THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   What happens when we get too sick to work in a healthcare system that is tied to our jobs? What is the ultimate cost?  The story of New York Health Act advocate Mariana Pineda is a […]

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   This is the story of Mariana Pineda, a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice. Mariana was a teacher in the Roosevelt School District, Nassau County, Long Island, until she caught […]

            THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   For millions of Americans, health care means fighting insurance companies, putting off costly treatment, wondering whether the hospital you prefer is in-network, or fearing financial disaster if you get seriously sick. But what […]

Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Featured Podcast   “…why should healthcare have anything to do with employment? This is really dumb. What about people who aren’t employed or whose employers don’t give them good health insurance? What about people who stay with an abusive […]

  “‘Taking FMLA … really helped me focus on my family and my mom, and it was honestly the best thing that I could have ever done….’ But navigating the intricacies — logistical and emotional — of this federal policy can be challenging. Here’s what […]

Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Featured Podcast   “This is the story of Mariana Pineda, a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice … she died earlier this year at age 46….” Mariana Pineda: Presente Featuring Susan Karbiner, NYS […]