Fwd: Did you hear about the big win in Seattle to protect Medicare?

[Craig Brooks]



Craig

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From: "Dr. Susan Rogers, PNHP President" <in...@pnhp.org>
Date: May 11, 2022 at 10:17:10 AM CDT
To: Craig Brooks <craig....@gmail.com>
Subject: Did you hear about the big win in Seattle to protect Medicare?
Reply-To: in...@pnhp.org



Join advocates across the U.S. to demand an end to REACH — register for our May 23 webinar today ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

May 11, 2022 Dear Craig, The fight against Medicare profiteering is heating up, and I’ve got some exciting news to share — as well as a special invitation. First, the news: The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a resolution demanding that HHS and President Biden immediately end Medicare Direct Contracting (recently renamed “REACH”) and protect Medicare from profiteering.  The resolution was introduced by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, in partnership with the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA). “Direct Contracting and REACH provide Wall Street firms and large insurers the opportunity to profit off of the health care needs of seniors and the disabled in Traditional Medicare,” said PSARA co-presidents Jeff Johnson and Karen Richter. They noted that 12 DCEs are currently operating in Washington state.  The Seattle resolution is part of PNHP’s strategy to expand the fight against Medicare profiteering beyond Capitol Hill, and into every state and Congressional district in the nation. That’s where you come in. Please join me on Monday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET as we kick-off our expanded national “Turning Up the Heat on Direct Contracting and REACH” campaign. The event is free, but you must register in advance. Register now On May 23, physicians and seniors will speak about the dangers of private equity in Medicare, while Congressional leaders will explain what we should all do to protect seniors, the disabled, and the future of public Medicare.  Speakers will include leaders from Jane Addams Senior Caucus, the California Alliance of Retired Americans, Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action, and the Wisconsin chapter of PNHP, as well as U.S. House Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Katie Porter, Mark Pocan, and Jan Schakowsky. REGISTER now for May 23, and get ready for a summer of national action against Medicare privatization and profiteering. Sincerely, Susan Rogers, M.D. President P.S.: Did you hear that the Arizona Medical Association also passed its own resolution against Direct Contracting and REACH? You can read more about the Arizona and Seattle resolutions in PNHP’s press room, HERE. Physicians for a National Health Program 29 E Madison St Ste 1412 | Chicago, Illinois 60602 312-782-6006 | in...@pnhp.org Follow Us Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences