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It’s not about politics, it’s about people

I always consider it an honor when people share their personal stories with me.

I’ve been telling people’s healthcare stories for years, but ever since I served as Deputy Digital Director for Obama for America-Michigan in 2012 I’ve been illuminating how the Affordable Care Act is changing people’s lives for the better.

From educating people on enrolling for coverage, to advocating for Medicaid expansion, to amplifying the voices of people who are seeing first-hand the difference having quality healthcare can make, I continue telling these stories.

headshotEvery story — including my own — demonstrates the benefits of the ACA. But I found the perspective of a pharmacy technician, who helps patients every single day, especially powerful.

As this compassionate young woman said, “The Affordable Care Act isn’t a political thing. It’s a people thing.”

I could not agree more.

Read her story in my post at Eclectablog.

Champions of grace

After they won the gold medal for ice dancing at the 2010 Winter Olympics, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir for Vim & Vigour magazine.

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They were enthusiastic, humble and absolutely delightful, even though I was taking them away from their ice time. Virtue and Moir have every reason to be proud of their performance in the 2014 Winter Olympics, which earned them a silver medal. Their professionalism and genuine grace shine through — on the ice and off.

I congratulate them on their many achievements over the last 17 years, and wish them a fulfilling future.

You can read what I wrote about them here.

The heart and soul of healthcare reform

If you want to feel good about the future of healthcare in America, just spend a few days surrounded by the people Ezra Klein fondly called “healthcare nerds.”

Families1That’s exactly what I did at the 2014 Health Action conference, an annual event hosted by Families USA. I was proud to be among them, learning from some of the best minds in healthcare policy and advocacy. Together, we celebrated how far we’ve come — and shared ideas about how to succeed in the work that lies ahead.

These are the people who are shaping a healthier future for America. Read why in my post at Eclectablog.

[Photo courtesy of Families USA.]

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