Blog - Part 5
Guest Blog: Health Disparities
In a press release from Health and Human Services (HHS) “In April, we commemorate National Minority Health Month to raise awareness of the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities, as well as celebrate the opportunities of…
23rd Annual Women of Achievement & Courage Events Grand Rapids Luncheon –Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Start Date: April 25, 2012 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS, Grand Rapids, MI 23rd Annual Women of Achievement & Courage Events Grand Rapids Luncheon –Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act, Amicus Briefs and Challenges
Click here to view the Severability Brief Click here to view the Medicaid Brief Click here to view the Economic Scholar brief Legal Challenges to Health Care Reform are Unfounded National health care reform will help make quality care more…
Guest Blog: HHS and their final ruling on the Exchange
Health and Human Services (HHS) announced their “final” rulings on state Exchange regulations. As a consumer, I was hoping for a little clarity on pending issues such as who will be navigators, if HHS would tighten regulations on states to…
Happy 2nd Birthday Affordable Care Act; Guest Blog by Jan Hudson
Today marks the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The ACA, though just a “toddler,” has accomplished untold good in providing medical care and health security for Michiganians. But, the best is yet to come in 2014, when major provisions will…
Two Years Later: How the Affordable Care Act has helped Michiganders!
For too long, too many hardworking Americans paid the price for policies that handed free rein to insurance companies and put barriers between patients and their doctors. The Affordable Care Act gives hardworking families in Michigan the security they deserve….
Press advisory: Panel of Experts will discuss SCOTUS oral arguments on healthcare reform and its potential implication
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on healthcare reform, legal experts to discuss the potential outcomes and implications. Speakers to include healthcare policy and law experts WHAT: The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: A Consumer…
Guest Blog: Why the Affordable Care Act makes it better for Small Business Owners
There are some loud voices out there, demanding the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but I don’t think they realize what a disaster that would be for the Nation. The fact of the matter is that the Affordable…
Women Striding Forward: The incredible, true story of what the Affordable Care Act is doing for women and families
Michigan Consumers for Healthcare and Raising Women’s Voices plan a statewide series of “Women Striding Forward” Community Conversations What the Affordable Care Act is doing for women and families in Michigan, Featuring Lois Uttley, co-founder of Raising Women’s Voices. A…
Health Care Reform and Small Businesses
Start Date: February 29, 2012 – 8:30am – 11:00am Location: Dearborn Chamber of Commerce 22100 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI Please join Michigan Consumers for Healthcare and Small Business Majority For breakfast and a roundtable discussion on the Affordable Care Act…