Sentences with phrase «of health reform»

The dependent coverage provision is one of the most broadly popular aspects of the health reform, and it does seem to have increased insurance coverage among the target population to some extent.

At the same time, the findings from the study, by the Geiger Gibson / RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, show that health centers working in restrictive states are hampered in their outreach and enrollment efforts and are significantly less optimistic about the impact of health reform in their communities.

CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN)- President - elect Barack Obama picked former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle for two important roles Thursday - secretary of Health and Human Services and director of the White House Office of Health Reform.

Health exchanges are being created across the nation as part of the health reform law approved by Congress last year.

Under the expanded version of the health reform law, the universe of eligible recipients is broadened to include adults who meet income restrictions, which is defined as earning 138 percent of the poverty level, or about $ 33,000 for a household of four.

A new report by the Geiger Gibson / RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) examines the impact of health reform on community health centers (CHCs) and their patients.

«Community health centers have the unique ability to help fulfill the promise of health reform by providing much - needed primary care to our nation's most vulnerable populations,» said Feygele Jacobs, president and CEO of the RCHN Community Health Foundation.

While the study primarily focuses on the short - term impacts of health reform on the cost of liability insurance, RAND researchers also suggest that the Affordable Care Act could have additional long - run impacts.

Pasquale also contributes to Madisonian and is editor - in - chief of Health Reform Watch.

Author: There are six law - professor authors: Michael Madison of the University of Pittsburgh; Brett Frischmann, Loyola University - Chicago School; Frank Pasquale of Seton Hall University, who also contributes to Concurring Opinions and is editor - in - chief of Health Reform Watch; Alfred Chueh - Chih Yen of Boston College; Deven Desai of Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Greg Lastowka of Rutgers University - Camden.

Sonfield A, Hasstedt K and Gold RB, Moving Forward: Family Planning in the Era of Health Reform, New York: Guttmacher Institute, 2014.

For UnitedHealth Group the focus next year is more about getting ahead of potential competition from tech heavyweights such as Amazon and Apple than getting bogged down in the twists and turns of health reform in Washington.

The Jesus I am familiar with has no need whatsoever for any kind of health reform.

However, as an outgrowth of health reform and the recession, both New York State and the federal government will continue to expand Medicaid enrollment and therefore drive spending.»

But its American board members include vehement opponents of health reform - and one of them has praised Dan Hannan for rubbishing our NHS.

Court rules in favour of journalist Simon Lewis who made FoI request to see diary passages from period of health reforms

Cynthia Cox, Associate Director of Health Reform and Private Insurance at the Kaiser Family Foundation, said this expected boost is a correction of sorts.

This weekend Clegg is again battling his own party over the extent of health reforms.

Pay - for - performance — reimbursing health care providers based on the results they achieved with their patients as a way to improve quality and efficiency — has become a major component of health reforms in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other affluent countries.

«Health center outreach is essential to turning the promise of health reform into a reality, and this report confirms that state - level - restrictions are making it much harder to sign people up for health coverage,» said Feygele Jacobs, president and CEO of the RCHN Community Health Foundation.

«These findings show the effects of state policies that are designed to stand in the way of health reform.

Laws affecting Veterinary Health Insurance Pets may be the next frontier of health reform.

The U.S. deployed its $ 1 billion Therapeutic Discovery Project tax credit / grant stimulus program this week, which was launched just 7 months ago as part of the health reform bill.

I work closely with clients to ensure their plans are legally compliant with required offerings and documentation, as well as with administration of Health Reform, COBRA, HIPAA and ERISA Reporting and Disclosure requirements.

Regardless of the fate of health reform in the U.S., cost containment will continue to be vital to maximizing the value of our public spending.

Fortunately, Oregon is at the forefront of health reform in protecting consumers.

Before the election, Bill Shorten and co promised to establish a permanent Australian Healthcare Reform Commission to work with all levels of government to ensure a continuing process of health reform.

Given the complexity of the health reform environment, the need for sustained and ongoing efforts at health reform, and the inadvisability of relying on «the market» to drive health reform, this Commission — if sufficiently empowered in the public interest (rather than professional, bureaucratic or private interests)-- could be very useful, not least in helping to demonstrate your genuine commitment to a healthy future for Medicare.

■ Despite the ACA's coverage expansions, Title X and other flexible grant funding will be needed to provide services to those falling through the cracks of health reform; to pay for services not covered under Medicaid or private insurance, such as intensive counseling and outreach; and to support and improve health centers» infrastructure.

In a 5 - 4 decision, the Court upheld the constitutionality of the health reform law.

The aide said the team also met with Obama in Chicago on Thursday, the same day the president - elect picked former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle for two important roles - secretary of Health and Human Services and director of the White House Office of Health Reform.

«Today's report from Secretary Sebelius underscores the real need to ensure that women have access to quality, affordable reproductive health care as part of any health reform effort,» said PPFA President Cecile Richards.

Leading the discussion were Nancy - Ann DeParle, director of the White House Office of Health Reform, Tina Tchen, director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, and Melody Barnes, director of the Domestic Policy Council.