Health Care for America Now

Who Should Pay for Health Insurance Reform?

Peter Dreier | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

"Much has been given" to those Americans at the pinnacle of wealth. So it is only fair that "much will be required" when it comes to helping pay for health insurance for those who can't otherwise afford it.

Sam Stein

New Progressive Memo Sent Around Hill Warns Against Finance Committee Health Care

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


In a late-game push to pass the public option, progressive groups are trying to convince Democrats that it would be political suicide to pass a bill r...

Cigna CEO Hanway: Obstacle to Health Insurance Reform

Peter Dreier | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

Natalin Sarkisyan was a 17-year-old from Glendale, Calif., who had leukemia and needed a liver transplant. Cigna said the procedure was "too risky." In December 2007, Sarkisyan died.

Greed Gone Wild: Our Health Insurance Industry Is Sick and Wrong

Tim Saltonstall | Posted 09.23.2009 | Denver


Tim Saltonstall

Many from Colorado would rather pay into a system that is non-profit and run by the government than give these greedy executives one more dime.

Citizens Confront WellPoint: Poster Child for Health Insurance Reform

Peter Dreier | Posted 09.22.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

Citizens will pay a visit today to WellPoint's Indianapolis headquarters to protest the giant insurance company's abusive practices and its opposition to real health care reform.

Never Mind "Civil" Discourse -- Any Real Discourse Would Be Welcome

Ellen Sterling | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics


Ellen Sterling

A forum on health care was so very civil that it was almost coma-inducing. There was no debate and no need to repeatedly warn people to be civil. Everyone agreed with everyone else.

"Go Out And Make Me Do It"

Peter Dreier | Posted 09.10.2009 | Politics


Peter Dreier

Having a president who inspires people to act collectively on their own behalf can make a difference. It gives people hope and courage to defy obstacles.

A Trigger for the Public Option -- a Plan to Kill the Public Option

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

A trigger for the public health insurance option would create underpowered public plans that would be swallowed whole by the insurance industry.

Why Health Insurance Reform Will Pass This Fall -- It's the High Political Ground

Robert Creamer | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics


Robert Creamer

You have to wonder if there shouldn't be a penalty for pundits who make self-assured predictions that are regularly wrong, and yet continue to be treated as if they know what they're talking about.

Five Things You Can Do About Healthcare, In Ascending Order of Difficulty and Commitment

Ben Wyskida | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics


Ben Wyskida

If you voted last year, gave money last year, obsessed over the blogs and debates and Sarah Palin last year, then right now is the whole ball game. Here, in ascending order of difficulty, are five things you can/should do.

The Acid Test: Progressive Groups, Unions, Liberal Dems Vow to Fight for Public Option

Art Levine | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Art Levine

In the wake of the administration's signaling that it was willing to drop the public option, progressive groups, unions and liberal Democrats came out strongly for the key reform measure Monday.

Is Obama a Back-Room Blue Dog on Health Care?

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 09.14.2009 | Politics


Miles Mogulescu

The town halls make for good television, but they're a side-show to the main event. The real story should be about the back room deals reportedly being negotiated with the Obama administration.

The "Government Take-Over" Isn't About the Public Option

Richard Kirsch | Posted 09.13.2009 | Politics


Richard Kirsch

Even if the public option weren't part of the Obama reform plan, the Right would still be screaming about a "government take-over" as loudly as it is now.

George Soros Pledges $5 Million To Bankroll Health Care Push

The Plumline | Posted 09.10.2009 | Politics


In another sign of the urgency gripping the pro-health care reform camp, billionaire George Soros has pledged to sink $5 million into the fight, the g...

Why Aren't Progressive Groups Protesting Obama's Back-Room Deal with Big Pharma?

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 09.06.2009 | Politics


Miles Mogulescu

Progressives were outraged when the Bush administration banned Medicare from negotiating for lower drug prices. It's time for outrage when the Obama administration does the same.

How the Mainstream Media Helps Fuel Right-Wing Lies

Art Levine | Posted 09.03.2009 | Media


Art Levine

Even as debunked smears about health care continue, such as the claim the bill aims to kill old people through "death care," progressives are being hamstrung by mainstream media outlets.

August Offensive to Define Health Care Debate: Insurance Companies in the Bull's Eye

Robert Creamer | Posted 09.03.2009 | Politics


Robert Creamer

This August, Progressives have no intention of being bowled over by the assault of the "insurance gang." There are four reasons why we are likely to prevail.

Ask the House to Pass Reform Before Going on Vacation!

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 08.28.2009 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

Today, the Health Care for America Now coalition is having a national call-in day. Our message? The House of Representatives needs to pass reform now, before they go home for vacation.

No Excuses -- Health Care Really Can't Wait

Richard Kirsch | Posted 08.21.2009 | Politics


Richard Kirsch

Now is the time for bold action to make good, affordable health care a right. The question is, can Congress rise above the demands of every lobbying group and make it happen?

Why Can't We Have Health Benefits as Good as Chuck Grassley?

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 08.14.2009 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

Grassley told an Iowa citizen that if they wanted better health care they should get a job with John Deer (which recently laid off hundreds in Iowa) or with the federal government.

The Health Reform Debate -- Myths vs. Facts

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

While it once seemed like our biggest battle was over whether we are going to get a strong public health insurance option as part of reform, that question has now joined a host of others in the debate.

All 13 Democrats are voting for new HELP health care bill

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 08.02.2009 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

The HELP Committee has released their final version of a health care bill, including a public health insurance option and a provision for shared respo...

Health Care Lobbyists vs. The People: The Final Showdown (VIDEO)

Art Levine | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics


Art Levine

If the public wants a public option and the non-competitive private insurance industry can't deliver affordable, accessible health care, what's keeping Congress from backing it strongly right now?

Senator Feinstein, Stop Nay-Saying On Health Reform

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 07.24.2009 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

There's no reason for Senator Feinstein to be a nay-sayer on health care, especially given the political climate in Washington right now. So why is she?

Ryan Grim

Conrad To Health Care Reformers: You Don't Have A Vote

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics


Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) said Wednesday that he is "frankly not terribly interested" in what the major health care reform coalition thinks and is pus...