Posts tagged "healthcare"

October 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

James and the Giant Road Trip

First off, thank you to everyone who contacted their representative on my behalf during the latest round of the healthcare battle. I really appreciate your efforts and your empathy for my situation. The two companies left in the Indiana health exchange took into account that Trump would probably kill the cost-sharing reductions, so even though... [Read More]

September 21, 2017 6 Comments

One (last?) time, please call your Senators about healthcare

It's hard to plan your life when you don't know if you're losing your job or not. Ever since Election Day, I knew the Affordable Care Act was in danger, and if the ACA goes away I go out of business. This is a direct cause and effect relationship. As a freelance web designer with... [Read More]

June 27, 2017 5 Comments

I may lose my life or my livelihood if you don’t call your Senators today

I know that sounds melodramatic. "Aaahh! I may die if you don't call your Senator! I'll go out of business!" Unfortunately it's true. This week the US Senate is planning to vote on a healthcare bill that allows states the option to remove the essential minimum benefits covered in every health insurance policy. This means... [Read More]

August 11, 2011 19 Comments

What really happens on the hospital night shift

Last month Muhammad from the RN Central blog sent me an interesting infographic about what really happens during a hospital night shift (see below). He also read my FAQ before contacting me which endeared him to my heart and put him ahead of 95% of the other requests I get. But, reading the FAQ is... [Read More]