By Wendell PotterTucson Sentinel, May 9, 2011While several states are suing the federal government to block health care reform and dragging their feet on implementing
Vermont closer to universal health care
Tucson Sentinel
Single payer health: it's only fair
Guardian
U.S. health care is grossly distorted by waste and profit, while millions go uninsured. Americans deserve full universal coverageBy Bernie SandersGuardian, May 10, 2011The United
Vermont: Finally real hope for health care reform
Vtdigger.org
By Ethan ParkeVtdigger.org, May 9, 2011One icy and treacherous day in February 1988, I slithered my way to Montpelier from my farm in the Northeast
Long road ahead for single-payer health care system
Vtdigger.org
By Hamilton DavisVtdigger.org, April 25, 2011For the second time in 15 years, the state of Vermont is making a concerted effort to rebuild its health
Health care bill en route to the governor
Vtdigger.org
By Carl EtnierVtdigger.org, May 6, 2011Green Mountain Care is set to become law now that the House and Senate have passed the final version of
Vermont seeks insurance for most residents
The Boston Globe
By Chelsea ConaboyThe Boston Globe, May 7, 2011 As soon as 2017, Vermont could become the first state to provide and pay for insurance for most
Irrational system puts squeeze on doctors
LettersSan Francisco Chronicle, May 6, 2011Re "More family doctors charging patients annual fee" (May 3): It should come as no surprise that some physicians are
Blue Cross, Blue Shield Getting Richer, Like Corporate Insurers
PR Watch
By Wendell PotterPR Watch, May 2, 2011 I've written frequently in recent weeks about the eye-popping profits the big, publicly-traded health companies have been reporting. Last
Are Health Insurers Writing Health Reform Regulations?
PR Watch
By Wendell PotterPR Watch, May 5, 2011One of the reasons I wanted to return to journalism after a long career as an insurance company PR
Vermont Passes Plan for Universal Healthcare
Medscape Today
By Robert LowesMedscape Today, May 5, 2011In a 94 to 49 vote today, the state House in Vermont sealed the deal on a bill to
Senator Lenoās Single Payer Health Care Bill Passes Health Committee
Office of Sen. Mark LenoWednesday, May 04, 2011SACRAMENTO ā The Senate Health Committee today approved the California Universal Health Care Act, authored by Senator Mark
Health Reform: Necessary, but will the Affordable Care Act be sufficient?
By Johnathon S. Ross, M.D., M.P.H.Communique: Academy of Medicine of Toledo and Lucas County, April-May 2011 By Johnathon S. Ross, M.D., M.P.H. | Communique: Academy of