Post & Courier Readers, Beware Of Industry Flacks

Posted on January 10, 2012 by scjustice

Ken Burger Charleston’s Post & Courier appears to have embraced the sketchy practice of running columns by industry-sponsored columnists, who inevitably blur the crucial line between independent commentator and shill. In this case, former P&C columnist Ken Burger has returned to the paper, but now with backing from Roper Medical Center. Nothing personal against Burger, [...]

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Haley’s Waiting Game On S.C.’s Health Insurance Exchange

Posted on November 16, 2011 by scjustice

From Kaiser Health News: S.C.’s top health official, Anthony Keck, and Gov. Nikki Haley, not fans of the 2010 health law, are likely to decide to let the federal government run the state’s exchange. (Haley photo by MaryAustinPhoto via Flickr) By Christopher Weaver Nov 15, 2011 South Carolina’s top health official will recommend this week [...]

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Vermont Passes Single-Payer, World Still Turns

Posted on June 1, 2011 by scjustice

From Mother Jones: Jim West/Zuma Advocates celebrate, but critics warn: A few details—like, er, funding—have yet to be worked out. By David Goodman Mon May. 30, 2011 3:15 AM PDT As Gov. Peter Shumlin took his spot on the granite steps of the Vermont State House, a row of people fanned out behind him wearing [...]

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Economist: Health Care = Jobs In South Carolina

Posted on November 19, 2010 by scjustice

From The State’s opinion page: By Lynn Bailey Gov.-elect Nikki Haley campaigned on increasing South Carolina’s jobs. In South Carolina, health care means jobs — 200,000 jobs. Jobs ranging from home health aides to nursing assistants to brain surgeons to insurance claims processors and hospital administrators. Jobs for people with only a high school diploma [...]

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Is The Issue Of Health Care Pushing Your Buttons?

Posted on July 21, 2010 by scjustice

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Congressman Spratt Speaks with Frank Knapp

Posted on March 25, 2010 by scjustice

Congressman John Spratt, who introduced Speaker Pelosi on Sunday and ultimately the Bill for vote, talks with Frank Knapp on “U Need 2 Know” about the passage of the historic Health Care Bill. Congressman John Spratt: What was Sunday night in the U.S. House like?

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From Our Friends at Georgetown

Posted on March 25, 2010 by scjustice

It’s been a historic week for health care reform, most notably with the President’s signature on the Congress-approved health care bill (H.R. 3590). The legislative (with the companion bill of amendments currently waiting Senate approval) will provide health coverage to 32 million uninsured individuals. With the key elements of health reform now law, here is a [...]

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