of
events
and
outreach
for
single-‐payer
healthcare.
They
regularly
show
movies,
including
The
Waiting
Room
and
The
Healthcare
Movie.
Find
our
more
at
ILSinglePayer.org.
Healthcare-‐NOW!
Maryland
hosted
a
dinner
with
PNHP
President
Dr.
Andrew
Coates
in
support
of
their
Healthcare
is
a
Human
Right
Campaign.
Find
out
more
at
MDSinglePayer.org.
Health
Care
for
All
Minnesota
hosted
a
tour
of
Mercy
Killers.
Find
out
more
at
HCAMN.org.
Your
state
update
not
included
here?
Email
us
at
jeff@healthcare-‐now.org!
Healthcare-‐NOW!
NYC
Collects
10,000
Signatures
for
NY
Health
By
Healthcare-‐NOW!
New
York
City
-‐
Over
200
single-‐payer
advocates
from
across
the
state
came
together
in
the
state
capitol
of
Albany
in
May
with
one
clear
message
for
their
elected
representatives
-‐-‐
that
healthcare
is
a
human
right
and
should
be
treated
as
such
by
passing
the
New
York
Health
bill.
An
extra
special
thanks
to
all
of
those
who
participated
in
the
100×100
Campaign
and
put
in
long
hours
petitioning
on
hot
summer
days
at
parks
and
events
all
across
the
City.
Thanks
to
your
efforts
we
were
able
to
collect
our
goal
of
10,000
signatures
in
support
of
NY
State’s
universal,
single-‐payer
healthcare
bill
and,
as
promised,
deliver
those
petitions
to
Governor
Cuomo.
The
result?
We
now
have
enough
co-‐sponsors
for
the
New
York
Health
bill
to
pass
in
the
Assembly!
Find
out
more
information
at
HCN-‐NYC.org.
At
the
Left
Forum
The
annual
Left
Forum
in
New
York
City
brought
together
a
number
of
panels
on
organizing
for
healthcare
justice:
past,
present,
and
future.
Single-‐payer
activists
led
panels
on
"The
Political
Economy
of
US
Healthcare,”
“the
Medical
Industrial
Complex
and
the
Affordable
Care
Act,"
and
"Organizing
for
Health
Care
Justice
in
the
Age
of
Austerity
and
the
Affordable
Care
Act."
Don’t
See
Your
Rep.
On
This
List
of
HR
676
Cosponsors?
Call
Them!
866-‐220-‐0044
Reps
Christensen
[VI],
Chu
[CA-‐27],
Clarke
[NY-‐9],
Clay
[MO-‐1],
Cohen
[TN-‐9],
Cummings
[MD-‐7],
Doyle
[PA-‐14],
Edwards
[MD-‐4],
Ellison
[MN-‐5],
Rep
Engel
[NY-‐16],
Farr
[CA-‐20],
Green
[TX-‐9],
Grijalva
[AZ-‐3],
Gutierrez
[IL-‐4],
Holt
[NJ-‐12],
Honda
[CA-‐17],
Huffman
[CA-‐2],
Johnson
[TX-‐30],
Johnson
[GA-‐4],
Lee
[CA-‐13],
Lewis
[GA-‐5],
Lofgren
[CA-‐19],
McDermott
[WA-‐7],
McGovern
[MA-‐2],
Miller
[CA-‐11],
Moore
[WI-‐4],
Nadler
[NY-‐10],
Nolan
[MN-‐8],
Norton
[DC],
Pingree
[ME-‐1],
Pocan
[WI-‐2],
Rangel
[NY-‐13],
Roybal-‐
Allard
[CA-‐40],
Rush
[IL-‐1],
Schakowsky
[IL-‐9],
Scott
[VA-‐3],
Takano
[CA-‐41],
Welch
[VT],
Wilson
[FL-‐24],
and
Yarmuth
[KY-‐3].
Karim
Sariahmed
and
Thomas
Vo
Director
of
Organizing
Benjamin
Day
[far
right]
presents
at
the
Left
Forum.