A Secret Plan to (NOT) Expand Medicaid

In a bizarre and hastily put together speech to the General Assembly yesterday, Governor Haslam announced that he would reject the federal government’s offer to pay for hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans without health care coverage to, you know, get health care coverage. He said that he would instead continue to work on an “alternative [...]

Not Fair, Not Helpful, Not Reform, Not Relief – Legislative Update, Friday, February 1, 2013

TENNESSEE CITIZEN ACTION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 THEY’RE BAAAAAAAAACK…The Tennessee State Legislature started back in earnest this week, kicked off by Governor Bill Haslam’s State of the State address on Monday night. And while we’re all smacking our foreheads and working hard to fight back against the antics of certain state senator from Knoxville (Will someone please tell him [...]

No Budget, No Pay? We have a Better Idea.

After we sent out our statement about Congressman Diane Black, et al. 31st attempt to repeal health care reform we got a message back from one of our members with a great idea. He wrote: I’m sure you have seen some of Diane Black’s re-election commercials, especially the one touting her “No Budget, No Pay” bill. Since she is [...]

Seriously? 31 Times?

For the 31st time, conservatives try to repeal health care for all. For the 31st time, they fail. Seriously? Scott Desjarlais (R, TN-04) and Diane Black (R, TN-06) and Phil Roe (R, TN-01) and John Duncan, Jr. (R, TN-02) and Chuck Fleischmann (R, TN-03) and Marsha Blackburn (T, TN-07) and Stephen Fincher (R, TN-08)? Your latest attempt to [...]

Justice for Consumers FTW!

The Affordable Care Act already benefits more than 100 million people including thousands of seniors, small businesses, women and children in Tennessee. Today’s announcement signals an end to constitutional debates and finally allows us all to move forward so Tennesseans can get the quality, affordable health care we need. The decision also means relief and [...]

SCOTUS Health Care Ruling Rally & Press Conference

EDITED TO ADD: Yesterday this was a rally and press conference. Today, it’s a CELEBRATION!!! Celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act! Congratulations to ALL who stood up for affordable and accessible health care for so long. We’ve come a long way, baby!!! Please join Tennessee Health Care Campaign, Tennessee Justice Center, Tennessee Disability Coalition, Tennessee [...]

Control Spending with Care: “Federal Budget Cuts Will Have Ripple Effect”

Carol Westlake, Executive Director of the Tennessee Disability Coalition, represents the Coalition to Control Spending with Care on Channel 5. Dylan Brown is a patient who could be affected if Medicare spending is targeted for cuts. Watch the video: Westlake said in the past patients who cost the most typically endure some of the cuts [...]

Control Spending with Care

Tennessee Citizen Action is a member of The Coalition to Control Spending with Care, a group of 30 Tennessee membership and advocacy organizations that have voluntarily come together to encourage and support sensible fiscal policy at all levels in the U.S. Today the coalition released a joint statement on the potential serious harm that will [...]

Some Follow Up Questions on Health Care Reform Bill for Sen. Mae Beavers

The Tennessee Report covered Tuesday’s press conference on health reform repeal and the state-level bill that will do away with the obligation that all Tennesseans participate in health care reform. They also got  response from Sen. Mae Beavers: However, the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee chairwoman indicated Tuesday evening that Mancini is the one “wasting time” [...]

Tennessee Consumers Get a Word in on Health Care Repeal Debate

In the wake of health care reform repeal talk, Tennessee consumers stood with Tennessee Citizen Action, Tennessee Health Care Campaign, National Alliance on Mental Illness Tennessee, Tennessee Disability Coalition and SEIU Local 205 yesterday and revealed how they have been affected by our inadequate health care system. During the press conference, Tennessee Citizen Action also [...]

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