SHR Journal Club - ColoradoCare!

[Jaleh Akhavan]

Hi all!

It's been a while since we've had the chance to gather our community. We have an awesome journal club coming together, just in time for Election Day. Here are some details for the event so you can make sure to put it in your calendar:

What: Journal Club discussing ColoradoCare with Dr. Tom Gottlieb of Physicians for a National Health Program - Colorado (PNHP-CO)

When: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 6:00-8:00pm

Where: TBD, will definitely be in Denver

What else?: potluck! a main dish will be provided, please bring a drink, side dish, or dessert to share

Please use this link to RSVP if you think you can make it. Where we host the event depends on how many people-ish we will get to have good conversation with!

https://goo.gl/forms/y1CNa4ln7rnOroUp1

Here are some links to readings to get you excited! (we definitely recommend purusing the first two links, and then the last two if you're feeling extra curious)

Brief Comments on ColoradoCare  www.pnhp.org/news/2015/october/brief-comments-on-coloradocare

Colorado Care – An Independent Analysis http://coloradohealthinstitute.org/key-issues/detail/legislation-and-policy/coloradocare-an-independent-analysis

A Physicians’ Proposal for single-Payer Health Care Reform.  http://www.pnhp.org/beyond_aca/Physicians_Proposal.pdf

Key Features of Single-Payer http://www.pnhp.org/facts/key_features_of_singlepayer.php    

Of course, let us know if you have any questions (or ideas for our next JC!). We hope to see you all there!

Sincerely,

Nik & Jaleh