HHS Launches New Consumer-Friendly Website on Health Reform
posted: Friday, July 09, 2010
HHS Launches New Consumer-Friendly Website on Health Reform
On Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new website designed to help consumers understand the new health reform law, learn more about insurance options, learn about prevention, and compare health care quality. It is the first website to collect both public and private health insurance options across the nation in a single place. In addition to providing coverage scenarios based on individual circumstances, it also highlights the issues and benefits of the new law for providers. To see more, visit www.healthcare.gov.
posted: Friday, July 09, 2010
The Employers Forum, in conjunction with the Central Indiana Alliance for Health, is planning to start a community-wide discussion of payment reform on August 5. We’ve invited employers, health plans, hospitals, physicians, public health officials and representatives of a number of Indiana health-focused collaborations and coalitions to participate in this discussion.
The preliminary agenda is:
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
8:40 – 9:10 a.m. National Program Office – Robert Wood John Foundation
Paving the Way to Accountability in Payment Reform
The speaker will provide a perspective on payment reform as it relates to national efforts and alignment with the program goals of the Aligning Forces programs.
9:10 – 9:35 a.m. Chris Schultz, Indiana Health Information Exchange
Alignments in Indiana
The speaker will briefly review related activities in central Indiana, including Quality Health First, Central Indiana Alliance for Health, the Medicare section 646 demonstration program and the new Beacon Collaborative
9:35 – 11:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Francois deBrantes, CEO, Bridges to Excellence
Pathway to Accountability – The Prometheus Payment Model
This session will include a presentation and then an open discussion.
We have tentatively reserved room at the Montage at Allison Pointe, 8580 Allison Pointe Blvd., Indianapolis for this meeting. We will confirm this site when we know how many people plan to attend.
A favor of a reply is requested. You may do this by email. You may also bring guests if you let me know how many. If you have questions concerning this event, I would be pleased to answer them.
Dave Kelleher
HealthCare Options/Employers Forum
Office: 317-872-7900 (x800)
Cell: 317-509-2719
Reform will keep youngsters healthier!
posted: Friday, June 11, 2010
It is a new day in America. Health reform has become law, and we can now join other developed nations that afford all citizens the right to health care. It is an especially good day for America's children and youth.....
To continue to read the following article published in the Indianapolis Star by Sarah Stelzner, Dawn Haut and Marilyn Bull, please click here!
New AAP Fact Sheets on Health Reform Implementation
posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The Academy has produced a series of new one-page fact sheets on health reform implementation and what it means for children and pediatricians. The fact sheets are now available on the main page of the AAP Member Center and on FederalAdvocacy.aap.org. Additional resources on health reform implementation will be added in the coming weeks.
AAP Supports Health Reform
posted: Monday, April 19, 2010
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports the current health reform law. The AAP will continue to work with Congress and the Administration to ensure that the law is implemented to provide the best possible outcomes for children and the pediatricians who care for them.Please click here to read more
Press Statement on American Academy of Pediatrics Endorsement of Health Reform Legislation
posted: Monday, March 29, 2010
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which represents 60,000 pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and surgical specialists, endorses the United States House of Representatives modified health reform package introduced Thursday. The AAP applauds Congress for its steadfast commitment to passing significant health reform legislation this year.
click here to read the full press release
Letter from the AAP President Dr. Judy Palfrey
posted: Monday, March 29, 2010
Good afternoon. I am Dr. Judy Palfrey, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. I have practiced pediatrics at the Children's Hospital Boston for the past 35 years.
The American Academy Pediatrics is a non-profit professional organization of 60,000 pediatric doctors who work tirelessly for children's health and well-being. We are proud and honored to stand here today following last night’s historic vote on health reform!
The American Academy of Pediatrics highest priorities in health reform continue to be ACCESS to care, age appropriate BENEFITS in a medical home and COVERAGE for all children in the United States.
This reform greatly improves ACCESS to care based on workforce support and appropriate payment rates. The measure includes pediatric primary and subspecialty workforce improvements and for a first-time-ever federal commitment to bring Medicaid payment for Evaluation and Management codes to the floor of 100% of Medicare. This is a great step forward.
This reform provides age-appropriate BENEFITS in a Medical Home. All Bright Futures services—the definitive standard of pediatric well-child and preventive care-will be covered for children with private and public insurance as an immediate benefit for no co-pay. There is also a new commitment in Medicaid to help fund the medical home.
This reform ensures health care COVERAGE for children in the United States, including young people up to age 26.
Too many people have been hurting too much and waiting too long for this reform. We need only hear the story of the DeWitts in Indianapolis. Matt and Jax two-year-old twins were born prematurely and have had multiple health and developmental issues, including cerebral palsy. To care for the boys after their birth, Mrs. DeWitt had to leave her job... and lost her insurance. She has had to fight for nearly half a year to get on Hoosier Healthcare. Even with that, she still owes on her past medical bills and she has lost her house, her marriage and had to sell jewelry and other personal belongings just to keep the creditors from the door. No American family should have to suffer like this.
With health reform, we can make a difference for the DeWitts-and countless other hard-working Americans.
The House of Representatives' important vote yesterday places us as a nation at the closest point we have ever been to passing health reform legislation. I am from Boston and follow the Marathon every year. When the runners come in sight of the Prudential Building, they know they need one last burst of energy to finish the race. The American Academy of Pediatrics urges the Senate to take a deep breath, sip a little water and then run as if the lives of children and families depended on it... to the finish line... the passage of Health Reform for Americans.
Thank You
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