Resources

The Institute of Medicine was chartered in 1970 as a component of the National Academy of Sciences.

The Institute provides a vital service by working outside the framework of government to ensure scientifically informed analysis and independent guidance. The IOM's mission is to serve as adviser to the nation to improve health. The Institute provides unbiased, evidence-based, and authoritative information and advice concerning health and science policy to policy-makers, professionals, leaders in every sector of society, and the public at large

Physicians for a National Health Program is an organization of over 15,000 physicians, medical students, and health professionals who support a national single-payer health program that guarantees that NO American is denied needed health care. Good articles on how messed up our health care system is and on the pros and cons of a single-payer health system.

Families USA calls itself "the voice for health care consumers" and has been very active for years in the fight for access to health care. They have aggressively publicized the data on who is uninsured and the consequences of being uninsured. Check them out!

Kaiser Family Foundation - an organization that promotes the well-being of all Americans and explores the needs of our society. They publish an excellent e-mail newsletter for those interested.

Congress.org - to find out about legislation and to contact your representatives in Washington! You can sign up for "Vote Monitor" - an e-mail newsletter that informs you of the votes made by your congress member and Senators.