The Wedge

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Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.org) unveiled ‘The Wedge of Health Freedom,’ a new initiative that points to a better way of doing health care that will allow doctors and patients to renew a personal relationship, while saving money and protecting privacy of patient data at the same time:

www.jointhewedge.com

The creation of The Wedge of Health Freedom was a result of CCHF looking at the current state of health care: where high prices and government reporting are the norm; where one-size-fits-all treatments and narrow networks limit patient choices and tie doctors’ hands; where intrusive questionnaires and data-sharing without consent put patients’ privacy at risk; where an impersonal bureaucratic processes and managed care controls inhibit a true doctor-patient relationship and compromise care.

Five Third-Party Free Doctors

Multimedia • October 14, 2016

CCHF President Twila Brase with five third-party free doctors at the 2016 Direct Primary Care: Nuts and Bolts to 2.0 Conference sponsored by Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation and the Texas Medical Association sharing their fight for freedom.

What Should We Ask Trump and Hillary About the State of Health Care in America?

Press Releases • September 26, 2016

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Viewers around the nation will watch tonight’s first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton with rapt attention. Though Americans may tune in for different reasons—the economy, national security, religious liberties—patient advocates at one health freedom organization will be watching with a singular subject in mind.

The Wedge at AAPS

Multimedia • September 23, 2016

CCHF President Twila Brase presenting The Wedge to the AAPS Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City on Sept 23, 2016.

Skyrocketing Drug Prices a Persistent Problem in Traditional Health Care

Press Releases • September 12, 2016

ST. PAUL, Minn.—The far-reaching and heated debate over the $600 EpiPen has created a national conversation about ridiculously high—and skyrocketing even higher—drug prices. And now two lawsuits have been filed.

WATCH VIDEO: Saving on Healthcare by Ditching Insurance?

Multimedia • September 09, 2016

CCHF president Twila Brase interviewed by Alpha News reporter Julia Erynn about The Wedge of Health Freedom. We invite citizens and patients to do THREE THINGS: 1) search THE WEDGE practice map for nearby "Wedge practices"; 2) use the SHARE button at THE WEDGE website to invite their doctors to become a Wedge practice; and 3) use the "stay updated" option on THE WEDGE website so we can share the latest Wedge news or related updates. We also invite doctors to join as a Wedge practice. All of these actions can be accomplished at: JointheWedge.com

A Map to Health Care Freedom

Press Releases • August 31, 2016

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Around the nation, tucked in small towns and across big cities, physicians have said ‘no’ to insurance contracts and government regulations that tie their hands, and have instead said ‘yes’ to caring for their patients in a trusted, confidential personal relationship.

Is Obamacare “Collapse” Just a Ploy?

eNews Commentary • August 25, 2016

Is Obamacare failing? Some parts, like the 16 failed co-ops, are. But when it comes to health plans dropping out of Obamacare exchanges, it’s a legitimate question. HMOs have a disturbing history of dropping enrollees – until Congress meets their payment demands.

The Big Reveal

Press Releases • August 15, 2016

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Health plan companies left and right are seriously questioning their involvement in Obamacare or dropping out altogether. And these are heavy hitters—UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna and some Blue Cross Blue Shield companies. Cooperatives established under the law are collapsing as well. Just seven of the 23 remain.

Why We Launched the Wedge

eNews Commentary • August 10, 2016

The desperate sounds of Obamacare’s death spiral are reverberating through the White House. Obama’s legacy act is in deep, deep trouble.

Which Questions Should We Ask Presidential Candidates About Our Health Care?

Press Releases • August 01, 2016

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Both Republicans and Democrats have had their respective weeks to communicate their ideas to better the nation and sell voters on the qualifications of their candidates. Now, as millions of voters make decisions that will help them choose at the polls exactly 100 days from now, there are certain questions they must ask themselves about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.