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Health Care Reform by Reconciliation Encouraged by President Obama

By: Ethan Kalvin | 2010-04-03 | Health & Fitness
The talk around the federal government is saying that the health care and health insurance reform legislation may get through the Senate by using reconciliation. This is a rule which permits only certain bills which have an affect on the federal budget to be moved through by a simple majority of 51 votes. The effect of this is the minority party has no way to filibuster the bill. read more

Nurses: Leaders in Health Reform

By: Aila Accad | 2008-12-26 | Politics
A call to professional nurses to continue their heritage as leaders in health reform. To show-up, speak-up, and step-up at this transformational time of evolution in the health system. read more

Why Health Care Reform Could Leave Us All Worse Off

By: Health Insurance | 2010-01-22 | Politics
The health care reform bills being debated in Congress threaten to shut out millions of immigrants. But Congress’ exclusionary policies toward immigrants read more

The New Credit Card Reform Bill

By: alexdrek | 2010-11-24 | Arts & Entertainment
The anti bank and the consumer friendly sentiment that has taken America by rage have actuated the introduction of a bill by the US Senate which is the credit card reform bill that has been designed with the intention of helping millions of US citizens who are utterly struggling to pay their credit card debts. Debts have become bywords in the financial health of the American consumers with the onset of recession and people have suffered immensely due to overextended credit particularly read more

Health Care Reform Or Welfare Program - Who Pays the Bill?

By: Steve Selengut | 2010-03-27 | Politics
Insurance is neither a cost of obtaining healthcare services nor an expense associated with those services. Insurance is an agreement in which a private company agrees to pay part of someone else's medical expenses in exchange for premiums it collects in advance from all of its insureds. read more

Health Care Reform and Behavioral Health

By: Linda Rosenberg | 2010-03-08 | Hair Loss
Health care reform is a paramount issue for all Americans. Finding a way to affordably cover the millions of uninsured Americans is a daunting task; however, it is one that must be completed as the health crisis worsens. read more

health care reform failed to cure prices

By: Health Insurance | 2010-10-25 | Insurance
The health-care law of 2010 is, as Vice President Biden put it, a "big [expletive] deal." It sets us on the road to universal health insurance. It is a favorite target for Republicans gunning to take over Congress. Lawmakers who supported it could lose their jobs. And it will remain a central focus after the midterms, as Democrats defend it against legal and political challenges through 2014, when it takes full effect. Easy To Insure ME read more

House approves concussions bill

By: Michael | 2010-09-30 | Basketball
WASHINGTON -- The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems. read more

An Open Letter To President Obama on Health Care Reform and What It Means To My Family

By: Bruno Korschek | 2010-09-09 | Politics
This article is an open letter that was actually sent to President Obama regarding the recently passed health care reform legislation. It asks for guidance since the author's family is highly likely to lose its health care coverage from his former employer who is one record stating that it would be more profitable to pay a new government fine than continuing health care coverage of its employees and retirees. read more

Health Reform Has a History of Failure

By: Sheila Guilloton | 2010-04-01 | Health & Fitness
The United States is again facing the problem of rising health care costs and accessibility to health insurance. Everyone seems to be calling for health care reform. But this is not the first time. Health care reform has been tried and failed to materialize under numerous administrations dating back to the early 1900's. Will is succeed this time. Only time will tell. read more

Impact of Affordable Health Insurance Reform on Hispanics

By: Yamileth Medina | 2010-09-17 | Insurance
Latinos are the fastest-growing minority in the United States, and are also likely to lack access to affordable health insurance. What does President Obama claim healthcare reform will do for them? read more

Achievement of Zadroga Bill

By: Ethen William | 2011-05-09 | Organizational
Zadroga bill is a health bill which was recently passed by the US House of Representatives and US senate. read more

Democrats Demand Sartorial Handicap in Health Care Reform Debate

By: Scott Spiegel | 2010-03-29 | Politics
Senator Barbara Boxer recently declared that, before the current round of town hall meetings on health care reform, the last time she had seen such suspiciously well-dressed protestors was during the 2000 Florida election recount. Well, yes-until Obama's presidency, that's the last time Republicans showed up en masse to get really angry about something; screaming and chanting are political tactics more naturally suited to the left. As for the couture angle-here's a newsflash for Boxer: Republicans have higher standards than Democrats. A typical left-wing protest involves twenty-somethings in ratty T-shirts and shredded jeans breaking windows at a local Starbucks during the midmorning rush. read more

Can Healthcare Reform Cost The Democrats Congress?

By: KittyGirl | 2010-10-11 | Health & Fitness
The Democratic party has made comprehensive healthcare reform its high priority this year. A majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives are backing Speaker Nancy Pelosi's proposal. One of its provisions is the creation of a government-run insurance plan, otherwise referred to as a public choice, to compete with private insurers. read more

U.s. Venture Capital Association And Robust Debate Effects Of U.s. Medical Reform - The U.s. Medical

By: gaga | 2011-01-23 | Business
American Venture Capital Association, before the adoption of the bill, once published the following statement: First, the medical reform should consider the provision of medical care coverage for all. Second, health care reform should focus on improving the payment system rewards high-quality health care, promoting evidence-based medicine practice. Third, the medical reform need to control medical costs, greater efficiency and improved from the current payment system to start. Fourth read more