Monthly Archives: July 2008

Health Reform Up Close and Personal: Day 5

Posted on July 25, 2008 by

With critical state and federal funding decisions for health reform under consideration over the next week or so, we want to make sure everyone understands the human dimensions of chapter 58. While us policy experts are discussing tens and hundreds … Continue reading →

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Health Reform Up Close and Personal: Day 4

Posted on July 24, 2008 by

With critical state and federal funding decisions for health reform under consideration over the next week or so, we want to make sure everyone understands the human dimensions of chapter 58. While us policy experts are discussing tens and hundreds … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Oral Health Bill; House Push Needed

Posted on July 24, 2008 by

A historic oral health omnibus bill, born out of a collaboration between leadership in Senate and the oral health community, passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. Likened by Senator Tarr to the compromise achieved in health reform legislation, this bill unifies … Continue reading →

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Excess Insurer Reserves: It’s Our Money

Posted on July 24, 2008 by

One of the Governor’s shared responsibility proposals to meet the health reform shortfall includes a one-time assessment of $33 million from excess insurance company reserves. Employers and insurers oppose the idea. Insurers claim every dollar of their reserves are needed … Continue reading →

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Health Reform Up Close and Personal: Day 3

Posted on July 23, 2008 by

With critical state and federal funding decisions for health reform under consideration over the next 1 1/2 weeks or so, we want to make sure everyone understands the human dimensions of chapter 58. While us policy experts are discussing tens … Continue reading →

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Just Say No? (or, Isn’t It Ironic)

Posted on July 23, 2008 by

Today business and insurer trade groups weighed in with a letter (click here to read), opposing all new assessments to fund this year’s health reform shortfall. While we like the logo salad in their letterhead, we’re disappointed at the unconstructive … Continue reading →

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Pictures on the Radio

Posted on July 23, 2008 by

Good radio journalism paints pictures in your mind. NPR has gone one step further, and is producing videos along with their radio reports. Click here to see today’s report, written by long-time health reporter Dick Knox and John Poole, evaluating … Continue reading →

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Health Reform Up Close and Personal: Day 2

Posted on July 22, 2008 by

With critical state and federal funding decisions for health reform under consideration over the next 1 1/2 weeks or so, we want to make sure everyone understands the human dimensions of chapter 58. While us policy experts are discussing tens … Continue reading →

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Disparities Council Meets

Posted on July 22, 2008 by

The Health Disparities Council held its monthly meeting yesterday, reviewing recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Health Disparities, and developing a work group to develop priorities for the Council to implement. Materials from the meeting are available here. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Health Reform Up Close and Personal: Day 1

Posted on July 21, 2008 by

With critical state and federal funding decisions for health reform under consideration over the next 10 days or so, we want to make sure everyone understands the human dimensions of chapter 58. While us policy experts are discussing tens and … Continue reading →

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