No matter where you stand on the issue of health care reform, you have to be concerned. The topic gets the best of friends hissing and spitting at each other over the details. What to do? Read. Listen. Get informed. Take action. This is the biggest reform issue we will tackle in our lifetime. Rather than take a stance based on your political affiliation, take the time to understand the real issues and how it will impact us and the generations to come.
This is not a political issue, it is a human issue. It is an issue that affects each and every one of us. And remember, when you hear this phrase that's being thrown around so easily these days, "We don't want the government involved healthcare!" Stop. Think. Remember. Our government is "...of the people, by the people and for the people..." Hey guys, WE ARE THE PEOPLE!
If you haven't yet taken the time to get to know the issues, here are some resources and a few recent articles to get you started. Enjoy!
Business Week article
from Joe Paduda's Managed Care Matters Blog
from Jon L. Gelman's blog Workers' Compensation
by CBS News Reporter Stephanie Condon
a website encapsulating Obama's plan, resources and commentary
the full plan and a concise printable version
by the New York Times
a special series by NPR
The Washington Post tracks the national debate
by Wikipedia interesting facts, statistics and references
