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... address racial disparities in health
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All Clinicians
Congressional Recess Actions (2.19.17-)
Next week, when your representatives are home during the Congressional Recess, represents one of the most critical times to contact legislators about ACA repeal. Your voices have helped to delay this process, with some prior supporters of repeal publicly wavering. We need to keep up this pressure. As healthcare providers, we must demand that the ACA is not repealed without a clear replacement plan that protects coverage.
Clinician Action Network is working with #ProtectOurPatients for a Week of Action, and will be providing resources and coordination for local Town Halls. If your state has a Town Hall planned, stay tuned for another email this weekend.
In the meantime, here are some upcoming events and action items which may interest you.
From #ProtectOurPatients:
Persuade your hospital administration to address ACA repeal
Schedule a meeting with your representative during the recess
Hold a vigil at your local institution during a #DoNoHarm Day of Action on February 23rd, 2017
Other Efforts:
Join the Health Professionals Protest at local GOP offices on February 25, 2017
Sign the SEIU Open Letter from Clinicians on Immigration Policy
Thank you for your engagement, and stay tuned to coordinate a forceful showing at the upcoming Town Halls.