Posted by Silent Bob^a Fett at 65.107.110.131.ptr.us.xo.net on February 23, 2004 at 13:05:16:
There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require
insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients
undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the "drive-through mastectomy"
where women are forced to go home hours after surgery against the wishes of
their doctor; still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes
still attached.
Lifetime Television has put this bill on their web page with a petition drive to
show your support. Last year over half the House signed on. PLEASE!!!! Sign
the petition by clicking on the web site below and help women living with breast
cancer get the care they need and deserve!! There is no cost or monetary
pledge involved. You need not give more than your name and zip code.
Adam