Video + story: Hsiao says hybrid single-payer is best option for Vermont
Even private insurance companies, many of whose policy-holders would presumably be diverted to the new “single pipe” cautiously welcomed Hsiao’s proposal.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont pledges support for health care reform process
For Immediate Release: January 19, 2011 Contact: Kevin Goddard (802) 371-3244 Berlin, Vt. – Vermont’s new governor, Legislature and Congressional delegation have embarked on an historic effort to implement transformational reform of the state’s health care system and can rely on the support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, the state’s only local [...]
Release + Video: Welch votes against repealing health care law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 19, 2011 CONTACT: Paul Heintz 202.226.8346 (o) 202.577.7970 (c) WASHINGTON, DC – Calling on his colleagues to put progress before politics, Rep. Peter Welch on Thursday voted against repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Welch argued that turning back the clock on the health care reform would take [...]
Story + video: Congressional delegation backs Shumlin’s health care plan; will push for 2014 waivers
Sanders, Leahy and Welch locked arms with Gov. Peter Shumlin on Tuesday to back his plan to reform health care in Vermont.
Keelan: Shumlin should postpone Vermont's health care reform
Gov. Peter Shumlin would do well to take a page out of President Barack Obama’s first two years in office. The page would be on health care. More specifically, the governor should not let this serious and complex issue dominate his administration’s first year in office.
Keelan: Shumlin should postpone Vermont’s health care reform
Gov. Peter Shumlin would do well to take a page out of President Barack Obama’s first two years in office. The page would be on health care. More specifically, the governor should not let this serious and complex issue dominate his administration’s first year in office.
Welch, 63 House members seek to preserve provisions of health care reform
“The American people deserve to see their representatives in the U.S. House vote up-or-down on critical protections for middle class families. I’m hopeful that the new leadership of the House honors their campaign promises and allow for a vote on each of these amendments.”
Digger Tidbits: The big good-bye; Shumlin in transition; Is single-payer viable? Anti-tax sentiment bubbles up
Douglas officials polish resumes; Shumlin missing 8 commissioners; Germany’s health care system in Vt.? Store owners fight bevvie tax
Story + video: Hsiao says full health care reform could take 12 years
As part of its research, Hsiao’s team has considered tort reform, lowering administrative costs and creating uniform prices for all procedures.
Smith, Shumlin “puzzled” by governor’s veto of current use bill
For Immediate Release: Contact: Thomas Cheney, Office of the Speaker (802) 233-1378 Gretchen Kruesi, Office of the President Pro Tem (406) 570-8586 Speaker and President Pro Tem celebrate enactment of landmark health care reform bill and voice disappointment with failure to address concerns on Current Use Montpelier, Vt. – Senate President Pro Tem, Peter Shumlin, [...]
