1/3 of farm and ranch operators with insurance purchased it directly through an insurance agent. 4 Throughout rural America, there are nearly 50 million people who face challenges in accessing health care. Hard Times in the Heartland provides insight into the current state of health care in rural areas and the critical need for health care reform. View Report Printable PDF View Bottom Line Report View Costs of Inaction
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What People Are SayingWednesday, May 6, 2009
Letter to Chairman Baucus and Ranking Member Grassley During Secretary Sebelius’ confirmation process, she said that “action is not a choice. It is a necessity.” Days after her confirmation, HHS Secretary Sebelius sent a letter to two of the men who will play key roles in passing health reform: Senator Max Baucus and Senator Chuck Grassley. Read Excerpt Thursday, April 30, 2009
2009: The Year of Health Reform One of Secretary Sebelius’ top priorities will be to work with the President, Congress, and Nancy-Ann DeParle to pass comprehensive health reform this year. In a recent WSJ story entitled, “Moment is Ripe for Obama to Fix Health Care”, writer David Wessel explains why this may be the “Year of Health Reform” Read Excerpt Thurs, April 23, 2009
"With All These People Losing Jobs, A Lot Will Lose Their Health Insurance" Evidence is mounting that the recession is causing thousands of Americans to lose their health care coverage. The Wall Street Journal reports today that health insurance companies are seeing profits shrink as their members are being laid off at an unexpected rate. Read Excerpt Monday, April 20, 2009
‘Do I really have to lose my home to save my son’s life?’ Danna Walker’s son Jake was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. Then, she had a stable job and health coverage that helped her pay for his expensive treatment. Jake is now in remission, but Danna has lost her job and her family is no longer insured. She is desperate to find affordable health insurance for her son. Read Excerpt |