health care
Single-payer rally “welcomes” insurance industry group
June 17, 2011It's no surprise that this week's meeting of America's Health Insurance Plans, the health insurance industry's national trade association, was greeted by a "welcoming committee."
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Connecticut becomes first state to require paid sick days
June 15, 2011A national precedent was set in Connecticut last week after lawmakers passed measures allowing paid sick days and the expansion of health care coverage.
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Nurses kick off economic education drive
June 10, 2011National Nurses United says they will speak out about income and economic inequality and its impact on themselves and their patients - and get the rest of the country to do so, too.
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Hospital ERs at market’s mercy
June 8, 2011I've long been a firm believer in public health care for all. Why not? We've had hugely successful Social Security and Medicare for decades.
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Nurses score wins for unions and patients
May 31, 2011Emphasizing that short-staffing harms patients, the National Nurses Union racked up a big contract win at the D.C. area's largest hospital, the Washington Hospital Center.
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