Nomination of patient advocates for Medicare coverage Board

[Guest guest]

Folks - here is a very important message from about Medicare coverage

of certain treatments, particularly Rituxan, on which so many of us have come

to rely. We should take this seriously.

[Guest guest]

Chonette and all - ly, I do not know how to react to 's suggestion

- all thoughts are welcome -

[Guest guest]

When I read the post from chaya my first thought was that maybe the people

who are interested in doing it and who have the time might indicate that to

the groups, rather than have us nominate people who might not have an interest

and who might feel pressured to accept.

I don't think the person has to reside in the US, as long as they are

willing to familiarize themselves with the material.

Arlene

[Guest guest]

I think Arlene is right, if those people that have the time and the

inclination to get involved come forwards, then we can discuss it and help

each other to find a suitable person. I think whoever it is has to

understand the American system and the problems there, so personally I think

a person living in the USA would be more familiar with the issues.

Chonette

> Message: 4

> Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:46:58 EDT

> From: nobleantiques@...

> Subject: Re: Nomination of patient advocates for Medicare coverage Board

> When I read the post from chaya my first thought was that maybe the

people

> who are interested in doing it and who have the time might indicate that

to

> the groups, rather than have us nominate people who might not have an

interest

> and who might feel pressured to accept.

>

> I don't think the person has to reside in the US, as long as they are

> willing to familiarize themselves with the material.

Arlene