Category Archives: Medicaid

Seven Days in November:
Healthcare and the Road Ahead

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Laura Newman

As if an acrimonious campaign and stunning election were not enough, the past seven days have been rife with anxiety and fear that the Republic is crumbling. In healthcare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare, Medicaid–and you name it–many federal entitlements– … Continue reading →

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Healthcare and the Road Ahead

Top 10 Issues Driving My Vote for Obama

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Laura Newman

Obamacare Upcoming Supreme Court appointments Roe v. Wade Same sex marriage Preservation of Medicare and Medicaid Planned Parenthood The Dream Act Climate change Lily Ledbetter Act Saving FEMA This list is hardly exhaustive. Got friends or relatives wavering this morning. … Continue reading →

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My $5,000 Tooth and the Institute of Medicine Dental Report

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Laura Newman

What a coincidence! The Institute of Medicine released a report today titled Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations and I am one step further in my saga of trying to save a tooth! It is … Continue reading →

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