Four years ago, a group of lawmakers and aides crafted Medicare Part D, the prescription drug program for seniors that has produced billions of dollars of profits for pharmaceutical companies. Today, at least 25 of those key players are back, but this time they’re lobbyists, trying to persuade their former colleagues to protect the lucrative […]
Why America’s Healthcare System Is Broken and 4 Ways to Fix It
The United States spends more than other industrialized nations on healthcare, and in some surveys the USA comes in last place for certain outcomes. Here is why our system is broken, and four ways to improve health in America that could garner bi-partisan support. Why is our healthcare so messed up? The short answer […]
“The ER and the jails are not the place to treat mental illness”, said Senator Stabenow
On March 31, 2014 Senator Stabenow from Michigan asked for permission to address the United States Senate regarding the Excellence in Mental Health Act. This is part of what she said: “Mr. President, today marks the culmination of a long fight to improve community mental health care in our country. Last Thursday the House of […]
“President John F. Kennedy called on Congress to create a new type of health care facility that would improve the quality of mental health care in the community”, said Senator Stabenow
On March 31, 2014 Senator Stabenow from Michigan asked for permission to address the United States Senate regarding the Excellence in Mental Health Act. This is part of what she said: “Mr. President, today marks the culmination of a long fight to improve community mental health care in our country. Last Thursday the House of […]
“Mental illness touches all of our families in some way, one out of four Americans”, said Senator Stabenow
On March 31, 2014 Senator Stabenow from Michigan asked for permission to address the United States Senate regarding the Excellence in Mental Health Act. This is part of what she said: “Mr. President, today marks the culmination of a long fight to improve community mental health care in our country. Last Thursday the House of […]
“A landmark step forward for community mental health funding”, said Senator Stabenow
On March 31, 2014 Senator Stabenow from Michigan asked for permission to address the United States Senate regarding the Excellence in Mental Health Act. This is part of what she said: “Mr. President, today marks the culmination of a long fight to improve community mental health care in our country. Last Thursday the House of […]