Tag Archives: AMA
How Associations Help You Have a Safe Thanksgiving
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday and millions begin to pack their luggage to travel, associations are providing valuable advice and information to ensure that everyone has a safe and less stressful holiday season. Thanksgiving week is considered … Continue reading
How Associations Are Influencing the Health Care Debate
Comprehensive health care reform, if enacted, will impact every aspect of American society. For many associations, the impact will be more direct; as the debate progresses many medical, business, and consumer associations are working to ensure their voice is heard … Continue reading
July 2 Health Care Update
1. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scores a modified Health Education Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee health care proposal at $611.4 billion, but the bill would still leave 34 million Americans without insurance. 2. The plan includes a public option … Continue reading
President Begins Major Health Care Push
As the certainty of a comprehensive health care bill is being questioned by Congress and the media (subscription), the Obama Administration has become increasingly active in pushing Congress to pass legislation this year. Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen … Continue reading
President Engages Association on Health Care
President Obama yesterday addressed the annual meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) and waded into some of the controversies surrounding health care reform. Last week, the AMA issued a statement expressing discomfort with the idea of a public insurance … Continue reading
The Power of A in Action
Earlier this week, representatives of several organizations and associations with a stake in health care reform were called to the White House to provide their perspectives on reforming the health care system and reducing costs. “[W]e have joined together in … Continue reading
