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Remembering the life and legacy of HCFANC member Dr. Charles van der Horst

September 6, 2019 by Liz Millar Leave a Comment

“Feeling angry and upset without doing something is wasted energy,” reads a post on the late Dr. Charles van der Horst’s Facebook page, an avenue for his activism. His profile, now a memorial, is nearly all posts about a cause you should care about, a fundraiser you should contribute to, a person you should know. Van der Horst’s activism spanned beyond the walls of social media … [Read more...]

American Medical Association leaves coalition fighting ‘Medicare for All’

August 19, 2019 by Liz Millar Leave a Comment

Read the full article on The Hill. The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s main group for doctors, announced Thursday that it is leaving a coalition fighting "Medicare for All," a blow to the industry’s efforts to push back on the progressive proposal. The AMA said it is leaving the industry group called the Partnership for America’s Health Care Future, which … [Read more...]

Opinion: Why we’re fighting the American Medical Association

Published in The Guardian →

June 13, 2019 by Liz Millar Leave a Comment

Despite claiming to be the voice of physicians, the AMA continues to play an outsized role in opposing reforms that would establish and protect the human right to health, evidenced by the organization’s sustained animosity towards the implementation of a universal, single-payer health program. On Saturday, June 8, a grassroots coalition of medical students, physicians, … [Read more...]

Letters: Traditional Medicare for All is Good Medicine

Published in Letter to the Editor, submitted to the Greensboro News and Record →

April 25, 2019 by Wayne Hale, MD Leave a Comment

Published in the Greensboro News and Observer on April 25th, 2019   Romaine Worster’s recent column (April 21) spins the health care debate using untruths promoted by those corporations seeking to maintain the status quo from which they so richly benefit. Contrary to her statement, Medicare reimbursement is accepted by 93% of non-pediatric primary … [Read more...]

Joint Media Statement: HB655 Will Not Deliver Health Care for NC’s Working Families

April 23, 2019 by Liz Millar 1 Comment

The following statement was issued on April 15th, 2019. The statement can also be found on the NC Justice Center's website. RALEIGH (April 15, 2019) – The undersigned health advocacy organizations have united to voice opposition to provisions in HB655, NC Health Care for Working Families. We cannot support the bill in its current form. HB655’s … [Read more...]

Introducing HR 1384: Medicare for All Act of 2019

March 2, 2019 by Liz Millar 17 Comments

We are excited to share the news that Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal filed the Medicare for All Act of 2019 yesterday. In the Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) message below, you can see bullet points that summarize the features of HR 1384, the new bill that replaces HR 676. Also, there is a link to the press conference at which Congresswomen Jayapal and Debbie … [Read more...]

We Mourn the Passing of Dr. Gary Greenberg

October 24, 2018 by Liz Millar Leave a Comment

Dr. Gary Greenberg 1953-2018 Health Care for All NC mourns the passing of Dr. Gary Greenberg, a bright light in the medical community and in the lives of many. Dr. Greenberg was a driving force behind Health Care for All NC. Dr. Greenberg passed away on October 17th, 2018, following a battle with cancer. Dr. Greenberg spent the better part … [Read more...]

Absent Medicaid expansion, limited options for low-income Durhamites

Published in The Durham Herald-Sun →

October 30, 2014 by Gary N. Greenberg, MD, MPH Leave a Comment

Polls about the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) nearly always show that the law is unpopular. Despite having positive opinions about the law’s separate components, including improved coverage for kids, seniors' meds, and pre-existing conditions, most Americans continue to cringe. Obamacare’s polling has virtually never crossed above the 50 percent approval mark. So, the … [Read more...]

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