Several healthcare groups push for public insurance option as part of healthcare reform

Several healthcare groups, including the Service Employees International Union, kicked off a major campaign Monday to ensure inclusion of a public insurance option in healthcare reform.

The 11 largely progressive groups participating in the push plan to spend at least $82 million convincing lawmakers of the benefits of a public plan option. The money will be spent nationally, and includes funding for TV ads, lobbying efforts and grassroots organizing campaigns...

McKnight's: Several healthcare groups push for public insurance option as part of healthcare reform