Dodd Unveils Health Plan With Public Option

by christine stuart | July 2, 2009 4:08 PM

When two key Democrats first released the 615-page US Senate bill to reform health care in this country they failed to describe what they meant by a 'public option.' The incomplete proposal carried a roughly $1 trillion price tag.

But U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd said Thursday in a conference call with reporters that the new language creates a "strong" public option that will cost about $611.4 billion over 10 years--not the roughly $1 trillion originally estimated.

Full story here.

Lieberman Opposes "Public Option"

by Paul Bass | July 1, 2009 7:10 AM

U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman heard a plea to including community-based groups that deal with Latinos and African-Americans in the upcoming health reform bill. Meanwhile, he came out against a government-run insurance plan. Full story here.

Keepsake Or Keep Safe?

by Staff | June 30, 2009 4:41 PM

Keepsake ultrasounds, a recent trend popularized by expecting mothers, may soon become passé when the state enforces its limitations on the practice Wednesday. Effective July 1, ultrasounds that serve no diagnostic or medical purpose and are not ordered by a health professional will be banned in Connecticut.

Click here to read Kate Nally's report on CT News Junkie.

Study: Health Care Costs Rising

by christine stuart | June 25, 2009 3:06 PM

Health Care for America Now, a national grassroots organization for health care reform, released a report Thursday that shows the cost of health care is rising across the nation and right here in Connecticut. Full story here.

Rosa's Ready For Harry & Louise Rerun

by Paul Bass | June 24, 2009 2:24 PM

This time, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro said, the country's ready to let government fix health care, including with a "public option" for insurance. Full story here.

Rally: Save Medicaid

by christine stuart | June 24, 2009 8:01 AM

More than 200 people rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday morning to urge lawmakers and the governor not to cut one of the biggest line items in the state budget -- Medicaid. Full story.

Health Reform Bills Go To Governor

by christine stuart | June 23, 2009 3:13 PM

Full story here.

Art & Healing Mix

by Adzua Agyapon | June 22, 2009 8:57 PM

Michael Anderson could be seen on the Green this past weeking helping a young New Havener create a copper milagro (an amulet) in the shape of a dog to add to a community "altar" for healing. Full story.

Health Workers Fight Cuts

by christine stuart | June 18, 2009 12:05 AM

About 300 members of the state's largest healthcare workers union converged on the state Capitol Wednesday to protest Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell's proposed budget cuts to health care services for children, the elderly, and the disabled. Full story here.

Health Care Bills Move Toward the Goal Post

by Melinda Tuhus | June 17, 2009 7:56 AM

Lisa Fabianski's brother has diabetes and high blood pressure. He lost his job and his health insurance. He ended up in the hospital, and he lost his house. She told her story to urge Gov M. Jodi Rell to seize a chance next week to enable other people in Connecticut to avoid ending up telling stories like hers. Full story here.

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