healthcare
Under the Dome: Health Care Reform Financing Listening Sessions 12/14/2011
The Agency of Administration hosts this listening session to help inform the
design of future health care reform financing plans. These session (1 of 4) includes presentations on the
challenges facing Vermont’s health care system, how health care is financed currently in Vermont, and an
overview of Vermont’s revenue system. These informational presentations along with personal experiences will enable input on the potential impact of various financing sources on Vermont businesses and on the state’s economy and economic climate.
Vermont Access Network (VAN): Rally for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid 08/18/2011
The Alliance for Retired Americans, Vermont Center for Independent Living, the Vermont Workers Center, AFL-CIO Vermont and members of the public rally in support of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid on the Statehouse steps, August 18, 2011. Speakers include staffers from Sen. Patrick Leahy's, Sen. Bernie Sanders' and Rep. Peter Welch's offices, as well as representatives of the sponsoring organizations. Gov. Peter Shumlin also speaks.
Common Good Vermont: Health Care Tax Credits for Nonprofits 05/18/2011
Common Good Vermont's Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Tim Cope of Fleischer Jacobs Group about health care tax credits and rebates available for Vermont's nonprofit sector. More information is available from the IRS here.
The new health reform law gives a tax credit to certain small employers that provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. An enhanced version of the credit will be effective beginning in 2014. The new law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was passed by Congress and was signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010.
Near & Far: Richard David - Vermont Citizens Campaign for Health 07/29/2010
Richard Kemp and Richard Davis, executive director, Vermont Citizens Campaign for Health talk about the single payer healthcare. The Vermont Citizens Campaign For Health is a statewide grassroots health care reform coalition representing diverse social, political, economic and community groups.
Senator Bernie Sanders: Forum On Danish Health Care System 03/22/2010
Senator Bernie Sanders hosts Danish Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen for a forum on the Danish Health Care System. UVM Medical Students and Staff participate in the forum held on the campus of UVM Medical School.
Under the Dome: Chittenden County Representatives - Johannah Leddy Donovan (D), Patrick Brennan (R) 03/22/2010
Studio discussion with Chittenden County Representatives Johannah Leddy Donovan (D) and Patrick Brennan (R) on their committee work, initiatives and perspectives on the session. Hosted by Rob Reiber. Under the Dome is sponsored by: Subscribers of Channel 17/Town Meeting TV; National Life Group; Fletcher Allen Health Care, Entergy Vermont Yankee, Kimbell Sherman Ellis and Green Mountain Power.
Under the Dome: Chittenden County Representatives - John Zenie (D), Kesha Ram (D) and Jason Lorber(D) 03/15/2010
Studio discussion with three Chittenden County Representatives on their committee work, initiatives and perspectives on the session. Hosted by Lauren-Glenn Davitian. Under the Dome is sponsored by: Subscribers of Channel 17/Town Meeting TV; National Life Group; Fletcher Allen Health Care, Entergy Vermont Yankee, Kimbell Sherman Ellis and Green Mountain Power.
Senator Bernie Sanders: Community Health Center of Burlington - Open House, Free Checkups 03/08/2010
Senator Bernie Sanders; Jack Donnelly, executive director of the Community Health Center of Burlington; Dr. Patti Fisher, medical director of the center holds a press conference on free medical exams, testing (March 14th.).
Under the Dome: Chittenden County Representatives - Linda Waite-Simpson (D) and Mark Larson (D) 03/08/2010
Studio discussion with three Chittenden County Representatives on their committee work, initiatives and perspectives on the session. Hosted by Nick Carter. Under the Dome is sponsored by: Subscribers of Channel 17/Town Meeting TV; National Life Group; Fletcher Allen Health Care, Entergy Vermont Yankee, Kimbell Sherman Ellis and Green Mountain Power.
Under the Dome: Chittenden County Representatives - Helen Head (D), Linda Myers (R) and Ken Atkins(D) 02/22/2010
Studio discussion with three Chittenden County Representatives on their committee work, initiatives and perspectives on the session. Hosted by Lauren-Glenn Davitian. Under the Dome is sponsored by: Subscribers of Channel 17/Town Meeting TV; National Life Group; Fletcher Allen Health Care, Entergy Vermont Yankee, Kimbell Sherman Ellis and Green Mountain Power.
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Burlington Mayoral Matchup Live Forum at City Hall
Wanda Hines, Miro Weinberger and Kurt Wright are invited to get specific about their plans to run Burlington. Channel 17's Jess Wilson moderates the media panel of Kristin Carlson, WCAX; Kirk Carapezza, VPR and Andy Bromage, Seven Days. Can't attend in person? Watch the live stream at 5 p.m on TV Channel 17 or watch and join the live online chat at channel17.org or sevendaysvt.com.
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