As many of you know, TakeAction Minnesota led the successful grassroots and legislative campaign in 2009 to expand public health coverage to thousands of Minnesota children. Good news: this important law
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Liz Doyle, Celebrating a Tremendous Victory While Looking Forward
Earlier today, the Supreme Court ended the debate over the Affordable Care Act and ruled conclusively that Obamacare is constitutional and here to stay. With the Supreme Court hurdle now
Abby Schanfield, Women’s Health at the White House
Recently, I was invited to attend a townhall on women’s health and the Affordable Care Act hosted by the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services. Some
Anna Odegaard, Why People Hate to Shop For Health Insurance
Most people would rather file their taxes than shop for health insurance. And the person they trust the most for advice on choosing a health plan is, for better or
Liz Doyle, Fighting a Bad Exchange
The conversation about the development of a Minnesota Health Benefits Exchange is moving quickly at the State Capitol. Beginning in 2014, over 1 million Minnesotans are expected to use the
Abby Schanfield, A Morning With Sec. Sebelius
On Friday March 23, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, visited Minnesota to celebrate the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The Secretary is visiting various
Paul Sobocinski, Minnesotans Need a Voice in Health Exchange
While big-money insurance corporations amass premiums and fees to add to their already excessive “reserves” and administrative costs, the lack of access to affordable health care is a serious problem
Sarah Greenfield, Exchange Governance Recommendations: A Mixed Bag for Minnesotans
The Affordable Care Act will expand health care to 300,000 Minnesotans – most of whom will find coverage through the state’s new “Health Benefits Exchange.” Yesterday, the state’s “Exchange Task
Ann Marie Metzger, Governing the Health Exchange
Last week, Together For Health leader Ann Marie Metzger submitted these comments on the governance of the Health Insurance Exchange: I would like to comment on the recommendations made with
Chris Tanita, My Story — and 11,000 of My Neighbors
When I accepted an invitation to be a leader with TakeAction Minnesota’s Together for Health Campaign in the summer of 2008, I really underestimated what I was saying yes to
