As Leagues undertake Program Planning in 2024, and submit the LWVUS Survey, there is an important request from the national League network of the Healthcare Reform Interest Group.
Please consider adding a note in support of the LWV VT's position on privatization. This would be considered at the Convention for adoption by concurrence and would update the LWVUS position on privatization to include healthcare.
The increasing privatization of hospitals, doctors practices, hospices, clinics and importantly Medicare (as Medicare Advantage) is a trend that moves us further from our League position of affordable, quality health care for all. Currently the League has no position support to speak out against the fast moving train.
In the coming months watch for announcements of webinars by the LWVVT to explain their study and new position.
Please find the background materials here:
VERMONT UPDATE CONCURRENCE PAGE
https://lwvhealthcarereform.org/vermont-concurrence-page-2024/
The website contains LWV VT Position on Privatization, "Vermont one-pager" (from VT Pres, Sue Racanelli), and "League Instructions for supporting VT Update in Program Planning."
#3 in this list is the one with the EXACT WORDING in the box (94 words) to be included in your local League's Program Planning Survey in one of the two spaces for "other topics you want LWVUS to add" to the agenda for Convention (and the "program" for the next two years).
It also includes directions for you to send confirmation that your local or state League supports having DISCUSSION OF THE POSITION on the AGENDA. A response is appreciated so the promoters can keep track of who has submitted the request on their Survey. Remember: your League is not being asked to support adopting the concurrence--only that you request it be discussed at the Convention.
Thank you!
Linda S. Mahan
LWV Larimer County, CO