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This is a group of people interested in working to reform the US health care system. We will share ideas, links, and information with each other to help move health care into the 21st century. All types of reform ideas are welcome, but trolls will not be allowed.

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Meanings Of The Terms

www.baltimoresun.com/news/sns-health-obama- glossary,0,6468736.story baltimoresun.com Health Care Reform Glossary Getting caught up in the buzzwords surrounding the health care debate? Take a look ... read more | posted by AZsunflower
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Vote to close doughnut hole in Medicare in Senate

Hi, I just heard that the Senate could vote as soon as this week on one of the most important provisions in health reform for seniors - closing the "doughnut hole" in Medicare prescription drug co... | posted by Lion1000
4 replies - last reply: "The DONUT HOLE DRUG PLAN is a gift... more" ~ AZsunflower
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Insurance Lobby Wins!!

chicagotribune.com TRIBUNE WATCHDOG How health lobbyists influenced reform bill Former staffers of lawmakers from Harry Reid to Mitch McConnell push clients' agenda Search our database to see who ... | posted by AZsunflower
2 replies - last reply: "That's what I hoping for, Charles. I... more" ~ SentientBeing
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60th Vote found for passing Senate Reform Bill

A holdout no more, Sen. Ben Nelson agreed Saturday to provide the 60th and deciding vote for sweeping health care legislation in the Senate, capping a year of struggle and a final burst of deadline... | posted by Lion1000
5 replies - last reply: "Even though the Republicans took big... more" ~ SentientBeing
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US Health Care System Third Leading Cause of Death

U.S. Medical System Third Leading Cause Of Death Whatis the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer? That would be the US. Medical system! The total medically-caused deaths ... | posted by Lion1000
3 replies - last reply: "If you or a love one enters the... more" ~ AZsunflower
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The Cost Of Drugs

view link Here's a list of average consumer prices for some important drugs versus cost of active ingredients. The active ingredients are usually processed overseas by contract and shipped to the ... | posted by AZsunflower
3 replies - last reply: "I feel so sorry for the Canadians,... more" ~ Lion1000
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Howard Dean: Kill the Bill - Start Over Post contains embedded images

Kill The Health Care Bill! Start Over! Howard Dean view link | posted by Lion1000
3 replies - last reply: "I agree. They're ripped the heart... more" ~ HAE
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The End of Health Care Reform Post contains embedded images

SPECIAL COMMENT! - Keith Olbermann on healthcare reform - PART 1 view link SPECIAL COMMENT! - Keith Olbermann on healthcare reform - PART 2 view link | posted by Lion1000
1 reply - last reply: "I saw this last night......Sad but... more" ~ Charles1950
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What? No health care reform? Why them sissies!

At this date, it is looking pretty certain that the progressive wing will get very little of what it stood for in health care reform. Obama's pragmatism, and the conservatism of too many democrats... | posted by Lion1000
5 replies - last reply: "I will vote. as for money my money... more" ~ kamsgram
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Thanks for the Invitation AZ

I know that most conservatives and many moderates are concerned about the cost of any kind of "universal health care." On the other hand, I know that something should have been done many years ago ... | posted by xradioguyfrank
2 replies - last reply: "So many of he providers call... more" ~ galivantstom

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