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IDEA: Register the Uninsured

By Rob Gordon - Jan 20th, 2009 at 2:29 pm EST

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Maybe someone is already doing this, but why doesn't someone start an online database where people would register as Americans without medical insurance. I was inspired by this thought by a local group helping the homeless here in San Diego with a MLK day effort called "know their names". I didn't attend, but it struck me as a very good first step. Somewhat reminiscint of what Marla Ruzicka of code pink did in Iraq where her goal was simple to "count" those killed and then try to get the families aid in a non-judgemental way. A database of the uninsured run by the goverment or a responsible non-profit would be a good first step. I am not insured right now and I know I would register, and I think many others would also - maybe after it has been established, medical professionals could more easily volunteer to help people in their own neighborhoods. This is something we could do right now even before Congress passes any kind of public health insurance - plus it would be quite a constituancy.

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