Tag Archives: access to care

10 Ways Healthcare Reform Might Help People with Disabilities

Healthcare reform discussions frequently center on the changes anticipated for the general population. But people with disabilities — about 56 million in the United States — are generally left out of the healthcare reform picture. That absence is not unusual. … Continue reading

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Patient POV Update: Immigration and Abortion News

I regret not posting here recently. It’s been a very busy time for me and I am following several issues that will make their way to this blog soon. I can’t give you a rank order of what’s most important, … Continue reading

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Immigration and Healthcare: No Talking Points This Election

This week, I will be attending a two-day meeting on immigration and healthcare.  It’s not an area that I know a lot about and I am interested in your thoughts on the topic. Presidential candidates are not discussing the issues. … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s Disease Issues – Day 2:
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

I spent today at an all day Alzheimer’s meeting, taking notes and tweeting. I am also exhausted. Many of you know that this is my 23rd consecutive day blogging here. There are a lot of pluses to posting every day, … Continue reading

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