universal health care

The Craziness of Vermont's Health Care System: Can Universal Primary Care Start to Turn it Around? 11/10/2022

From the organizer:

This Addison County forum discussed the potential for universal publicly financed primary care to become a reality, and whether it could be a start to addressing lack of access due to high out of pocket costs for almost 1/2 of all Vermonters. Guests included Dr. Deb Richter, state health advocate Michael Fisher, and State Senator Chris Bray.

Panel discussion sponsored by Bristol Town Democratic Committee.

Health Care Town Hall with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal 04/13/2019

Along with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rights And Democracy is joined by Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, State Rep. Brian Cina, Rights & Democracy leaders, and other special guests for a discussion about:

- Medicare For All
- Defending the attacks on the Affordable Care Act here at home in Vermont
- The future of establishing universal health care in our country

On the Waterfront: Green Mountain Care 01/07/2015

Host Melinda Moulton speaks with Peter Sterling of Vermont Leads on the timely discussion of the financing package for single payer as well as the plans for cost sharing and benefit package, all to be proposed by the Governor by January 28th. www.vermontleads.org

Legislative Report: Peter Sterling, "Vermont Leads" for Universal Health Care System 12/15/2014

Hosts, Reps. Dave Sharpe (D) and Jill Krowinski (D) are joined by Peter Sterling, Director of Vermont Leads, an organization advocating for a universal health care system in Vermont. more information at: www.vermontleads.org

Debate on Universal Health Care 03/24/2005

Debate - "Should the Vermont Legislature Enact a Publicly Financed Universal Health Care System for all Vermonters?"

Introduction: John McClaughry (President, Ethan Allen Institute)

Pro: Deborah Richter MD (President, VT Health Care for All)

Con: David Gratzer MD (Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute)

Moderator: Helen Riehle (Exec. Dir. VT Program for Quality in Health Care)

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