HCAN News
Health Care for America Now has joined with women’s groups to urge the Senate to oppose the proposed 5-year delay on lawful immigrants’ access to benefits under the Affordable Care Act. HCAN, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) … Continue reading
The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) accepted $850,000 from health insurance companies to oppose planned taxes on that industry as required by the Affordable Care Act, according to a report in the National Journal. America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), … Continue reading
As reports stream in about employers trying to decide whether they want to offer health insurance to workers once President Obama’s health-care overhaul takes effect, one survey that has flown under the radar indicates there may not be much to … Continue reading
Former Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH), co-chairman of Fix the Debt, a corporate front group leading the charge for policies that combine austerity for ordinary people with tax breaks for the richest, has been hired to lead the main lobbying group … Continue reading
The myth that Obamacare is going to cause a “rate shock” when consumers buy health insurance through the state marketplaces next year will have to be abandoned. The Center for American Progress (CAP) says the phenomenon does not exist, and … Continue reading
Despite the 37 bills to repeal it and the scores of lawsuits filed against it, Obamacare, a.k.a. the Affordable Care Act, is going to be in full swing soon. But the historic health insurance reform law is going to face … Continue reading
HCAN Prescribes Radical Therapy for Republicans’ ‘Psychotic Obsession’ Washington, DC – The GOP-controlled House of Representatives is scheduled today to vote – for the 37th time! – on a bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a law … Continue reading
Call Congress today at 888-344-0683 and tell them to vote today against repealing Obamacare. Once again, the psychotically obsessed Republicans are out to destroy the Affordable Care Act and put the insurance companies back in charge. Today the GOP is … Continue reading
By Ethan Rome – Executive Director, Health Care for America Now While Americans clamor for jobs, House Republican Leadership has instead opted to hold its umpteenth vote to deny families and small businesses access to quality, affordable health care. Despite … Continue reading
Health Care for America Now sent a letter this morning to members of the House of Representatives expressing opposition to the bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act. In the letter, HCAN urges members to oppose the repeal bill, … Continue reading
For the first time in decades, U.S. prescription drug spending dropped last year — a phenomenon largely stemming from the fact that, faced with spiraling health costs, Americans are being forced to cut back on their care wherever they can. … Continue reading
This week is National Women’s Health Week, which focused on the health issues that effect women and educating people about preventive care benefits. During National Women’s Health Week, women are encouraged to schedule regular check ups and take advantage of … Continue reading