]]>Colorado needs comprehensive health care reform to provide health benefits to every resident. I support moving toward a "single-payer" system, making sure all children are covered first. Then, I will work to coordinate a Colorado single-payer plan with a federal plan to cover every individual without regard to preexisting conditions or employment status. In the long term, a single-payer system will be much more efficient and less costly to administer.
ALAMOSA — “I’ll be the first to admit I have a lot more to learn,” said U.S. Senator Ken Salazar about health care in Creede yesterday. He discussed health care with a vocal community at the Creede Ambulance Barn, one of 32 stops he will make statewide to thrash out the issue.
This is a good sign. This is how politicians talk when they are preparing to shift positions.
]]>"This country spends 16 percent of its total income on health care and we leave millions uninsured," said Dr. David Zehring, of La Veta. "Our European allies spend about 11 percent of their income on health care and cover everyone, while Canada spends about 9 percent for universal coverage. I'm confident we will get universal coverage here some day."
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Anne Courtright, founder of Pueblo's Health Care for All Committee, said the event at Salazar's office set for 10 a.m. July 31 (the 43rd anniversary of the federal Medicare system) is intended to cement his support for HR676.
Greater Boulder Area Chapter, of HCAC
Northern Colorado HCAC Chapter - Fort Collins
]]>In speaking to your potential constituents throughout the 2nd Congressional District, what is the overwhelming issue/concern they keep bringing to your attention?
The No. 1 issue is getting access to affordable health care. Some people talk to me about getting lower-cost prescription drugs. Some talk about getting health-insurance coverage for mental-health issues. Some talk about getting affordable care for elderly, infirm parents. Some tell me about how their employer-based health insurance programs have been dropped. Most dispiriting to me is talking to veterans who aren't getting adequate care from the Veterans Administration.
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