Tag Archives: health care

Heartfelt – September 2012

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Tim B

It was gratifying to see our GMHCC (Greater Minnesota Health Care Coalition) work be recognized in statewide news coverage of our press conference, held on August 23rd in St. Paul. That was the official release date of a 20 page … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt – August 2012

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Tim B

It’s nearly State Fair time and you know what that means? Greasy Corn Dogs, Walleye-on-a-stick, deep fried Snickers, Gator bites (?) the World’s Smallest Horse, prize winning animals, endless people watching, and more. Actually, the “Great Minnesota Get-Together” doesn’t hold … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt – April 2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Tim B

With all of the attention paid to healthcare legislation in Minnesota the past month, especially on the topic of HMO Accountability, we may have not given due coverage to the Congressional Budget discussions.  The U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt – February 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Tim B

Yes, we made it through another year here at Seven County.   It’s already time to get to work on our priority issues relative to the 2012 Legislative Session, which started on January 24th.  Strategy meetings and issue updates have been … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt – November 2011

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tim B

As I begin writing this message it’s the last week of October.  The weather is still unseasonably mild with daytime temps in the low to mid 50’s.  It makes me a bit nervous when we get a break from really … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt – October 2011

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Tim B

It was a totally energizing experience (again) to spend the better part of a day with friends and allies to the cause of healthcare reform.  It was made doubly enjoyable by getting to hear from, and speak to, Dr. William … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt – September 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Tim B

It’s September 2011… where HAS the summer gone?   Around here it’s disappeared amidst a swirl of: county fairs, GMHCC/7County meetings, parades, ECHOES editions, potluck fundraisers, 4th of July holiday activities, store promotions, volunteer fun trips, income tax preparations, senior defensive … Continue reading →

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Echoes – August/September 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Tim B

GMHCC Members Meet With Commerce Commissioner A group of people representing GMHCC (Greater Minnesota Health Care Coalition) had an opportunity to meet with MN Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman and his Assistant Commissioner Jaki Gardner. The goal of the group is … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt – August 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Tim B

We have a tendency to fool ourselves a little bit here at Seven County when it comes to summer.  It seems we always kid ourselves into thinking that we will finally get a bit of a break from some of … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt – June/July 2011

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Tim B

You can tell it’s almost summer because the Legislative Session has finally come and gone in Minnesota (well, not exactly) and there still are many unanswered questions regarding healthcare.   The trendy idea of demanding accountability from HMOs who gobble up … Continue reading →

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