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10-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 12, 2011
Massachusetts

Federal Update Essential Benefits The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012. The Affordable Care

10-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 12, 2011
Vermont

Federal Update Essential Benefits The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012. The Affordable Care

Nation 's Top Patient Advocacy Groups Urge United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to Support Investment in Health Prevention

October 12, 2011

Today, leaders from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association will testify before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the need for a healthcare system that better incorporates, coordinates and values quality and prevention.

IOM Report a Critical First Step to Determining Meaningful Coverage for Millions of Americans

October 7, 2011

Statement by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior Policy Director, Stephen Finan WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 7, 2011 – “The Institute of Medicine report on essential benefits is a thorough first attempt to address the challenging and complex issue of determining a minimum standard of health coverage.

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 4, 2011
Connecticut

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents.

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 4, 2011
Maine

Federal Update Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents,. Funded by the Prevention and Public Health Funded created by the ACA, Community

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 4, 2011
Massachusetts

Federal Update Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents,. Funded by the Prevention and Public Health Funded created by the ACA, Community

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

October 4, 2011
Vermont

Federal Update Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents,. Funded by the Prevention and Public Health Funded created by the ACA, Community

California Passes New Pain Management Policy

October 3, 2011
National

On Sunday, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law legislation to improve the stateŠ—Ès pain management policy.ξThe new lawξwill make changes to California laws that were identified by the national Pain and Policy Studies Group as being impediments to appropriate pain management.ξ This bill was a focus of the DivisionŠ—Ès 2011