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A group of health care reporters with the Washington Post recently published a book detailing a behind-the-scenes look at how President Obama’s health care initiative came together. From the Kaiser Foundation, they discussed their insights on the political obstacles that nearly defeated the bill, the compromises that led to its passage, and how the law will affect Americans.
Monday, May 10, 2010
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Washington, DC
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 Kaiser Foundation Discussion
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The Alliance for Health Reform held a discussion on how the new health care law will affect how medical care is paid for. A group of industry professionals discussed how it addresses public and private insurance coverage, its provisions to contain costs, and the use of payment incentives to deliver a higher degree of health care quality.
Monday, May 10, 2010
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Washington, DC
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Discussion on Health Care Payment
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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius gives the keynote address on how the recently passed health care law can be implemented to improve primary care. Health Affairs hosts a discussion on what kind of reforms will be necessary to prepare for the influx of Americans who will be insured for the first time as of 2014.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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Washington, DC
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Health Affairs on Reinventing Primary Care
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Alec MacGillis' latest book, "Landmark: The Inside Story of America's New Health-Care Law and What It Means For Us All,” is a series of essays written by the staff of the Washington Post.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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Washington, DC
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Interview with Alec MacGillis  Book Website
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Pharmaceutical company Astrazeneca has agreed to pay $520 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the promotion of improper usage of an antipsychotic called Seroquel. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the settlement and was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and others.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
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Washington, DC
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Announcement on Health Care Settlement
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted business leaders in Washington for a forum to explain the implications of the newly passed health care law and detail the timeline for complying with the new rules. Earlier this year, the Chamber led a multi-million-dollar campaign opposing the legislation, saying it would "drive up health care costs and make coverage less affordable for businesses."
Monday, April 26, 2010
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Washington, DC
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Chamber of Commerce Meeting  U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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David Snow, Chairman & CEO of pharmacy benefit manager Medco, talked about what is next in health care following congressional passage of reform legislation. He also shares his insights about a smarter, evidence-based, protocol-driven healthcare system that’s accountable for delivering better outcomes – and what employers, health plans, physicians and patients are doing to make it a reality.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
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Troy, MI
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Medco Chairman & CEO David Snow Jr. Remarks
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George Pataki (R), Fmr. NY Gov. 1995-2006 & Revere America.org, Chairman, discusses Revere America, dedicated to repealing the recently passed health care legislation.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
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Washington, DC
: 44 min.
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From Sunday, April 18 Revere America.org
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Former Kansas Govenor and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sebelius said she would jump at the provisions offered to states if she were still governor. She outlined key changes under the new health care law, saying it “builds on the health care insurance system that we already have." The changes include "common sense rules" to ensure health insurance companies treated patients fairly and the creation of an insurance market and provide tax credits to help make insurance more affordable.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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Washington, DC
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Sec. Sebelius Remarks
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