WCDP Welcomes Sate Senator Kathleen Vinehout to Discuss “Healthy Wisconsin”
For Immediate Release
November 1, 2007 920.203.6883 - jef@jefhall.com
Contact: Jef Hall, Chair
920.203.6883 - jef@jefhall.com
Oshkosh – Before their Nov 14th, 2008 meeting, the Winnebago County Democratic Party will welcome State Senator Kathleen Vinehout, who will discuss the details and benefits of the Healthy Wisconsin plan to provide affordable, quality healthcare to all Wisconsin residents.
“Wisconsin will lead the nation in providing real health care reform. Healthy Wisconsin is an innovative solution that expands coverage while reducing costs,” State Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) has said about the plan. “Every man, woman and child who now lives in Wisconsin will have access to affordable health care.”
“I am happy to bring Sen. Vinehout to Winnebago County,” said WCDP Chair Jef Hall. “I am excited to start the discussion about healthcare reform locally.”
“It is the Democratic Party that is leading the healthcare discussion with real ideas. Sen. Vinehout is a great example of Democratic innovation for the benefit of all Wisconsin.”
Healthy Wisconsin is a plan that will guarantee access to affordable, high-quality coverage through a provider of your choice to every resident of Wisconsin, except those covered by public programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Badgercare.
Healthy Wisconsin saves an estimated $1.76 billion a year by:
* cutting waste and streamlining administration
* lowering drug costs through bulk purchasing
* discouraging inappropriate use of the emergency room
* rewarding healthy lifestyles and preventive care
* closely coordinating care for the chronically ill,
* rewarding providers who deliver the most efficient and highest quality care
Senator Vinehout’s presentation will begin at 6:00PM, November 14th, 2007. The regular meeting of the WCDP will begin after the presentation.
The public is welcome to both the presentation and the monthly meeting.
All Winnebago County Democratic Party monthly meetings are held at the Delta Family Restaurant - 515 N Sawyer St - Oshkosh, WI.
For more information, contact Jef Hall, Chair: 920.203.6883 or jef@jefhall.com.
