HEALTH CARE 101

KVO's Health Care Team, in an effort to better understand how the health care system works, is getting some help from Doug Clopp and Steve Kelleher. Doug and Steve both have extensive backgrounds in health care policy. The Health Care Team thought that they were the right choice to help us learn more about the current health care system. The first "class" was on the basics; the difference between providers, payers, and consumers; as well as an introduction to the cost/access/quality triangle. These learning sessions prove to be very interesting and very informational. Members of KVO's member groups are encouraged to attend if you want to learn more about the health care system in the US and in Maine. Our next "class" is Tuesday, Nov. 25th from 6-8 pm at the St. Francis Parish Hall on Elm Street in Waterville. If you want to attend, please contact me helen.hnsn@gmail.com or KVO's lead organizer Dan Koehler at dan.koehler2@gmail.com or at 272-2083.