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Posted
6/24/2011:
Do we
solve our countries "debt" problem on the backs of poor
seniors, disabled people, children and familes?
Below
is a draft statement of THCC's position on cuts to Medicaid (TennCare):
"Controlling
healthcare spending over the long run is critical in securing
our country’s financial future. However, a narrow focus
on just federal health spending is likely to cause serious harm
to Medicare and Medicaid patients and their families, while placing
tremendous financial pressure on states and providers. Such an
approach fails to focus on the drivers of healthcare spending.
Alternately, policies aimed directly at reducing clinically unnecessary
or avoidable spending in public insurance programs; improving
the health of each individual; aligning payments among the providers;
improving administrative efficiency and increasing coverage across
the board for patients can yield potentially powerful cost reductions
at all levels of care."
It is important
that you convey this message to your U.S. Memer of Congress and
U.S. Senator. Click here
for Talking Points. In regards to Medicaid, when Medicaid
is connected to seniors, it polls as well as Medicare. Click
here for the poll.. Below are possible actions that
you can take:
- Schedule
a visit with local members of Congress. Click on this fact
sheet to obtain specific information in each congressional
district.
- Organize
a phone slam of a local district office while members of Congress
are home. Use our toll-free number to the US Capitol,
1-866-922-4970.
- Work with
partners, such as the hospitals or nursing homes, to submit an
LTE or op-ed to your local paper. Feel free to incorporate the
talking points and data above.
- Leverage
the power of your blog, videos, and social media.
Deliver a sign-on letter to a local member of Congress with signatures
from your key coalition partners.
- Attend (and
encourage others to attend) town halls and community forums to
insert Medicaid into the conversation.
- Host a public
forum with a local member of Congress on Medicare and Medicaid.
Posted March
2010:
Implement Historic
Health Reform
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