Cancer Group And Health Reform

CHUQ · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:37 am Post subject: Cancer Group And Health Reform

About time!

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The American Cancer Society said on Monday it was dropping its usual emphasis on stopping smoking and other prevention messages to focus on a need for U.S. healthcare reform.

The non-profit group said it was switching gears on its advertising and public education campaigning this year to stress the need for a coordinated health care system that covers the 47 million Americans who do not have health insurance.

"As a member of civil society, we have made tremendous progress in the fight against cancer, but that progress will not continue unless all Americans have access to quality health care," John Seffrin, the group's chief executive officer, said in a statement.

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Tumbleweed · Black Ops Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 3687 votes: 3

I read they were devoting a big share of their advertising budget to this campaign.
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CHUQ · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:59 am Post subject:

Finally, a major health group is expanding themselves and wanting reform for the whole healthcare system; I see that as a positive step.
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Tumbleweed · Black Ops Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 3687 votes: 3

It's a long campaign. There are already other groups coming on board to get healthcare for the uninsured. Look for a bunch of TV ads on the issue.
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CHUQ · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:36 am Post subject:

But which plan will be the one that "they" decide on? Will it be just a minor reform or a major overhaul?
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