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Senator Grassley's Latest Comments on Health Care ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
To read Senator Grassley's latest comments on health care reform, click on the link below:
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2010/prg031110a.pdf3/12/2010Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes3/12/2010 3:41 PM245
AMA Asks Senate to Repeal Medicare Payment FormulaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The AMA has issued a letter to the Senate asking for repeal of the Medicare Payment Formula.  To read the letter, click on the link below:
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/health-system-reform/medicare-letter-senate.shtml3/10/2010Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes3/10/2010 8:03 AM242
President Obama's Latest Remarks on Health Care ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
President Obama, addressing an audience in Pennsylvania, gives his thought on health care reform.  To read his remarks, click on the link below:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-health-insurance-reform-arcadia-university3/10/2010Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes3/10/2010 8:06 AM243
The Committee on Education and Labor Explores What if Health Reform FailsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
See what the Committee on Education and Labor Journal's discussion on the impact if health reform fails.  To access the article, click on the link below:
http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2010/03/news-of-the-day-if-reform-fail.shtml3/10/2010Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes3/10/2010 8:09 AM244
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Remarks on Urgency of Health ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Read her remarks
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/04/giving-peace-mind-back-american-people3/5/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes3/5/2010 12:59 PM241
Chairman Miller's Statement Following White House Health Reform SummitUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Read Chairman Miller's Statement
http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2010/02/chairman-miller-statement-afte.shtml3/2/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes3/2/2010 1:17 PM239
Statement of Chairman Harkin Following the White House Health Reform SummitUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Read Chairman Harkin's Statement
http://help.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=39146770-0032-41fe-853c-5681530dbc29&groups=Chair3/2/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes3/2/2010 1:19 PM240
AMA Letter to President ObabmaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The AMA has written a letter to President Obama asking him to focus on key health reform elements.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/health-system-reform/key-elements-reform.shtml2/28/2010Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes2/28/2010 10:02 PM237
Remarks by the President in Discussion on Insurance Reform at Bipartisan Meeting on Health Care ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Remarks by the President in Discussion on Insurance Reform at Bipartisan Meeting on Health Care Reform2/28/2010Keenan, MichaelNo presence informationYes2/28/2010 10:45 PM238
White House Releases Revised Health Reform ProposalUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
President Obama releases the details of his own health care plan. 
http://http://www.whitehouse.gov/health-care-meeting/proposal/titlei2/22/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes2/22/2010 6:49 PM236
Obama invites Republicans to discuss health careUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
This past Sunday, President Obama invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss health care reform in televised conferences.  Read the link for an Associated Press Release.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100207/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obama_health_care;_ylt=Aj4aXHS1wQ4U74cGwunyPO1p24cA;_ylu=X3oDMTJxMmh1cTM0BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwMjA3L3VzX29iYW1hX2hlYWx0aF9jYXJlBHBvcwM3BHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA29iYW1haW52aXRlcw--2/9/2010Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes2/9/2010 10:44 PM234
President Obama's proposed budget avoids Medicare cuts but freezes pay ratesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

President Obama's proposed budget sets aside $371 billion over a decade to pay for the cost of preventing Medicare pay cuts under the sustainable growth rate formula. However, the budget would not fund pay raises and the specifics of how to prevent the cuts would be left to Congress.  Click the link below for more.

http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/02/08/gvl10208.htm2/9/2010Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes2/9/2010 10:51 PM235
Health care reform efforts may spell end of antitrust exemption for health insurers - but potential impact of change is unclearUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The effort to enact comprehensive health care reform has been accompanied by calls from Congress and the Obama Administration for elimination of the exemption from federal antitrust laws that health insurers have enjoyed since the passage of the McCarran-Ferguson Act in 1945.  While the fate of comprehensive reform is now in question, repeal of the antitrust exemption may become even more likely, as legislators scramble to pass at least some of the more popular elements of the legislation.  However, repeal may have a less significant impact on the health insurance industry than either its advocates or its opponents expect.
Health care reform efforts may spell end of antitrust exemption for health insurers - but potential impact of change is unclear1/29/2010Keenan, MichaelNo presence informationYes1/29/2010 1:33 PM233
10 Benefits of Health ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Top 10 Benefits of Health Reform that Every American Should Know About
http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2010/01/top-10-health-reform-benefits.shtml1/22/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes1/22/2010 6:48 PM231
Importance of Health Insurance ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Reasons that Health Insurance reform is vital for America
 
 
http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2010/01/news-of-the-day-health-insuran.shtml1/22/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes1/22/2010 6:51 PM232
GOP Win in Massachusetts Senate Race May Hamper Health Reform LegislationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The GOP victory ends the 60 vote supermajority needed by the Democrats to pass the controversial health reform legislation.
GOP Win in Massachusetts Senate Race May Hamper Health Reform Legislation1/21/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes1/21/2010 2:10 PM229
Pelosi Says Senate Bill Cannot Pass in HouseUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there are not enough votes to pass the Senate's health reform bill in its current form.
Pelosi Says Senate Bill Cannot Pass in House1/21/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes1/21/2010 6:00 PM230
Connecticut AG sues HealthNet for Security Breach under HIPAAUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
 
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is suing HealthNet for security breaches.  This is the first action by a state AG involving violations of HIPAA since the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) authorized state attorneys general to enforce HIPAA.  Click the link for AG Blumenthal's release.
http://www.ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?A=2341&Q=453918HIT and EMR1/15/2010Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes1/15/2010 3:13 PM228
Weekly Presidential Address discusses Health ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
President Obama's weekly address outlines the benefits of health reform.  Click the following White House link for more.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/weekly-address-president-obama-outlines-benefits-health-reform-take-effect-year1/12/2010Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes1/11/2010 11:43 PM223
More seniors eligible for Medicare Part D extra helpUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

As of January 1st, additional low-income seniors are eligible for Medicare's "extra help" program due to a new method of calculating seniors' assets.  Click the following link for more.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100108/ap_on_bi_ge/us_medicare_twist;_ylt=ArlBBIjclxHoybrK7FYQ66dI2ocA;_ylu=X3oDMTJvbzVvZ211BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwMTA4L3VzX21lZGljYXJlX3R3aXN0BHBvcwMxOARzZWMDeW5fcGFnaW5hdGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNkcnVnYmVuZWZpdGU-Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement1/12/2010Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes1/11/2010 11:48 PM224
Report from the Center for American Progress shows Health Reform will create jobsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click the following link for a press release from the Committee on Education and Labor commenting on a report that Health Reform legislation will create millions of jobs for Americans.
http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2010/01/new-report-shows-health-reform.shtml1/12/2010Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes1/12/2010 5:28 PM225
US GAO finds extraordinary price increases for brand name drugsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Committee on Education and Labor released a press statement on the US General Accountability Office's findings on the increases in prices for brand name drugs.  Click the link for the full press release.
http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2010/01/news-of-the-day-us-gao-finds-e.shtml1/12/2010Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes1/12/2010 5:31 PM226
OIG requests proposals for new anti-kickback safe harborsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is soliciting proposals and recommendations for developing new safe harbor provisions for the federal anti-kickback statute.  Click the following link for the Dec. 29, 2009, Federal Register (74 Fed. Reg. 68762).
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-30560.pdfFraud and Abuse1/12/2010Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes1/12/2010 5:38 PM227
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius RemarksUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discusses how health reform will provide security and stability for American families.
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Remarks1/8/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes1/8/2010 10:07 AM222
Difficult Negotiations for Final Health BillUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Substantial differences between the Senate and House Legislation make reconciliation difficult.
Difficult Negotiations for Final Health Bill1/4/2010Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes1/4/2010 5:20 PM221
Read the President's RemarksUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
For President Obama's Remarks on the Passage of the Health Insurance Reform click on the link below:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-senate-passage-health-insurance-reform12/30/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes12/30/2009 9:27 PM220
U.S. Reps. Waxman, Rangel, and Miller, chairmen of the committees with jurisdiction over Health Policy issue statement after the Senate approves Health Reform BillUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

House Reps acknowledge the differences between the Senate and House bills but they "commend [their] colleagues in the Senate for this crucial vote, which brings health reform closer to reality than at any time in the past 70 years.... Both bills will slow the growth of out-of-control health care costs and reduce the deficit by over $100 billion in the first ten years - and by much more in the second decade."  For a complete copy of the letter, see:

http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1865:waxman-rangel-miller-statement-on-senate-health-reform-vote&catid=122:media-advisories&Itemid=5512/24/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes12/24/2009 2:50 PM217
Landmark Health Reform Passed by SenateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
U.S. Senate passes "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" by a vote of 60 to 39.  See the below link for a release by Senator Harkin, which begins: "Our legislation has a simple goal: decrease the number of uninsured, increase access to affordable care and make insurance companies more accountable." The release goes on to include a list of immediate benefits which include: 1) Access to Affordable Coverage for the Uninsured with Pre-existing Conditions, 2)  Access to Quality Care for Vulnerable Popoulations, 3) No Pre-existing condition Exclusions for Children, and 4) Closing the Coverage Gap in the Medicare (Part D) Drug Benefit.
http://help.senate.gov/Maj_press/2009_12_24.pdf12/24/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes12/24/2009 3:02 PM218
Senate Passes Health Care Reform Bill by Vote of 60 to 39Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
For a complete copy of the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" as approved by the Senate. 
http://democrats.senate.gov/reform/patient-protection-affordable-care-act.pdf12/24/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes12/24/2009 3:07 PM219
Health care reform likely to increase scrutiny on pharmaceutical industryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Over the past several years, the government has recovered billions of dollars from pharmaceutical companies for alleged fraud and abuse activities, such as off-label promotion, anti-kickback violations, and false claims for government reimbursement. The emphasis on health care reform and new legislation expanding government resources to combat fraud and abuse likely means more scrutiny over the pharmaceutical industry and an increase in similar fraud and abuse cases.
Health care reform likely to increase scrutiny on pharmaceutical industry12/23/2009Keenan, MichaelNo presence informationYes12/18/2009 3:34 PM214
Senate Health Care Reform BillUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
For a copy of the Senate's Health Care Reform Bill: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, see:   
http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/leg/LEG%202009/111909%20patient-protection-affordable-care-act.pdf12/22/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes12/22/2009 12:24 PM216
The American Medical Association Issues a Letter of Support for Senate Reform Bill HR 3590Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

AMA issues a letter of support for Senate passage of H.R. 3590, the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” as amended. H.R. 3590, which the AMA describes as "mak[ing] important strides toward providing affordable, high-quality health care coverage to all Americans."  The AMA urges all Senators to support the passage of the Bill.  For a copy of the letter see:

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/health-system-reform/ama-supports-hr-3590.shtml12/21/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes12/21/2009 6:59 PM215
House passes measure to delay Medicare physician cutsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Rolled into a 2010 defense measure bill that the House passed is a measure to delay the 2010 Medicare physician fee cuts until March 2010.  Click the link for more.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/Washington-Watch/1758312/18/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes12/18/2009 2:18 PM213
US Senate Committee on Finance Press Release on CMS Actuary ReportUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Senate Committee on Finance has released a statement on the growth of national health care spending.  Click the link for the full press statement.
 
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Bpress/2009press/prb121409.pdf12/16/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes12/16/2009 10:49 PM211
US Senate Committee on Finance Press Statement on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Senate Committee on Finance has issued a press release on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, outlining consumer protections, investments in wellness and prevention, access to quality care and tax credits.  Click the link to read the release.
 
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Bpress/2009press/prb121509a.pdf12/16/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes12/16/2009 10:52 PM212
AMA sends letter to the House and Senate urging to repeal Medicare sustainable growth rate formulaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The letter is signed by 50 state medical societies and 68 national physician organizations.  Click the link to read the text of the letter.
 
 
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/399/hsr-sgr-sign-on-15dec2009.pdfMedicare/Medicaid Reimbursement12/15/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes12/15/2009 10:20 PM208
Senator Reid promises that any compromise with the House on health reform will close the Medicare "doughnut hole"Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Associated Press reports on comments made by Senator Reid on the Medicare "doughnut hole."  The Senate bill only goes part of the way towards closing the doughnut hole.  Click the link for the full AP release.
 
 
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091215/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul;_ylt=AmHuykyajAh7TSb_kKdg6X9p24cA;_ylu=X3oDMTJ0Yzdyc21pBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkxMjE1L3VzX2hlYWx0aF9jYXJlX292ZXJoYXVsBHBvcwMxBHNlYwN5bl9wYWdpbmF0ZV9zdW1tYXJ5X2xpc3QEc2xrA2RlbXN3ZWlnaGRybw--12/15/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes12/15/2009 10:30 PM209
The Council of Economic Advisers relased new report on health insurance reformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Council of Economic Advisers has released a new report - the Economic Case for Health Care Reform: update.  The report claims that reform will reduce premiums, lower public and private health care spending, and increase workers’ wages.  Click the link for the full report.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/091213-economic-case-health-care-reform.pdf12/15/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes12/15/2009 10:34 PM210
CMS Chief Actuary Analyzes Impact of Reid billUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming) discuss the results of the report of the Chief Actuary for CMS on the overall financial effects, coverage effects, and national health expenditures effect of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009.  Click on the link below for the press release.
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg121109d.pdf12/11/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes12/11/2009 6:52 PM205
CMS Office of the Actuary MemorandumUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Click on the link below to see the Office of the Actuary memorandum on "Estimated financial effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009."

http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg121109e.pdf12/11/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes12/11/2009 7:07 PM206
CMS Office of the Actuary MemorandumUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Click on the link below to see the Office of the Actuary memorandum on "Estimated Effects of of the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" on the Year of Exhaustion for the Part A Trust Fund, Part B premiums, and Part B Coinsurance Amounts.

http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg121109f.pdf12/11/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes12/11/2009 7:10 PM207
Floor Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin on the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please click on the link below to read Senator Harkin's remarks from the Senate Floor.
http://help.senate.gov/Maj_press/2009_12_06.pdf12/8/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes12/8/2009 8:17 PM201
Senate Floor Statement of Senator Max BaucusUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Please Click on the link below to review the Floor Statement of Senator Max Baucus Regarding 
Preserving America’s Fiscal Future through 
Health Care Reform. 

http://finance.senate.gov/press/Bpress/2009press/prb120409.pdf12/8/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes12/8/2009 8:21 PM202
Text of Senator Grassley's Letter to 33 medical groups inquiring about financial backing they receive from the pharmaceutical, medical device and insurance industriesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Senator Grassley has asked 33 medical groups for information about the financial backing they get from the pharmaceutical, medical device and insurance industries.  Senator Grassley is working to pass reform legislation he has sponsored with Senator Herb Kohl requiring annual public reporting by drug, device and biologic manufacturers of payments made to physicians nationwide.  Click on the link below for more information.

http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg120809b.pdf12/8/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes12/8/2009 8:29 PM203
Floor Statement of Senator GrassleyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Please click on the link below for the Floor Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley Supporting the McCain Motion to Commit on Medicare Advantage.

http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg120709b.pdf12/8/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes12/8/2009 8:30 PM204
Sebelius Statement on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for BusinessesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued a statement regarding a recent analysis from the Congressional Budget Office about the impact of health care reform on businesses.
Statement on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Businesses12/4/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes12/4/2009 3:49 PM200
AMA Summary of Health Care LegislationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click to read a summary of proposed health care legislation and commentary from the American Medical Association.
AMA Summary of Health Care Legislation12/3/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes12/3/2009 11:30 AM199
Senator Harkin Calls for Permanent Healthcare FixUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Senator Harkin reacts to a new report demonstrating the significant financial hardship to unemployed Americans paying for COBRA coverage.
Senator Harkin Calls for Permanent Healthcare Fix12/2/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes12/2/2009 4:13 PM198
Senator Grassley Exposes Carve-Out in Reid Health Care BillUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Senator Grassley believes that members of Congress and Congressional staff should get their employer-based health insurance through the same exchanges that would be created for the rest of the country under the proposed legislation.
Senator Grassley Exposes Carve-Out in Reid Health Care Bill12/1/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes12/1/2009 4:58 PM197
State by State Health Reform ReportsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued state by state reports on health care reform.  Click on the link below to read the reports:
http://www.healthreform.gov/healthcarestatus.html11/24/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes11/24/2009 9:11 PM195
Medicare Physician Payment ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The House has voted to reform the Medicare Physician Payment.  Click below to access the press release from the Committee on Energy and Commerce:
http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1831:house-passes-reform-of-medicare-physician-payment-system&catid=122:media-advisories&Itemid=5511/24/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes11/24/2009 9:13 PM196
"Executive Summary of the Government Expansions, Vast New Taxes, Damaging Medicare Cuts, and Increased Health Costs and Premiums"Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Ranking Members staffs of the Senate Finance Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions released an "Executive Summary" on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  Summary available at:
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg111909.pdf11/20/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes11/20/2009 2:33 PM192
U.S. House of Representatives Passes legislation that Repeals the Medicare Physician Payment FormulaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Congress passes H.R. 3961, the “Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009."  The Bill is not before the Senate.  For additional information and the position of the American Medical Association, see 
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/health-system-reform/house-passes-hr3961.shtml11/20/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes11/20/2009 2:37 PM193
Congress Passes Reform of Medicare Physician Payment SystemUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Congress passes the "Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act" (H.R. 3961) that would permanently reform the Medicare physician payment system by a vote of 243-183.  The bill repeals a 21 percent fee reduction scheduled for January 2010 and replaces the physician payment formula with a system that ends the cycle of threats of fee cuts followed by short term fixes.  For a copy of the Bill and a summary, see:  
http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1831:house-passes-reform-of-medicare-physician-payment-system&catid=122:media-advisories&Itemid=5511/20/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes11/20/2009 3:10 PM194
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act PassesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
President Obama announces the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  In his release, the President explains that the "Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the bill will reduce the deficit by $127 billion over the next ten years and as much as $650 billion in the decade following, saving hundreds of billions while extending coverage to 31 million more Americans."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-obama-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act11/19/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes11/19/2009 9:15 AM190
Senator Grassley Sounds Alarm on IRS role in Health ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
From the floor of the Senate, Senator Grassley questions the proposed role of the IRS under the various health bills being considered.  For the transcript, please see:
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg111809b.pdf11/19/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes11/19/2009 12:48 PM191
Senator Chuck Grassley makes statement on health reform and unemployment in AmericaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Senator Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance gave a floor statement on November 10th regarding health reform and unemployment in America.  Click the link for more.
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg111009a.pdf11/12/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/11/2009 11:17 PM188
Committee on Energy and Commerce refute myths on health reformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Committee on Energy and Commerce addresses myths that the Affordable Health Care for America Act undermines Medicare and Veteran's benefits.  Click the link for more.
http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1815:veterans-and-health-reform-fact-sheet&catid=122:media-advisories&Itemid=5511/12/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/11/2009 11:19 PM189
Health Insurance Reform and DiabetesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
HealthReform.org discusses the costs of living with Diabetes in America and how health reform may help.  Click the link for more.
http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/diabetes/index.html11/11/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/11/2009 11:02 PM187
AMA reaffirms its support of health system reformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The American Medical Association voted on health system policies.  Click the link for more from the AMA.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/health-system-reform/ama-continues-hsr-commitment.shtml11/10/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/10/2009 10:11 PM185
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announces Recovery Act funding to improve ASCsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kathleen Sebelius announced the availability of funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to reduce healthcare-associated infections at Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs).  Click the link for more.
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/11/20091110a.html11/10/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/10/2009 10:22 PM186
House passes landmark health reform billUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The House of Representatives has approved the Affordable Health Care for America Act.  Click below for more from the American Medical Association.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/09/gvl11109.htm11/9/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/9/2009 10:00 PM179
Commentary on the inclusion of a public option in health reform billUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The inclusion of a public option in the health reform bill passed by the House of Representatives sparks commentary.  Click the link for more from the American Medical Association.
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/09/edsa1109.htm11/9/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/9/2009 10:05 PM180
President's remarks on House passage of health reform billUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click the link below to read President Obama's statement on the Affordable Health Care for America Act, passed by the House of Representatives.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-house-passage-health-insurance-reform-legislation11/9/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/9/2009 10:06 PM181
Committee on Education and Labor releases statement on House passed health reform billUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Affordable Health Care for America Act passed in the House of Representatives on November 7th.  Click the link below for a statement from the Committee on Education and Labor.
http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/11/house-makes-history-on-health.shtml11/9/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/9/2009 10:11 PM182
Committee on Energy and Commerce on Health Reform BillUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click the link below for the Committee on Energy and Commerce's response to the House passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act.  The piece provides some highlights of the Act.
http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1814:house-makes-history-on-health-reform&catid=122:media-advisories&Itemid=5511/9/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/9/2009 10:13 PM183
Short Summary of Affordable Health Care for America ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click the link below for a short summary of the House passed health care reform act, provided by the Department of Energy and Commerce.
http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_111/health_care/hr3962_SUMMARY.pdf11/9/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes11/9/2009 10:15 PM184
AMA Announces Support for Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 and Affordable Health Care for America ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click on the link below to read the AMA's letter of support to Speaker Pelosi.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/399/hsr-ama-pelosi-letter.pdf11/6/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes11/6/2009 11:50 AM177
President Obama Remarks on AMA and AARP Statements of Support for the House BillUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click on the link below to read the President's remarks.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-announcements-aarp-and-ama11/6/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes11/6/2009 12:00 PM178
Committee on Education & Labor Releases Statement on CBO EstimatesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Committee on Education & Labor releases a statement on CBO estimates, claiming the estimates confirm the Democratic health reform bill will succeed in controlling costs:  "Today the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released estimates confirming that H.R. 3962 — the Democratic health reform bill — will succeed in controlling costs that will be reflected in individual and family premiums.  CBO found that by 2016, premiums will be $5,300 for an individual and $15,000 for a family of four in the Exchange.  This is well below the $24,000 family premium expected if Congress fails to act and premiums grow as projected under current law."  Please click on the link below to view the rest of the press release.  
http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/11/cbo-affirms-hr-3962-will-contr.shtml11/4/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes11/4/2009 6:32 PM174
Floor Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley: Government Takeover of Health CareUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Click on the link below to read Senator Grassley's November 2, 2009, Floor Statement, which reads, in part, "If we look at the specifics of the bill reported by the HELP Committee or the House bill released last week, I don’t see how you can call it anything but a government takeover."

http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg110209a.pdf11/4/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes11/4/2009 6:45 PM175
Press Release from HHS Secretary re Uninsured ChildrenUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius calls states and communities to join with HHS to find and enroll the 5 million children who are currently eligible for Medicaid or the CHIP, but are not yet covered.  Click on the link below to read the full press release.

http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/11/20091104a.html11/4/2009Maleson, LindsayNo presence informationYes11/4/2009 6:49 PM176
Health Reform and Small BusinessesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Will Health Reform help Small Businesses?  Click here to read to report:
http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/smallbusiness2/index.html10/30/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes10/30/2009 10:14 AM170
Affordable Health Care for America ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Department of Labor outlines the provisions of the Affordable Health Care for America Act to provide access to affordable health care.  Click here to learn more about the Act:
http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2009/10/affordable-health-care.shtml10/30/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes10/30/2009 10:18 AM171
The President discusses Small Businesses and the Affordable Health Care for America ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
To read the President's comments on how health reform will help small businesses and his impressions of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, click on the links below:  http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-obama-affordable-health-care-america-act
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-small-businessess-and-health-insurance-reform10/30/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes10/30/2009 10:23 AM172
Senator Grassley Discusses Tax Impact of Health ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Senator Grassely offers some Questions and Answers regarding the tax impact of Health Reform.  Click on the link below to find out more: 
http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/grassley.htm10/30/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes10/30/2009 2:25 PM173
House Democratic Leaders on the Medicare Physician Payment FormulaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

The House issues a statement concerning its commitment to  permanent reform in Medicare physician payments.   "Fair payment and strong physician participation are essential for the stability of Medicare and to maintain access to care for its beneficiaries."  For the entire statement, see:

http://waysandmeans.house.gov/news.asp?formmode=release&id=95510/22/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes10/22/2009 6:19 PM169
Employees of Small Businesses at Risk to Lose Health Care CoverageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
See the below link for a discussion on the rising cost of health care coverage and the effects on America's businesses:
http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/smallbusiness/index.html10/21/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes10/21/2009 7:49 PM168
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Approve the "Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act, S.369"Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

The Senate Judiciary Committe voted to approve legislation that would prohibit brand-name drug manufacturers from entering into agreements with generic drug companies designed to keep cheaper generic equivalents off the market.

http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg101509a.pdf10/20/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes10/21/2009 7:45 PM167
Senate Committee approves Preserve Access to Affordable Generics ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve of legislation that is intended to prohibit agreements among drug companies that would keep inexpensive generic drugs off the market.  Click the link below for more information.
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg101509a.pdf10/16/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes10/16/2009 5:14 PM165
AMA kicks of television ad campaign on physician Medicare cutsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click the link below for more.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/health-system-reform/ama-medicare-campaign.shtml#10/16/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes10/16/2009 5:17 PM166
Senate to vote on Medicare Physicians Fairness Act of 2009Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Senate to vote on the Medicare PHysicians Fairness Act of 2009 which would eliminate Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and laythe foundation for establishing a new Medicare physician payment update system.  Click the American Medical Association link below for more.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/health-system-reform/bulletin/15oct2009.shtml10/15/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes10/15/2009 5:03 PM164
President Obama reacts to Senate Finance Committee's Approval of Health Reform LegislationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
President Obama has commented on the Senate Finance Committee's vote to approve health insurance reform.  Click below for the text of the President's comments.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Remarks-by-the-President-on-the-Senate-Finance-Committees-Vote-to-Approve-Health-Insurance-Reform/10/14/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes10/14/2009 1:10 PM161
U.S. Representatives Waxman, Rangel and Miller issue statement on the Senate Finance Committee's vote to pass health insurance reformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click the link below for the text of US Reps Waxman, Rangel and Miller's statement.
http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/10/waxman-rangel-miller-statement.shtml10/14/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes10/14/2009 1:13 PM162
Senate Finance Committee approves Senator Baucus' America's Healthy Future ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Senate Finance Committee has approved Senator Baucus' health reform bill, America's Healthy Future Act.  Click the link below for the Senate Finance Committee's release on the vote.
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Bpress/2009press/prb101309b.pdf10/14/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes10/14/2009 1:16 PM163
Senator Chuck Grassley comments on tort reformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Senator Chuck Grassley, member of the Committee on Finance, made comments on the Congressional Budget Office's analysis of the effects of tort reform proposals.  For the text of Sen. Grassley's comments, click the link below.
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Gpress/2009/prg100909.pdf10/13/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes10/13/2009 5:55 PM159
President Obama praises supporters of health care reformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
In his weekly address, President Obama praised leaders from all spectrums on their support and emerging consenus of health care reform.  For more from whitehouse.gov, click the link below.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Weekly-Address-President-Obama-Praises-Emerging-Consensus-on-Health-Insurance-Reform/10/13/2009Simone, RebeccaNo presence informationYes10/13/2009 5:58 PM160
America's Healthy Future ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Read the full text of America's Healthy Future Act, as amended by the Senate Finance Committee.
America's Healthy Future Act10/6/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes10/6/2009 3:50 PM158
President Obama Explains How Health Insurance Reform Will Strengthen America’s Small BusinessesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
President Obama explains how the rising costs of health care are stifling America's small businesses, and how reform will strengthen these businesses and the economy.
President Obama Explains How Health Insurance Reform Will Strengthen America’s Small Businesses10/5/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes10/5/2009 4:40 PM157
Senate Finance Committee Rejects Public Option ProposalUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Sentate Finance Committee rejected two proposals to create a government health insurance plan to compete with private insurers.
Senate Finance Committee Rejects Public Option Proposal9/30/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes9/30/2009 5:00 PM155
Members of Congress Will Obtain Health Insurance Through Plan Established By Reform BillUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously supported an amendment introduced by Senator Grassley which requires members of Congress to access health insurance through the plan created by Health Care Reform legislation.
Members of Congress Will Obtain Health Insurance Through Plan Established By Reform Bill9/30/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes9/30/2009 5:15 PM156
Senate Finance Committee To Vote On Public OptionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Senate Finance Committee is likely to vote on the inclusion of a public health insurance option when the committee reconvenes on Tuesday.  To read the complete article, click on the link below:
Senate Finance Committee To Vote On Public Option9/28/2009Santeramo, BrookeNo presence informationYes9/28/2009 12:56 PM154
Vice President Biden Discusses the Burden of Increase in Health Insurance PremiumsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
President Biden, addressing a group of Insurance Commissioners, recently discussed the burden of increasing health insurance premiums on American families.  To view his remarks click on the link below:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/WHITE-HOUSE-Report-The-Burden-of-Health-Insurance-Premium-Increases-on-American-Families/9/25/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes9/25/2009 8:55 AM151
Follow the Mark-UpUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
To follow the recent mark-up activity on the Health Reform Act, click on the link below:
http://energycommerce.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1687&catid=156&Itemid=559/25/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes9/25/2009 9:00 AM152
Finance Committee Continues to Discuss Health Reform ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Today, the Finance Committee continues its hearings on the Health Reform Act.  For statements regarding today's hearings, click on the link below:
http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/hearing092509.html9/25/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes9/25/2009 2:05 PM153
Health Reform and Cancer TreatmentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Department of Health and Human Services explains how health care reform could impact cancer treatment. 
http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/fightingcancer/index.html9/22/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes9/22/2009 9:20 PM148
What Did Baucus and Grassley Have to Say Today?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Read Senator Baucus and Sentator Grassley's Statements at Today's Hearing on the American's Healthy Future Act.  To access the Statements, click on the following link:
http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/hearing092209.html9/22/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes9/22/2009 9:27 PM149
CMS Warns Insurer Not to Mislead Seniors About Health ReformUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
CMS issued a letter today warning an insurer not to provide misleading information to seniors about the impact of health reform.  To read the letter, click on the link below: 
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Bpress/2009press/prb092109a.pdf9/22/2009Bourque, JodiNo presence informationYes9/22/2009 9:31 PM150
Immediate Relief for Families and Small Businesses from the American's Healthy Future ActUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Committee on Finance issued a press release which lists some of the proposed immediate relief for families and small businesses contained in the American's Health Future Act.  The release is available at:
http://finance.senate.gov/press/Bpress/2009press/prb091609c.pdf9/18/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes9/18/2009 2:06 PM145
CMS to Initiate State-Based APC ProjectsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

CMS plans to establish a demonstration program that enables Medicare to join Medicaid and private insurers in state-based advanced primary care initiatives.

http://www.healthreform.gov/newsroom/factsheet/medicalhomes.html9/18/2009Schnipper, MichaelNo presence informationYes9/18/2009 2:24 PM146
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