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Department of Justice release on Detroit Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations that led to 53 indictments for schemes to submit more than $50 million in false Medicare claims

07/01/2009

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions responds to President Obama's 6/23/09 address on Health Care

06/23/2009

Committee on Educaiton and Labor article on discussion draft Health Care Reform bill

06/25/2009

Kennedy Outlines 5 Major Elements of Affordable Health Choices Act

06/09/2009

Initial Draft of a Healthcare Reform Bill Released

06/09/2009

An initial draft of a comprehensive healthcare reform bill prepared by Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and the staff of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, dubbed the "American Health Choices Act," has been circulated. This legislation is the first of two comprehensive health reform bills expected from Senate leaders. Also to be introduced soon is a major health reform bill in the House of Representatives, a result of extensive negotiations by three House committees with jurisdiction on healthcare: Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor.

The Healthcare Reform Educational Task Force will provide forthcoming analysis on this and subsequent draft legislation.

Health and Human Services: Minorities, Low Income Americans More Likely to Be Sick, Less Likely to Get Care

06/09/2009

Proposal for Independent Physicians to Negotiate Under Supervision of Insurers

06/08/2009

The Medical Society of the State of New York is seeking support for proposed legislation that would allow independent physicians to negotiate under the supervision of insurers.

Obama's Letter: The President Writes a Letter on His Vision on Health Care Reform

06/25/2009

May 2009: A “hot” month for combating fraud and abuse

06/30/2009

More rest for the weary? Prepare for increased scrutiny and enforcement of resident duty hour limits

06/20/2009

Drug Enforcement Administration proposes e-prescribing regulations for controlled substances

07/10/2009

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently issued proposed regulations for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances and is seeking comment from the industry on certain requirements by September 25, 2008. It is imperative that pharmacies, physicians, hospitals and software developers provide comment and insight to DEA so that the final regulations adopted set forth a regulatory framework that promotes the adoption of electronic prescribing while balancing the regulatory concerns of the government.

CMS issues favorable advisory opinion for development of customized software for physicians

07/03/2009

CMS releases final e-prescribing standards for Medicare Prescription Drug Program

07/02/2009

White House Press Release: Remarks by the President After Meeting with Governors Granholm, Douglas, Doyle, Rounds and Gregoire to Discuss Health Care

06/26/2009

Secretary Sebelius announced a new series of health care reports for each state, "The Health Care Status Quo"

06/27/2009

President Obama to hold Health Care Town Hall on July 1st

07/01/2009

Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) releases ARRA mandated report outlining how HHS Office of the Secretary should spend $400 million in funds for patient-centered research

06/29/2009

Representative Kathy Dahlkemper of Pennsylvania introduced pending legislation that would allow small physician practices to get a Small Business Administration loan to purchase an EMR system

07/16/2009

The bill would allocate $10 billion in Small Business Administration loans to help individual health care providers and small practices purchase health IT tools that support the "meaningful use" requirements of the economic stimulus law.

President Obama's remarks from online town hall on health care

07/02/2009

Proposed Medicare payment reforms

07/02/2009

President Obama's Health Care Reform Plan would cut Medicare payments for imaging services and specialists, and use the money saved to increase payments to primary care

Committee on Education on Labor press release - new study shows play or pay health care policy won't cause significant job losses

07/08/2009

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the availability of up to $40 million in grants to help children who qualify but are not yet enrolled in state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP)

07/08/2009

Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Senator Christopher J. Dodd announced that the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has rescored the Affordable Health Choices Act

07/08/2009

Statement by the President on Health Care Reform Bill Released by Senate HELP Committee Today

07/08/2009

CMS releases Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Part B for CY 2010

07/08/2009

June 2009 MedPac Report Addresses Medical Education

06/15/2009

The Medicare Payment advisory committee released a report entitled "Report to the Congress: Improving Incentives in the Medicare Program". Incentives for Graduate Medical Education, Accountable Care Organizations and Physician Resource Measurement are discussed.

House Committees' Preliminary Estimate Shows $500 Billion in Gross Savings to Medicare in House Tri-Committee Health Reform Discussion Draft

07/08/2009

Inspector General's Office Allows Dialysis Providers To Offer Nutritional Supplement Program

07/09/2009

CMS Proposal Removes Physician Administered Drugs from Calculation of Medicare Physician Payment Formula

07/13/2009

Biotech drugs could get 13.5 years of intellectual property protection under Kennedy proposal

07/13/2009

HHS Highlights Keystone ICU Project which Dramatically Reduced Infections in Michigan

07/13/2009

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius's report highlights the Michigan Keystone ICU Project, a joint partnership between the Michigan Health & Hospital Association and the Johns Hopkins University. The Michigan Keystone ICU Project helped dramatically reduce the number of health care associated infections in Michigan, saving over 1,500 lives and $200 million.

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act): implications for the adoption of health information technology, HIPAA, and privacy and security issues

07/13/2009

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Health Information Technology and
Clinical Health Act (HITECH) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. HITECH
codifies and funds the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
(ONC) and provides for the infusion of $19 billion over a four-year period, in grants and loans, for
infrastructure and incentive payments under Medicare and Medicaid for providers who adopt and use
health information technology (HIT). It also expands security and privacy provisions and penalties to
HIPAA business associates of covered entities. The implications of HITECH for hospitals, health
care providers, vendors, health information exchanges (HIEs), and Regional Health Information
Organizations (RHIOs) are far-reaching.

Medicare incentives to physicians for e-prescribing to begin in 2009

07/11/2009

The federal government’s most recent effort to encourage e-prescribing can be found in Section
132 of the recently enacted Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
(H.R. 6331) (the Act).

Obama Releases Statement on the Health Care Reform Legislation Introduced in the House Today

07/14/2009

President Obama issues a statement commenting on the "unprecedented cooperation" that was used to produce the House reform bill, which will "begin the process of fixing what's broken about our health care system."

Sebelius Releases New Nationwide Emergency Department Data

07/15/2009

The Department of Health and Human Services releases data demonstrating the uninsured accounted for 20% of the 120 million hospital-based emergency room visits in 2006. Secretary Sebelius comments that that our health care system has forced too many uninsured to resort to emergency care.

Statement of Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Affordable Health Choices Act

07/15/2009

Senator Edward M. Kennedy speaks from Hyannis Port on the release of the Affordable Health Choices Act. He comments on the the work done by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the need to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

FTC “Red Flag Rules” effective November 1, 2008

10/20/2008

The Federal Trade Commission's "Red Flag Rules" may affect certain health care entities. Compliance, which includes the establishment of a board-approved Identity Theft Prevention Program, is required by November 1, 2008.

Class action in data breach case largely eviscerated

05/26/2009

The United States District Court for the District of Maine significantly restricted the ability of plaintiffs to pursue by class action, claims arising from a data breach. On May 12, 2009, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine dismissed the majority of class action claims brought against Hannaford Brothers, Co., a Maine-based grocery store chain, for breaches of consumers’ credit-card data at various locations of Hannaford stores throughout New England and Florida. In dismissing the majority of the claims, the court allowed a limited number of negligence-based claims to move forward, provided that the plaintiffs could demonstrate actual damages.

FTC grants three-month delay of enforcement of Red Flag Rules for health-care providers

05/01/2009

On April 30, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agreed to delay enforcement of the new “Red Flag Rules” from May 1, 2009, to August 1, 2009, to give creditors, including health-care providers, more time to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs.

House Democrat Leaders introduce the "America's Affordable Health Choice Act of 2009."

07/14/2009

House Democrat Leaders introduce the "America's Affordable Health Choice Act of 2009." The Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes the bill text, a summary, the Chairm's Statement, fact sheets, and other useful resources on its website

Members of the Senate Committee on Finance release a question and answer memorandum discussing the effect of tax increases proposed in President Obama's health care reform legislation on small businesses.

07/15/2009

House Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor issues a summary on America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.

07/15/2009

House Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor issues a summary on America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. The summary covers the following key provisions of the bill: Coverage and Choice, Affordability, Shared Responsibility, Controlling Costs, Prevention and Wellness and Workforce Investment.

07/15/2009

Members of the NYS Congressional Delegation in the House send a letter to Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer regarding the Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments and proposed health care reform legislation. The letter requests that the DSH payments not be cut until it is clear that access to healthcare is provided to the uninsured and underinsured.

Gift Bans: Physicians: beware of the free meal. States move to regulate the commonplace marketing practices of pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

07/02/2009

Physicians: beware of the free meal. States move to regulate the commonplace marketing practices of pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

AMA issues letter of support for HR 3200

07/16/2009

The AMA expressed its "appreciation and support" for the America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 and pledges to work with with the House committees to build support for passage of health reform legislation.

House Committee on Ways and Means passes the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

07/17/2009

According to a press release from the Committee, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that provisions in the bill "will cover 97 percent of Americans." The press release also summarizes certain key provisions of the bill.

President Obama addresses the urgency of Health Care Reform in his weekly address

07/20/2009

President Obama addresses the urgency of Health Care Reform in his weekly address. In his address, the President asks the House and Senate to "seize this opportunity." The entire address is available from the site linked below with links to audio and video also availabe at the site.

House Education and Labor Committee passes the America's Affordable Health Choices Act.

07/20/2009

House Education and Labor Committee passes the America's Affordable Health Choices Act. The legislation includes five amendments proposed by Republicans. The Act will now be considered by the entire House of Representatives.

Congressional Budget Office release estimates that show the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act is deficit neutral

07/20/2009

A Congressional Budget Office release estimates that the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act is deficit neutral over the 10-year budget window. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office estimates more than $550 billion in Medicare and Medicaid savings.

New York State Department of Health Releases Report Comparing Four Healthcare Reform Proposals and Their Impact on Health Insurance Coverage in New York

07/21/2009

According to a press release on http://www.nyhealth.gov, "The Departments of Health and Insurance contracted with the Urban Institute to determine the cost and coverage implications of four health reform proposals: (1) the Public-Private Partnership proposal that simplifies and expands existing public programs and reforms private health insurance; (2) New York Health Plus, Assemblyman Richard N. Gottfried's proposal that gives all New Yorkers an option to enroll in Family Health Plus; (3) Public Health Insurance for All, a single payer public health insurance option; and (4) the Freedom Plan, an option that relies on regulatory flexibility and tax credits. The Public-Private Partnership proposal is similar to the proposal now being debated in Congress."

The full press release along with the full text of the study is available by clicking the article link below.

Highlights from Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing entitled "Competition in the Health Care Marketplace"

07/21/2009

At a hearing, called "Competition in the Health Care Marketplace" the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation's consumer protection subcommittee discussed what several Senators described as anti-competitive practices which have contributed to soaring health care costs

07/21/2009

Last Thursday the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's (ONC) Health IT Policy Committee voted in favor of a matrix of what will contstitute "meaningful use" for stimulus incentives. The matrix is available via the article link below and will be sent to CMS and ONC for further consideration. For more information on ONC, please see http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt

The Integrity in Medicare Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Act Introduced

07/21/2009

The Integrity in Medicare Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, which seeks to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act and to exclude certain MRI, CT and PET services from the in-office ancillary services exception to Stark's prohibition on physician self-referral was introduced by Representative Speier to the House. For additional information see http://www.cardiovascularbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_articles&view=article&id=17906. A copy of the bill is available via the article link below.

New from New York...Governor Paterson's administration released a report entitled "New York State's 2007-2009 Health Care Transformation Report"

07/22/2009

New from New York. Governor Paterson's administration released a report entitled "New York State's 2007-2009 Health Care Transformation Report" which discusses reform to the New York Medicaid program from 2007 through 2009. For a summary of the report and a link to a full copy, click on the article link below.

GAO identifies weaknesses in the review and payment of Medicare claims

07/22/2009

In a letter from the Government Accountability Office to a Senate Panel, the GAO identified weaknesses in the review and payment of Medicare claims. The letter was in response to post-hearing questions from a Subcommittee meeting on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security related to eliminating waste and fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. The letter is available by clicking on the article link below.

Health Care Coverage for Noncitizens analyzed by the United Hospital Fund

07/23/2009

According to the United Hospital Fund, "the report looks at similarities and differences in health insurance coverage patterns, not just between citizens (14.6 million) and noncitizens (1.9 million) , but also, where possible, between documented (1.2 million) and undocumented (0.7 million) noncitizens" Read the full details by clicking on the article link below.

The Healthcare Association of New York State on Medicare Reimbursement Rates

07/23/2009

The Healthcare Association of New York State strongly opposes plans to establish an Independent Medicare Advisory Council which would remove authority from Congress to set Medicare reimbursement rates and make it an Executive Branch power.

President Obama Holds Prime Time News Conference Focused On Health Care Reform

07/23/2009

The White House has posted the entire video of President Obama's primetime press conference on June 22 focused on health insurance reform. The video is available by clicking on the article link below.

President Obama hosts a health reform town hall in Ohio

07/24/2009

President Obama hosts a health reform town hall in Ohio. In addition to the town hall meeting, President Obama visited the Cleveland Clinic and its number 1 ranked Heart and Vascular Institute. The President believes that the country must identify best practices in health care and then replicate it across the country.

AMA President Releases Statement About Need For Healthcare Reform

07/24/2009

The President of the American Medical Association released a statement regarding the need to reform the broken healthcare system. “The AMA is committed to health reform this year that provides high-quality, affordable care to all Americans.” For a copy of the entire statement, click on the article link below

07/28/2009

Representative Stark, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, affirms claims in a letter from the Congressional Budget Office regarding the America's Affordable Health Choices Act cost cutting measures. For excerpts from the release and a copy of the CBO letter, click on the article link below:

The Committee on Energy and Commerce analyzes the impact of Health Care Reform legislation

07/28/2009

The Committee on Energy and Commerce has analyzed the impact of Health Care Reform legislation including the impact on small businesses, seniors in Medicare, health care providers and the uninsured. The analysis is available by clicking on the article link below

Impact of Health Insurance Reform on Small Businesses is the subject of new report

07/28/2009

The White House Council of Economic Advisers released a major report on the impact of health insurance reform proposals being considered on small businesses and their employees. The report is available by clicking on the article link below

The Congressional Budget Office affirmed that the America's Affordable Health Choices Act would increase employer-sponsored health insurance coverage.

07/28/2009

The Congressional Budget Office affirmed that the America's Affordable Health Choices Act would increase employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. CBO also reinforced that most Americans will choose to enroll in private plans. The full article is available by clicking on the article link below.

The Office of Inspector General recommended that CMS request legislative authority to initiate a new process for setting payment rates for clinical diagnostic lab tests.

07/29/2009

The Office of Inspector General recommended that CMS request legislative authority to initiate a new process for setting payment rates for clinical diagnostic lab tests. Per a report from the OIG entitled "Variation in the Clinical Lab Fee Schedule" variation affects nearly all lab tests. The report is available by clicking on the link below.

August deadline for Healthcare Reform likely to pass without agreement

07/30/2009

August deadline likely to pass without agreement. Two out of three Senate Republicans working on health care reform have advised that they consider agreement "out of reach" before the Senate goes on recess in August.

The Committee on Education and Labor discusses Section 1233 of the America's Affordable Health Choice Act on its blog.

07/30/2009

The Committee on Education and Labor discusses Section 1233 of the America's Affordable Health Choice Act on its blog. The Committee identifies concerns that the Act may encourage euthanasia as "completely false". Per the Committee, Section 1233 allows seniors to have an advanced care consultation paid for by Medicare once every five years. This consultation may include a discussion on "the continuum of end of life services and supports available." The blog is available by clicking on the article link below.

Michelle's Law to become effective this fall.

07/30/2009

Michelle's Law to become effective this fall. Michelle's Law remedies the issue created when a group health plan provides benefits to dependent children over the age of 18 enrolled as full time students if the student becomes unable to attend class due to the injury or illness requiring coverage. Prior to the effective date of this law, the student becomes ineligible for coverage. For a detailed discussion of Michelle's Law, see the article link below.

CMS proposes a 2.2% increase in the home health market basket for calendar year 2010

08/01/2009

CMS proposes a 2.2% increase in the home health market basket for calendar year 2010. Further, CMS proposes to cap outlier payments at 10% per agency. This is part of the Center's efforts to curb fraud and abuse by certain home health agencies. For additional details, click on the article link below

Senator Chuck Grassley issues a statement about negotiations on health care reform legislation.

08/01/2009

Senator Chuck Grassley issues a statement about negotiations on health care reform legislation. "The public doesn't want a government takeover of the health care system that would put a government bureaucrat between patients and their doctors, and we're working to stop it." For a complete copy of the statement, click on the article linnk below.

House Energy and Commerce Committee votes to pass the America's Affordable Health Choices Act

08/04/2009

The House Energy and Commerce Committee vote 31 to 28 to pass the America's Affordable Health Choices Act, H.R. 3200. With this vote, all three House Committees have now approved the bill. For a press release from the Energy and Commerce Committee, click on the link below. For the full committee markup of the bill click here.

HHS Secretary Releases State Specific Health Insurance Reform Reports

08/12/2009

HHS Secretary Kathleen Subelius recently released a series of state specific reports on health insurance reform.

President Obama States Health Reform is Critical to Stronger Economy

08/12/2009

President Obama in his Weekly Address cites health reform as a critical element to a stronger economy. To read the President's full comments, click on the link below:

New Whitehouse Website provides a "Reality Check"

08/12/2009

The Whitehouse has launched a new website with information for consumers on health reform such as a series of videos and a list of Frequently Asked Questions. For a link to this new site, click below:

HHS Issues Report on Insurance Coverage Denial

08/12/2009

HHS has issued a report asserting that the current insurance system is not working due in part by the denial of insurance coverage in situations such as pre-existing conditions. To view, the full report, click on the link below:

Obama Holds Town Hall in Portsmouth, NH

08/12/2009

Hear what President Obama had to say on health care reform at the Town Hall Meeting he recently attended in Portsmouth NH. Click on the link below to read his comments:

CMS proposes to eliminate the differential payment codes for consultation services

08/14/2009

The 2010 Medicare PFS Proposed Rule includes a proposal to eliminate the differential payment codes for the consultation service. Highlights of the rule can be read by clicking on the article link below. The full rule is available here.

President Obama's Weekly Radio Address

08/19/2009

President Obama used his weekly radio address to explain how health care reform will put patients' interests before those of insurance companies. For more details, click the link below:

AMA to Hold Telephone Town Hall Physicians' Forums

08/26/2009

The AMA will host a series of telephone conference town hall meetings starting this week for physicians. The calls are organized by geographic region. For more information, click on the link below:

Will Health Reform Strengthen Medicare?

08/27/2009

The White House explains how it thinks health reform will strengthen the Medicare system and provide better health care coverage to our seniors. For more information click the link below:

AMA releases third Virtual Town Hall video

09/01/2009

Today the AMA released its third "Virtual Town Hall" video featuring AMA physicians' answers to patients' questions. Topics covered include affordability of reforming the current health system, increasing access to care for college students and recent graduates and enhancing emergency room services. Click on the link below for more information.

HHS issues breach notification requirements for covered entities and business associates

08/25/2009

Compliance required for physicians, dentists, ambulatory surgery centers, kidney dialysis centers, family planning clinics, home care services, mental health and drug rehabilitation centers, medical laboratories, hospitals, nursing facilities, health insurance companies, third-party administrators, pharmacies, law firms, transcription companies, health care software companies and other entities involved with health care information. For more information, click on the link below:

Federal Trade Commission delays enforcement of Red Flags Rule until November 1, 2009

07/29/2009

To assist small businesses and other entities, the FTC is delaying enforcement of the Red Flags Rule until November 1, 2009. For more information, click on the link below:

Secretary Sebelius Discusses Importance of Health Insurance Reform for Older and Senior Women

09/04/2009

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a new report on the importance of health insurance reform for older women (ages 55-64) and senior women (ages 65 and older). The press release and a link to the report can be found by clicking on the link below.

AMA sends letter to Congress on Health Reform

09/08/2009

AMA has sent a letter to Congress outlining seven critical elements of Health Reform and urging Congress to reach an agreement this year on health system reforms. For more, click the link below.

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Releases Radio Actuality

09/09/2009

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a radio actuality previewing President Obama's September 9th health care address to Congress. To download the actuality from healthreform.gov, click the link below.

AMA Reaction to President's Address on Health System Reform

09/10/2009

The AMA has issued a release expressing its reaction to President Obama's September 9th address on health system reform. Click the link below for more.

White House's Release of President's Address on Health Reform

09/10/2009

On September 9th, President Obama addressed Congresson the issue of Health CareReform. Click the link below for the White House's release of the address.

Chariman Waxman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, comments on President's address on Health Care Reform

09/10/2009

Chariman Waxman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce has issued a statement on President Obama's address to Congress on health care reform. Click the link below for more.

Chairman Baucus, Committee on Finance, comments on President's address on Health Reform

09/10/2009

Chairman Baucus of the Committee on Finance has issued a statement following President Obama's address to Congress on health care reform. Click the link below for more.

New Report on Employer-sponsored health insurance coverage

09/10/2009

A new report has been published on the recent losses of employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. The report, available at healthreform.gov, also addresses how health care reform may help the situation. For more, click the link below.

Secretary Sebelius to Deliver Health Insurance Reform Address

09/10/2009

Secretary Sebelius will deliver an address on health insurance reform and discuss a recently published report on employer-sponsored insurance coverage. For Secretary Sebelius' remarks as prepared for delivery, click the link below.

President Obama Discusses New Report from U.S. Treasury Department regarding Health Insurance

09/14/2009

In his weekly address, President Obama discussed the Treasury Department's report on the instability of American's health insurance coverage. The report concluded that approximately half of all Americans under 65 will lose their health coverage for some period of time in the next 10 years. The report also found that about 1/3 of Americans will go without coverage for more than one year. The President's remarks are available at:

Senate Finance Committee Releases Health Care Reform Bill

09/16/2009

Senator Baucus and the Senate Finance Committee release a $856 billion health care reform proposal that would require individuals to be insured, reform the private insurance system, expand Medicaid and create a healthcare exchange system, amongst other things. A copy of the bill is available at:

Immediate Relief for Families and Small Businesses from the American's Healthy Future Act

09/18/2009

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:

CMS to Initiate State-Based APC Projects

09/18/2009

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

The AMA issues a Comment to the American's Healthy Future Act

09/18/2009

The AMA issues comments regarding the American's Healthy Future Act applauding the efforts of Chairman Baucus and pledging to continue its involvement in the legislation.

Health Reform and Cancer Treatment

09/22/2009

The Department of Health and Human Services explains how health care reform could impact cancer treatment.

What Did Baucus and Grassley Have to Say Today?

09/22/2009

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:

CMS Warns Insurer Not to Mislead Seniors About Health Reform

09/22/2009

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:

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