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"Of all the forms of inequality,
injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."

–Martin Luther King, Jr.

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As Joan Matyskella says, "Trying to access mental healthcare leaves many hopeless." We want to talk about changing that.
 
The SPAN Ohio Equity Committee is hosting a health equity workshop on June 8th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. We would love to see you join us! 
 
Rachelle Martin, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Health in Franklin County will lead a discussion on:
  • barriers in the current healthcare system that prevent adequate access to mental health needs
  • barriers outside of the healthcare system that prevent those with mental health needs from receiving care
  • how a single-payer healthcare system could change the landscape for those with mental health needs and help to alleviate some of these barriers.
Does this sound like something you are interested in? Then register here! : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu-sqDMrGN3QbHQKByb44aaPQbYm4I88#/registration
 
We hope to see you there!

Bullet Points for Legislators

  • Single Payer saves money.  For the past 20 years, states have commissioned studies on different types of health care systems.   In EVERY case, single payer was shown to be the only way to cover everyone and the only system that saved money and controlled costs.

  • Publicly financed does not mean government run health care.  YOU have publicly financed health coverage, but the government does not make decisions regarding your health care.

  • Cost conscious patients often don't get the care they need.   Most decisions are made by the doctor in concert with the patient, but the patient relies on the doctor's knowledge to make a decision.  Expensive tests and treatments cannot be ordered by the patient, only the doctor.

  • Lifestyle choices are not what is fueling high costs in health care.   The United States ranks low in general health indicators, but high in good health habits.  We smoke less, drink less and consume less animal fat that many other countries with better health indicators and much lower health care costs.

  • Businesses can accurately determine their health care costs and are not subject to unanticipated large premium increases.

  • It will reduce labor costs due to a more efficient way of financing health care, eliminating much wasteful administration.

  • Workers' Compensation costs will be reduced, likely by half, due to the fact that everyone has health coverage and there is no need for the medical portion.

  • It reduces the need for part time employees and provides easier recruiting.  There are no pre-existing conditions or Cobra issues.

  • Eliminates the oversight of health benefits and bargaining health coverage with employees.

  • It creates healthier personnel and more stable employees, reduces absenteeism and eliminates employer health coverage complaints.

  • It reduces employee health related debt and personal bankruptcies.

  • It frees up family income that can be spent on other goods and services, thus stimulating the economy.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Health Equity Workshop: Barriers...Thu. 8 Jun, 2023 (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)The SPAN Ohio Equity Committee is hosting a health equity workshop on June 8th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. We would love to s...
  • State Council MeetingSat. 10 Jun, 2023 (9:00 am - 11:00 am)We will be meeting via Zoom.  If you wish to attend, contact Matt Noordsij-Jones (mattnj78@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.
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