Press Releases

Small business encouraged by house tri-committee healthcare reform draft bill

Press Release Date:
Friday, June 19, 2009

Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority:

Small Business Majority is encouraged by the three House committees that have collaborated on an important new discussion draft to reform our broken healthcare system. The high cost of health insurance is the most important issue for American entrepreneurs, limiting the formation and expansion of untold numbers of businesses their #1 need is comprehensive healthcare reform.

Our research shows that small business owners want and need reform 72% of small business owners in our scientific polls across the country say they are struggling to afford health insurance.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

Healthcare relief for small businesses is possible with shared responsibility reform model

Press Release Date:
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Yesterday a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House expressed concern about the possibility of healthcare reform placing too much of a financial burden on small businesses.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

Healthcare reform could save small businesses $855 billion over ten years

Press Release Date:
Thursday, June 11, 2009

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Topic(s):
Healthcare

Analysis projects $855 billion in savings for small business over 10 years under reformed health system

Press Release Date:
Thursday, June 11, 2009

MIT economist uses simulation model to demonstrate impact of reform on small business Report debunks myth that sharing responsibility for financing healthcare with small employers will further expand job loss

Washington, DC Comprehensive health reform that includes employers paying a share of healthcare costs would provide a much-needed shot in the arm to America's small businesses, according to a new study released today by the nonpartisan Small Business Majority.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

Small business applauds health industry leaders pledge to save at Least $2 trillion over ten years

Press Release Date:
Monday, May 11, 2009

Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority:

Healthcare cost containment is a top priority for small business. Our research shows that escalating healthcare coverage costs are the No. 1 concern of small business owners. Today's pledge by health industry leaders to reduce the growth of healthcare spending and save $2 trillion over the next 10 years is an unprecedented commitment to work together for the benefit of all Americans.

In order to achieve these savings, other elements of comprehensive reform are needed especially insurance reform and a health insurance connector or exchange for small business and individuals.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

New Democrat Coalition's principles for health reform address cost relief for small business

Press Release Date:
Friday, May 8, 2009

Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority:

The New Democrat Coalition's health reform principles issued yesterday directly address the No. 1 concern of small business owners across the country: the escalating cost of healthcare coverage. Our research shows that 75% of small business owners see cost as the biggest barrier to purchasing health insurance.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

Small Business Majority CEO John Arensmeyer brings small business interests to healthcare reform panel

Press Release Date:
Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Media Advisory: Small Business Majority CEO John Arensmeyer Brings Small Business Interests to Healthcare Reform Panel

America's Agenda sponsors May 6 Summit at University of California-San Francisco Mission Bay Conference Center at 11 a.m.

 

WHO: John Arensmeyer, CEO of Small Business Majority, will focus on small business interests when he joins a panel of experts discussing health care reform.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

Small Business Majority lauds Baucus-Grassley health reform proposal

Press Release Date:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Bipartisan proposal presented to Senate Finance Committee Today

Sausalito: The nation's small business owners would benefit tremendously from healthcare reform based on policy options outlined in the Baucus-Grassley proposal being heard in the Senate Finance Committee today, according to CEO John Arensmeyer at Small Business Majority, a leading nonpartisan advocacy organization for small business and healthcare reform.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

Small business owners bring concerns about healthcare coststo White House Office of Health Care Reform roundtable

Press Release Date:
Monday, April 13, 2009

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 24, 2009 Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Room 350 Adjacent to the West Wing, The White House, Washington, D.C. Small business co-owners available for media interviews

Sausalito, CA: Small business owners from across the country will present their views on the urgent need for healthcare reform at the White House on Friday, April 24. Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the White House Office of Health Reform, will lead a roundtable discussion to learn more about the unique needs of small businesses as Congress works to reform US healthcare.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

Small Business Majority CEO John Arensmeyer to speak on national healthcare panel

Press Release Date:
Monday, April 6, 2009

Former HHS Secretary/Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson to host panel that includes former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt

THE EVENT WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA LIVE STREAMING VIDEO (2:00 EDT)

 

WHAT: Small Business Majority CEO John Arensmeyer will speak at the Summit Conversation Healthcare Forum sponsored by America's Agenda Healthcare Education Fund. The panel will be hosted by former HHS Secretary/Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson and will include former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind and key business, labor and healthcare leaders.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

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