CIR is working with SEIU to coordinate with federal agencies and the service and relief communities to respond to Tuesday's catastrophic earthquake in Haiti.  If you are interested in hearing about ways to help once we find out how our direct support can be useful, please sign up at the link below.

>> Find out more information on how to volunteer for the earthquake relief effort

You can also donate to Partners in Health at the link below.

On January 12, 2010, the Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU Healthcare joined a broad coalition of health care and HIV/AIDS advocates, physicians, nurses, health care providers, hospitals, labor unions, and community activists to sign a letter urging Congressional leaders now negotiating the final health care reform legislation to include provisions from the House bill that would bring primary care reimbursement rates under Medicaid into partity with Medicare rates for the same services within four years.  118 organizations in total signed the letter, which was delivered on Tuesday, January 12.

CIR has been active in the fight to accomplish real reform that makes puts quality, affordable health care within reach of our patients. CIR's Executive Committee has prepared a number of resources on the policies and proposals we believe are the necessary ingredients for any reform that lowers costs, increases quality, and expands access to every American.