Karen Ignagni, CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans, said to President Obama, "We understand we need to earn our seat at the table" on health care reform.

They have a funny way of showing it.

A coalition of insurance industry organizations, including the Association of Health Insurance Advisors,  America’s Health Insurance Plans, American Benefits Council,  the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers, the National Association of Health Underwriters and others, has launched www.gethealthreformright.org.  (Note:  I'm including the site so you can take a look at it.  Please don't use their "take action" tool to write Congress in support of health insurance companies!)  In the guise of a friendly, pro-reform Web site, they're advancing the tired myths offered by Frank Luntz and the House Republicans about a "Washington takeover" of health care.  They misrepresent President Obama and the House Tri-Committee's comprehensive health care reform bill.

Continually, we've seen private, for-profit insurance come between the decision we make with our doctor.  Now they want to come between us and the quality, affordable health care we all deserve.

Tell them your story about why we need health care reform, and tell your member of Congress that you support them in the fight for real health care reform.

Note for single-payer advocates:  Please edit the letter below to express your support for HR 676, the Medicare for All bill, before sending.