UPDATE: Groundswell of sit-ins and civil disobedience at insurance company offices to demand real he

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Thanks to the doctors who are fighting for Everyone to have access to medical care!


http://www.pnhp.org/news/2009/october/update_groundswell_.php

"From Mobilization for Health Care for All

•Supporters of health care for all have been occupying the lobby of a Louisville, Kentucky Humana insurance for over 24 hours (rally today at 11:30 AM outside the building)

•119 arrests have occurred at actions in 19 cities at insurance company offices in the past month

•Rhode Island cancer patient who risked arrest Wednesday at UnitedHealth awaits answer about denial of claim for lifesaving bone marrow transplant

•Sit-in at 12 noon today in Philadelphia with 17 people risking arrest; One supporter intends to remain in police custody to inspire more civil disobedience

•Three doctors arrested so far for health care for all, one in Los Angeles and two in Baltimore

WASHINGTON, DC — The Mobilization for Health Care for All continues to see a growing number of doctors participating in these actions. Yesterday Dr. Margaret Flowers, a pediatrician who has testified before Congress on the need for meaningful health care reform, was arrested in Baltimore and joined by Dr. Eric Naumberg, also a physician. Other physicians include Matt Hendrickson, MD MPH, who was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles, and Dr. Ken Weinberg, who was present at a sit-in at Wellpoint insurance office in New York on Wednesday and has committed to risking arrest for health care for all in the coming weeks. 60 percent of doctors support aggressive health care reform, namely a universal health care system like Medicare for All, similar to what 37 other countries already have..."

[anonymous171]

1. Great idea. Bring the fight to the real power brokers. nt

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2. Yes, fight on all fronts, now they need some media attention...

I've got to hand it to the doctors willing to put themselves out there for everyone.

:)

[John Q. Citizen]

3. These are my heros. I wonder where Dr Dean is?

[ipaint]

5. Doing what all good center right politicians do, talking up an industry written bill. n/t

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7. I agree with you, these are the heros, many have put their practices on hold...

to stand up to the insurance companies.

[xchrom]

4. kick

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8. thanks :) n/t

[xchrom]

10. adjusting my sarah wig -- and in my best sarah voice -- 'you betchya.'nt

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11. What you did to my evening :))) need to erase that voice! n/t

[xchrom]

12. oh you should SEE me -- i am not a pretty woman --

and my voice -- oy -- move over Tina --

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15. But how pretty is that heart...

;-)

[Nikki Stone1]

6. This is a fantastic idea.

Kick and recommend for some awesome people.

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9. Thank you nt

[juno jones]

13. K&R! n/t

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16. Thanks :) n/t

[flyarm]

14. These Doc's are the real hero's !!..K&R!!!

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17. Yes!!! "The Doctor Will See You"

By Henry S. Kahn, MD

Atlanta, GA
Ad Libitum
Annals of Internal Medicine
Volume 15,1 Number 8

http://www.pnhp.org/news/2009/october/the_doctor_will_see_.php

"No knock. Needed
Perhaps a chance to talk
With the doctor
Would be nice.

Come to my fantasy
Office has no lock
Or guard
Or cashier
Or bars on the window.

Or door. Just a doorway
To find a seat
To catch your breath
To collect your thoughts
To ponder your pain.

We talk and then
We let some tears flow
And smile a bit.

No fee. Never
We speak of
Deductoauthorizeligibility.
Your wallet, if any,
Has not been lightened.
But you stand taller
And I feel richer."

[joeycola]

18. This Medicare for all fight is not over. Congress and WH let us down

but we will fight on.

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19. Yes and happy to see some med students fighting the data exclusivity clause as well. nt

[joeycola]

20. I read the whole article. These are brave souls.

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21. Brave and compassionate. n/t

[adamuu]

22. I'm sorry to admit I hadn't heard of this group before today.

I'll be keeping an eye out now though.
Thanks for posting.