Frist Predicts Congress Will Approve A $1 Trillion Health Care Bill That Won't 'Bend The Curve'

. Democratic Leaders Shift On Public Plan, But Push Ahead Despite Setbacks October 5, 2009 at 6:00 am Despite recent setbacks, congressional Democratic leaders have continued pushing for a new government-run insurer as part of health reform. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warmed this week to a more moderate approach to the health insurance plan proposed by centrist Democrats, The Hill reports. Lawmakers Get Contributions From Industry Groups And Associated Lobbyists October 5, 2009 at 6:00 am A study by the Center for Responsive Politics and the Sunlight Foundation has found that key lawmakers have received significant contributes not only from major health industry companies - who often lead in contributions to members of Congress - but also from their lobbyists, who have contributed from their personal resources, The Washington Post reports. Report: House Health Reform Bill Will Greatly Improve Health Care In Indiana For Families, Seniors, Businesses, And Children October 5, 2009 at 6:00 am An historic piece of legislation, awaiting a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, would dramatically improve health care for the people of Indiana. A report from Families USA, the national organization for health care consumers, details how the bill will make health insurance more affordable and will eliminate insurance industry abuses that affect both the quality and availability of health insurance. Senate Finance Amends Reform Bill To Allow States To Negotiate With Insurers October 5, 2009 at 5:00 am The Senate Finance Committee approved a handful of amendments aimed at cutting costs for consumers - although some disagree that that's what the changes will do - in its health care reform bill Thursday. An amendment by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., passed that would give states the power to negotiate with insurers on rates for low-income residents enrolled in a public-option-like state-based exchange. Report Highlights Rural Health Care Challenges October 5, 2009 at 5:00 am A new report highlights the health care challenges in rural America. "Rural residents have even more cause to support a public health insurance plan than those living in cities, advocates of such a plan said Thursday," The Omaha World-Herald reports. "The Center for Rural Affairs in Lyons, Neb. Today's Opinions And Editorials October 5, 2009 at 5:00 am Report: House Health Reform Bill Will Greatly Improve Health Care In Florida For Families, Seniors, Businesses, And Children October 5, 2009 at 5:00 am An historic piece of legislation, awaiting a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, would dramatically improve health care for the people of Florida. A report from Families USA, the national organization for health care consumers, details how the bill will make health insurance more affordable and will eliminate insurance industry abuses that affect both the quality and availability of health insurance. Efforts To Exclude Abortion Coverage From Health Reform 'Ignore' Women, Columnist Writes October 5, 2009 at 4:00 am "It is becoming obvious that just having a female reproductive system is a pre-existing condition in the health care debate," with abortion as the "up-and-coming sticking point," syndicated columnist Ellen Goodman writes in the Boston Globe. Frist Predicts Congress Will Approve A $1 Trillion Health Care Bill That Won't 'Bend The Curve' October 5, 2009 at 4:00 am Kaiser Health News' Eric Pianin talks with former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., about his new book, "A Heart to Serve, The Passion to Bring Health, Hope, and Healing. Rough Rhetoric Pervades Health Care Debate In The House October 5, 2009 at 4:00 am Democrats and Republicans in the House continue to assail each other as the debate on health care proposals progresses. "Even as Republicans pummel President Barack Obama's health care proposals, some GOP leaders worry their party is being hurt by a Democratic counterattack: Where is your plan?" The Associated Press reports. Cleveland And Mayo Clinic CEOs Raise Concerns About Congressional Reform Proposals October 5, 2009 at 4:00 am The chief executives of the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, both held up as models for health reform, voiced concerns about the health care proposals moving forward in Congress. Delos "Toby" Cosgrove, chief executive and president of the Cleveland Clinic, said that the current reform measures under consideration will not successfully curb escalating health care costs, Obama Tells Governors Health Reform Will Help In Tough Times October 5, 2009 at 4:00 am "President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he is committed to helping keep Democrats in governors' offices across the country and move their states forward, starting with changes to the health care system," The Associated Press reports. Recent Releases In Health Policy Research October 5, 2009 at 4:00 am Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: "Emergency Department Visits in Massachusetts" - This policy brief examines why the number of people in Massachusetts who seek care in emergency rooms has remained high even though "health reform in Massachusetts has succeeded in increasing health insurance coverage and access to care. Senate Finance Committee Completes Health Reform Markup October 5, 2009 at 3:00 am The Senate Finance Committee completed markup of its draft reform bill around 2 a.m. on Friday, after seven days of debate over hundreds of amendments, the Blogs Comment On Health Reform Amendments, Cervarix HPV Vaccine October 5, 2009 at 3:00 am The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. " New (And Old) Ideas For Health Care Show Possibility Of Savings, Improvements October 5, 2009 at 3:00 am The search for reform models continues, with news reports exploring the Veterans Administration's "government-run health care," Washington State's "reputation for lower-cost, higher-quality health care," and Kaiser Permanente's new money-saving approach to heart attack treatment. This email was sent to zackmania84@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.