Consumers for Affordable Health Care



		News from Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation Check this page frequently for the latest news and press releases from Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation. Also check out news from CAHC Coalition, our sister organization. June 16, 2008 Insurance Companies Forced to Return Money to Mainers June 12, 2008 Press Release: Consumer Group Helps 10,000th Mainer! May 28, 2008 MaineCare Workshop Schedules May 16, 2008 Statement in Honor of Ed Gorham, President Maine AFL-CIO May 16, 2008 2008 Annual John Marvin Memorial Award Ceremony February 6, 2008 Press Release - Health Care Reform Advocacy in Maine Set to Receive a Boost February 2008 Job Opening - Communications Coordinator November 8, 2007 Job Opening - HelpLine and Outreach Associate October 3, 2006 2006 Voter Guide: For Maine Voters Concerned about Health Care June 9, 2006 The Legacy of Charlene Rydell--former CAHCF Board Member and tireless advocate for health care protections. May 31, 2006 Job Opening: Health Policy Analyst- Position Filled 7/10/06 February 24, 2006 PBS "NOW" Show Examines Dirigo Health February 16, 2006 Action Alert: Don't Let Insurers Gamble with Your Health! It's Not Worth the Risk! February 14, 2006 Action Alert: Don't let Maine insurers pocket the cost savings generated by Dirigo Health and then stick consumers with the tab! January 24, 2006 We Need Your Opinion About MaineCare! January 12, 2006 'Voices of DirigoChoice' Rally and News Conference Free Workshop Who's Paying? Who's Benefiting?: How Health Reform in Maine Affects Your Small Businesses' Bottom Line August 16, 2005 Job opening for Health Policy Analyst July 24, 2005 Consumers for Affordable Health Care Wins Free Lunch & Interview with 92 MOOSE! June 14, 2005 DirigoChoice Enrollment Numbers Are High June 13, 2005 One Nation, Uninsured - New York Times Article June 1, 2005 Mainers for Health Care Urge Growth and Expansion of DirigoChoice May 1, 2005 More Parents Can Get MaineCare Coverage April 4, 2005 Action Alert: Oppose LD 1496 March 8, 2005 Guiding Principles for Health Reform October 25, 2004 Health Action 2004, Biennial Conference July 27, 2004 Rule Established to Slow Hospital Spending and Control Health Care Costs July 26, 2004 Governor's Office Releases One-Year State Health Plan June 23, 2004 Consumer Group Releases Report Analyzing Maine's Certificate of Need Program June 16, 2004 One out of Four Non-elderly Maine People were Uninsured During 2002-2003 June 6, 2004 Maine's State Health Plan May 19, 2004 Medicaid is Good Medicine for the Maine Economy April 23, 2004 Health Access: Small Business Edition (Updates on the Dirigo Health Program) April 9, 2004 Workers' Perspectives on Mandated Employer Health Insurance April 7, 2004 Consumers Applaud DHS Commissioner for Decision on Proposed New Surgery Unit March 15, 2004 You Can HELP to STOP Devastating Cuts to MaineCare March 10, 2004 Off the Charts: Unsustainable Hospital Cost Growth in Maine January 28, 2004 Help to Protect Dirigo Health & Restore Services Cut from MaineCare! Recycle or Shop & Support Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation! New Medicare Drug Benefit How Much Will Consumers Pay? Chart from Families USA January 23, 2004 Whose Tax Burden? Which Tax Reform? A MECEP Policy Forum January 15, 2004 After Delay, State Launches Maine Rx Plus Program January 15, 2004 Many Proposed Cuts to MaineCare Dropped - But Serious Cuts to Drug Program Still a Danger! January 10, 2004 Dirigo Health leader selected January 9, 2004 U.S. Rep. Tom Allen: “Reforming” Medicare worse than doing nothing January 8, 2004 Serious MaineCare Cuts Proposed-You Can Help! JOB OPENING: Director of Development and Communications December 8, 2003 Meeting for Laid-off Workers JOB OPENING: Program and Policy Associate Dirigo Health & Small Business! HealthAccess: Small Business Edition November 9, 2003 Country Music Fundraiser is a Seamless Success October 24, 2003 Comedy Fundraiser is a Hit! October 14, 2003 Comparison of State High-Risk Pools in 2002-2003 October 10, 2003 New Medication Restrictions in Medicaid Concern Advocates for the Mentally Ill October 9, 2003 Consumers for Affordable Health Care Appointed to New DIRIGO Commission to Study Maine's Hospitals September 16, 2003 Reforming Pharmaceutical Bad Boys September 13, 2003 Annual MaineShare Hike & Bike Fundraiser September 9, 2003 Health Premiums Swell, U.S. Public Worried - Poll August 12, 2003 Doctors call for a National Health Insurance Plan September 13, 2003 Annual MaineShare Hike & Bike Fundraiser September 7, 2003 Ex. Director, Joe Ditre` to be recognized as a Maine Health Care Leader June 26, 2003 If you purchased the drug BuSpar or buspirone HCl from your rights may be affected by a class action settlement June 13, 2003 Dirigo Health plan passes the Maine House and Senate! June 9, 2003 Dirigo Health plan Unanimously Supported by Committee URGENT Maine could win a universal health care plan this year! May 27, 2003 Press Conference:A Collection of Organizations and Individuals Show their Support for DIRIGO HEALTH May 9, 2003 Leadership Makes a Difference - Legislative Leadership Supports the Governors Efforts Historic Event in Maine! May 5, 2003: DIRIGO HEALTH: Governor announces plan for health system reform May 5, 2003: DIRIGO HEALTH - Let's Rally for Universal Health Care! May 4, 2003: Help to bring quality, affordable health care to ALL Mainers! If you purchased the drug, BUSPAR between 2/5/95 and 1/31/03 Your Rights May Be Affected by a Class Action Settlement. March 17, 2003: 'Guiding Principles' for effective health care reform March 10, 2003: Town Hall Meeting for Cover the Uninsured Week March 10-16 2003: Cover the Uninsured Week - Families USA January 23-25 2003 Health Action 2003 - Washington DC January 9, 2003: Governor Baldacci's Views on Health Care Coverage in Maine January 8, 2003: Pharmaceutical Company to pay Settlement of $670 Million September 23, 2002: Annual Conference--Universal Health Care in Maine: Time for Action. March 1, 2002: Maine Consumer Action Project an opportunity to learn about Medicaid Managed Care rights and become a Consumer Health Advocate February 5, 2002: Remembering John Marvin Former President of the Board of Directors of Consumers for Affordable Health Care February 5, 2002: Coverage Matters Day a successful forum for consumers and legislators about some of the current health care issues in Maine November 6, 2001: Portland Voters Say "YES" to Universal Health Care! July 10, 2001: New study from Families USA refutes R&D claims by drug makers. June 8, 2001: CAHC Foundation releases new health care guide. Summer 2001: Covering Kids and Teens Training Schedule February 2001: Parent of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Maine announces plans to convert to a for-profit publicly traded company. Winter 2001 Newsletter (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) September 2000: Medicaid Program Expanded to Cover More Parents August 2000: CAHC Foundation and the Maine Center for Economic Policy release report on Small Business Health Coverage in Maine. Fall 2000 Newsletter (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)