WMFE Launches HealthCare Reform in Central Florida Series
Monday, December 3, 2012
By: Mark Simpson

December 3, 2012 | WMFE - All this week 90.7 News explores healthcare reform in our region of Florida through a series of conversations with doctors, patients, politicians, and members of the general public. To help outline the series 90.7s Tom Parkinson spoke with News Director Mark Simpson.

12/4 Tuesday: Economist Hank Fishkind looks at the money of healthcare reform, and Intersection explores policy implications of the Affordable Care Act.

12/5 Wednesday: Nicole Creston profiles patients navigating healthcare changes, and Tom Parkinson talks with Florida House Minority Leader Perry Thurston about the legislature's approach to implementing the ACA.

12/6 Thursday: Farah Dosani follows up and coming doctors as they prepare for a changing professional landscape.  Tom Parkinson speaks with Florida Senate President Don Gaetz about political options for health reform implementation.

12/7 Friday: Matthew Peddie examines the psychology of approaching big changes and reveals data from 90.7s healthcare survey.  Tom Parkinson talks with reporter Euna Lhee from Berlin about the international perspective on the American health system.

You can share your thoughts about healthcare reform and take our brief survey online at wmfe.org