Postcard from the Road: Utah red rocks Posted by Meg at 08/19/08 06:27 AM

The route through southern Utah tops our list of most beautiful drives

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In sickness and in health Posted by Blake at 08/18/08 09:15 AM

Several years ago Ernest Walston was involved in a severe accident that left him disabled with chronic back pain. Through Ernest’s former employer he and his wife Vivian received health insurance benefits, but after almost three years disabled and living off a pension those benefits are about to change.

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Pushing for reform in California Posted by Meg at 08/16/08 04:20 PM

California health advocates gathered on the lawn of the state capitol building this week to meet the Cover America Tour and speak out in support of several bills pending in the state legislature to improve health care quality and coverage.

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Crossing Borders for Prescription Drugs Posted by Blake at 08/15/08 12:03 AM

While in Austin, Texas a few weeks back we sat down with Judith and learned that we aren’t the first ones to travel far and wide for better health care. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, osteoporosis, and mild depression Judith found that the prescriptions she needed were unaffordable even with insurance. This left her with only a few options: forego the medicine entirely, cut the pills in half, or look to other countries for help.

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A calculated decision to go uninsured Posted by Meg at 08/11/08 04:56 PM

Although excited for their second child, the daunting maternity costs are forcing this family to come up with a new strategy for dealing with the bills to come

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Cover America Tour hits the west coast Posted by Meg at 08/11/08 05:40 AM

It only took us 12,000 miles to get here.

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The ends keep moving Posted by Meg at 08/10/08 06:46 PM

Jeff in Billings, MT describes himself as a little bit of a risk taker. It's a philosophy he applies to his business ventures, as well as his health care coverage.

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No insurance, no worries Posted by Blake at 08/09/08 06:52 AM

Ken retired at age 62 in part because he was worried about the stability of Social Security and wanted to get his piece of the pie while there was still some left. But health insurance was another issue entirely. Three years away from Medicare, Ken had to find coverage for him and his wife. Like many of the folks we have met on the Cover America Tour, the options he found were simply unaffordable.

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A lifelong pursuit of healthcare Posted by Meg at 08/07/08 10:30 PM

A career in teaching has meant years of struggling for health coverage

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Advocates with their own stories to tell Posted by Liz at 08/05/08 05:41 PM

Two weeks ago, we attended the Netroots blogger conference in Austin, TX., a four-day gathering of more than 2,000 bloggers in the heart of the Lone Star State.

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Life decisions dictated by health care Posted by Meg at 08/05/08 06:21 AM

From taking - or not taking - jobs to getting married, more and more people are making life decisions based on the ability to get health insurance

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Postcard from the Road: Yellowstone National Park Posted by Meg at 08/04/08 06:41 PM

En route from Billings to Boise, we got to spend a day with the wildlife and geysers in surreal Yellowstone Park

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First rule: don't get sick Posted by Meg at 08/04/08 12:01 AM

Health care costs are forcing this family to cut corners in ways they've never had to before

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The blue beast gets a bath Posted by Meg at 08/03/08 11:22 PM

Any idea what 10,000 miles worth of dirt and bugs does to an RV? We found out.

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A loose definition of health insurance Posted by Blake at 08/01/08 06:53 PM

At 50 years old, Matt Herman sold his beer distributorship and retired early. Now he says he just enjoys life through daily golf outings and quality time with his daughter. It’s no secret that he’s done very well for himself - retiring at 50 is out of reach for most Americans. But that doesn’t mean the health care system is working for him. As we’ve traveled the country this summer it’s become clear that people at almost all income levels are having trouble obtaining decent and affordable health insurance.

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Postcard from the Road: Wild Wyoming Posted by Meg at 08/01/08 01:11 AM

... where the buffalo roam

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Paying for health insurance they can't afford to use Posted by Meg at 07/31/08 03:34 PM

Two families just across the Mississippi River from each other tell surprisingly similar stories

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Postcard from the Road: Bighorn National Park Posted by Meg at 07/30/08 07:53 AM

These gorgeous landscapes are really cramping our work style

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For one mother -- tragedy strikes twice Posted by Blake at 07/29/08 09:42 PM

With a big smile and warm Oklahoma welcome Janne showed us into her home last week. There were no outward signs of the pain and suffering she has lived with every day for 10 years now.

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Postcard from the Road: Dakotas border Posted by Meg at 07/27/08 11:29 PM

We jump for joy... in North Dakota

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A sad refrain Posted by Meg at 07/27/08 10:24 PM

Health insurance just isn't an option for this violin teacher.

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Scene from the RV Posted by Meg at 07/26/08 04:11 PM

The honeymoon's over?

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Austinites speak out for health care reform Posted by Meg at 07/26/08 04:41 AM

When it comes to health care, this big state faces big problems

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Postcard from the Road: St. Joseph, Missouri Posted by Meg at 07/25/08 12:16 AM

Scenes from the heartland

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Uncertain future for New Orleans hospital - and the uninsured it served Posted by Meg at 07/24/08 06:57 AM

This storm-battered institution closed its doors in 2005 to patients as well as employees. Karen recalls 15 years as a nurse at Charity Hospital, and tells what its closing means for New Orleans.

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Starting out $9K in debt Posted by Meg at 07/23/08 12:07 AM

John had never second guessed that his insurance would be there when he needed it most

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We made it halfway, y'all Posted by Meg at 07/19/08 12:51 PM

Cover America Tour lands in Austin, TX for the weekend

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Hair stylist cuts out health care Posted by Meg at 07/17/08 02:30 PM

A small town's declining economy trickles down to affect everyone, even this hair stylist struggling to make enough to afford health insurance.

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When health care harms Posted by Meg at 07/15/08 06:32 PM

Loss or injury of a loved one by medical errors unites a group of committed, passionate advocates in the fight for better care

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Sweet and bitter: A brief taste of New Orleans Posted by Blake at 07/14/08 11:25 PM

Coco Robicheaux, shrimp etouffee, Bourbon Street – bet you can’t guess where we spent the weekend?

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Three states in a day... Posted by Meg at 07/11/08 11:16 PM

...or, what are we doing back in Tennessee?

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Father and son face MRSA together Posted by Blake at 07/10/08 08:33 PM

A hospital-acquired infection takes its toll on a whole family.

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Onions to blueberries to mahi mahi Posted by Meg at 07/08/08 04:31 PM

Encounters with local fare and flavors as we make our way through the southeast

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The fight for safer care brings advocates together for a special July 4th Posted by Meg at 07/07/08 05:24 AM

Almost a year to the day of her husband Willie's death, Dianne Parker hosted the first South Carolina Patient Safety Day in honor of Willie and the many others harmed by their medical care

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Starting over again at 64 Posted by Meg at 07/04/08 03:23 AM

We waved goodbye to Dave and Betty and climbed back into the RV, our arms full of goodie bags packed with fruit, snacks and Betty's sour cream chocolate bundt cake

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