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NY Times: David Brooks says “self-enclosed skin bags” who want to live are driving the country into bankruptcy

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This all started simply enough.  On July 9, the New York Times published an essay by Dudley Clendinen titled The Good Short Life With A.L.S.  In the essay, Clendinen, who has previously worked as a correspondent and as an editorial writer for the paper, shared his thoughts on living with A.L.S. – which he calls … Continue reading NY Times: David Brooks says “self-enclosed skin bags” who want to live are driving the country into bankruptcy →

Miracles, recovery and “rush-to-judgment” revisited

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Last weekend, Thaddeus Pope posted a followup to an earlier item shared and discussed on his Medical Futility Blog. Let’s take it in order.  Back in March of this year, Pope originally shared the news about the unexpected recovery of Kimberly McNeill of New Zealand, an 18-year-old who suffered severe injuries in a car crash … Continue reading Miracles, recovery and “rush-to-judgment” revisited →

NDLA and NCIL Action Alert! (Thurs, July 14) – Urge Congress to Reform, Not Cut Medicaid

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Urge Congress to Reform, Not Cut, Medicaid Take Action! Support Medicaid Reform that Promotes Independent Living   Call your Senators and Congressional Representative Toll Free at 866-324-0787 today using the talking points below, and then Take Action to email your message too! BACKGROUND The National Council on Independent Living and independent living advocates from around the … Continue reading NDLA and NCIL Action Alert! (Thurs, July 14) – Urge Congress to Reform, Not Cut Medicaid →

NDLA Action Alert! (Wed, July 13): Contact the White House to Oppose Arbitrary Medicaid Cuts

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Action Alert (for Wed, July 13):  CONTACT THE WHITE HOUSE TO OPPOSE ARBITRARY MEDICAID CUTS! Call and Email the White House TODAY!  NDLA URGES YOU TO CONTACT THE WHITE HOUSE TO OPPOSE ARBITRARY MEDICAID CUTS!  Call Toll Free at 1-888-245-0215 using the talking points below, and then Take Action to email key White House Officials. … Continue reading NDLA Action Alert! (Wed, July 13): Contact the White House to Oppose Arbitrary Medicaid Cuts →

Prepare to Take Action: National Disability Leadership Alliance Calls for Real Medicaid Reform

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Prepare to Take Action: National Disability Leadership Alliance Calls for Real Medicaid Reform [Note:  Not Dead Yet is part of the National Disability Leadership Alliance.  We share a deep concern about proposed Medicaid cuts that threaten both home and community based services and other essential, life sustaining health care services.  This is a critical time … Continue reading Prepare to Take Action: National Disability Leadership Alliance Calls for Real Medicaid Reform →