I’ve recently been receiving emails in the form below. My reply is that yes, I have just signed on as a cosponsor. ————– I’m writing to ask you to please take a stand to protect our health from toxic chemicals by cosponsoring An Act for Healthy Families and Businesses through Safer Chemistry, filed by Representative …
Health
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7/31/12 Healthcare Bill
The bill purports to save $200 billion over the coming 15 years which works out to $13 billion per year. About 60% of employer-sponsored health insurance is self-insured and thus generally not subject to state control. The remaining 40% of “fully-insured” plans carry premiums of about $13 billion per year. How can that be? How could …
Health Care Providers: Information for Consumers
Finding the right medical provider can be a daunting process. It is not always easy to find information about the cost or quality of a provider’s services. The following resources are publicly available and can assist you in that process: (a) Current State Resources The Commonwealth operates a website whereby you can compare the cost …
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Healthy Watertown Grants Available
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is now accepting proposals for its health-related grant program.
The “Healthy Watertown” program is designed to help organizations that serve Watertown develop new or continue existing programs with a health focus. Eligible organizations may apply for grants up to $2,500. A total of $19,000 in funding will be awarded.
Health Care Conference Report Filed
Last night, the conference committee on the health care cost control bill filed its report. Both branches are certain to approve the report later today.
Senate Passes Health Care Bill
The Senate passed its health care cost control bill tonight and I was pleased to support it.