I was invited to meet with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on 9/28. The Senator was holding a healthcare roundtable focused on the issue of medical bankruptcy--he is proposing legislation that would help make the bankruptcy process for families (due to medical crises) easier and less expensive, including a provision to help protect such families from losing their homes. It was a great experience, and I even got some press coverage!
Article Link: http://whitehouse.senate.gov/newsroom/news/article/?id=0A86B871-93D9-466E-88E5-F44D4452E8F6
TV Interview Links:
http://www.abc6.com/news/rhodeisland/62411087.html
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/12_for_action/nat_wpri_call_12_medical_debt_hits_all_time_high_20090928_mds
I received a call from the Senator's DC office today, inviting me to come to share my story/testify before the Judiciary Sub-Comittee. I was v. worried that because I started a new job on Monday I might not be able to go. But, I am pleased to say that my director is awesomely understanding about this opportunity, and I will be testifying on 10/20!!!!!!!!!!!!! There will be 5 experts testifying, and then little old me. I was asked by the Senator's staff person if I was ok talking with the media (YES!) because there will likely be lots of press coverage and I may have a chance for my story to be covered in the national press! Wow!
Look out CSPAN, here I come!
