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Publications
These publications from CBHC and other health care advocacy organizations document the growing consequences of the American health care crisis.
Join congregations across the state in focusing on justice and health care disparity during the second annual Health Care Sabbath in November. Utilizing the scripture, prayer, education guides and advocacy tools in the Toolkit (pdf), you can prepare a thought-provoking worship or discussion to engage your congregation in action for justice!
New Census figures show that the percentage of Illinoisans without health insurance rose from 13.4% in 2005 to 13.9% in 2006. These figures mirror a nationwide trend that has caused the number of uninsured people in the US to balloon to 47 million. You can download the Census report here (pdf). More detailed information about the Illinois census figures is available from the Heartland Alliance web site.
The facts about the proposed business assessment that will provide funding for Illinois Covered (pdf)
Lake Research Partners, July 18 2007
This new poll sponsored by CBHC, America's Agenda, AARP and the AFL-CIO provides dramatic new evidence of what we as health care advocates have known all along: health care reform is the top priority for an overwheming majority of Illinoisans. This holds true for people from every demographic group and political stripe, from every region of the state.
Two-Page Summary of Major Findings (pdf)
Presentation: Overview of Poll Results (pdf)
The “Health Insurance Choice Act,” claims to make health insurance more affordable, but in reality, it will do little or nothing to increase the number
of people with insurance coverage. Read our fact sheet for more details (pdf).
These policy briefs prepared by Health and Disability Advocates in conjunction with CBHC document the shared responsibility we all share in forging a solution to the health care crisis.
Employer Responsibility (pdf)
Insurance Reform (pdf)
Public Programs (pdf)
Emory University economist Dr. Ken Thorpe has released findings that show the Illinois plan will save $15.6 billion over four years.
Click here for a detailed fact sheet (pdf)
Dr. Thorpe's Presentation (pdf)
The Campaign for Better Health Care is proud to release this report documenting testimonies at the 22 public hearings held by Illinois' Adequate Health Care Task Force from October 2005 - May 2006.
Click here to download the report (pdf)
For more information about this report, please contact Jonathan VanderBrug at (312) 913-9449 or jvanderbrug@cbhconline.org
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