Press Releases

Jan 28, 2008

The Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform expressed disappointment today on the failure of the Senate Health Committee to pass the Healthcare Security and Cost Reduction Act (AB 1X1). The Coalition urged continued action on healthcare reform as California still faces a healthcare crisis with out of control costs and millions left uninsured.  During testimony last week, the Coalition hailed the landmark legislation as a good prescription for achieving coverage for all Californians, reducing rising costs and improving quality of care.  read more »

Jan 23, 2008

The Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform urged the California State Senate Health Committee to pass the Healthcare Security and Cost Reduction Act (AB 1X1) today as the bill was heard in the Committee. Several CAHR members were on hand to testify in support of the legislation. The Coalition hailed the landmark legislation as a good prescription for achieving coverage for all Californians, reducing rising costs and improving quality of care.  read more »

Dec 17, 2007

Steve Burd, CEO of Safeway Inc. and Chairman of the Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR) joined Governor Schwarzenegger and Speaker Fabian Núñez to applaud Assembly passage of the Healthcare Security and Cost Reduction Act (AB 1X1).  They hailed the landmark legislation as a good prescription for achieving coverage for all Californians, reducing rising costs and improving quality of care.  read more »

Nov 15, 2007

Today, the Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR) and the National Chamber Foundation co-hosted a forum entitled “Keeping America’s Workforce Healthy: Prevention, Wellness and Behavior.”  The symposium spurred an open dialogue with some of the nation’s top business leaders and largest employers on the importance of creating a workplace environment  that promotes good health through wellness programs. Participants also highlighted the successes and best practices implemented within their own companies.  read more »

Oct 31, 2007

Steve Burd, CEO of Safeway Inc. and chairman of the Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR) issued the following statement regarding today’s Assembly Health Committee Hearing on Gov. Schwarzenegger’s healthcare reform plan:  read more »

Oct 16, 2007

Steve Burd, CEO of Safeway Inc. and chairman of the Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR) issued the following statement today urging all interested parties to recommit to achieving healthcare reform this year:  read more »

Oct 9, 2007

Steve Burd, CEO of Safeway Inc. and chairman of the Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Schwarzenegger’s healthcare reform proposal:  read more »

Sep 21, 2007

The Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR) today issued the following statement from its California Executive Director Marty Wilson regarding the findings of the Public Policy Institute of California’s Statewide Survey:  read more »

Sep 10, 2007

The Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR) commended Gov. Schwarzenegger’s commitment to veto AB 8, the healthcare reform measure passed today by the Legislature.  CAHR also applauded the Governor for his pledge to call a special session to reach consensus on a comprehensive healthcare reform plan this year.  read more »

Aug 11, 2007

The Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR) is urging participants of the August 12th CaliforniaSpeaks statewide conversation on healthcare reform to seize the opportunity to speak directly with the Governor and legislative leaders and let them know that California needs consumer-driven healthcare reforms that improve transparency in the current system, cover all Californians, focus on prevention, and rely on the principle of shared responsibility for costs.  read more »