More primary doctors, fewer ER visits
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But what are primary care doctors worth? According to a new study, communities with a higher concentration of primary care doctors see… Read more.
Green Mountain Care
Exciting things are happening in Vermont! Yesterday, Governor Peter Shumlin signed a bill into law that establishes Green Mountain Care and makes Vermont the only state on a path towards universal coverage for all… Read more.
05.27.2011 / / Insights Column
Taking a Chance on Health Care
Can you imagine if your ability to get health care was based on whether or not someone pulled your name out of a hat? For many uninsured people, that nightmare is a reality. Virginia's… Read more.
05.26.2011 / / Insights Column
Thanks to health reform, more Americans are now covered
As of September 23, 2010, no child can be denied health insurance because of a pre-existing condition and parents with sick children across the United States breathe a huge sigh of relief. But what… Read more.
05.24.2011 / / Insights Column
Act Now! Putting Health Care Reform Dollars to Work in Our Neighborhoods
The Affordable Care Act includes considerable funding to enable real people to improve the health of their communities—and the deadline to apply is just around the corner. The Affordable Care Act set aside more… Read more.