Monthly Archives: August 2009
Community Health Infrastructure
| August 31, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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I mentioned in my last post that reform efforts will be beneficial to immigrants when navigating the health system, though this is also true for millions who turn to health centers and clinics for care. As primary care access continues to become more and more strained, effective networks of community… more
Immigration (Health) Reform
| August 28, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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There has been some discussion surrounding non-citizens in health reform, much of it stemming from the notion that reform will provide coverage to illegal residents. This is simply not true, as both the House and Senate proposals explicitly disqualify illegal immigrants from insurance subsidies and credits. Nevertheless, the large amount… more
Instant replays and a potential playbook
| August 27, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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CQ recently posted an analysis on the accuracy of certain statements (from both sides of the argument) regarding HR 3200 and cites their sources. Cutting through the hot topic inaccuracies like “death panels” and “rationed care for seniors,” it also investigates some other interesting arguments like: Employers will have to… more
A look back…
| August 26, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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We will all watch many tributes to Senator Ted Kennedy over the next few days, who dedicated his life and career to America’s poor and fought tirelessly for universal health care. Chances are that the health reform bill may even don his name. How long has he been committed to… more
Unleashing the Potential of HIT
| August 25, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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Health Information Technology (HIT) is widely agreed upon as fundamental to improving the value of health care delivery. While the United States has lagged significantly in the widespread adoption of HIT, numerous health systems around the world have integrated electronic communication that not only increases productivity and efficiency, but improves… more
Keep it comin’
| August 24, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under Uncategorized |
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The GOP Seniors’ Health Care Bill Of Rights was released today, stating their ‘commitment’ to preserving seniors’ access to care (mostly by condemning any cost reductions in Medicare). A response from the AARP quickly followed, and I’ll let the words speak for themselves: “AARP agrees with [RNC] Chairman Michael Steele’s… more
Reform in a box
| August 21, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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Picked up this flowchart courtesy of Nicholas Beaudrot for the visual learners out there. As you can see, insurance reform can be clearly explained in three simple questions. The colored portions of the squares are the projected penetration of the public option, a far cry from the government takeover allegations.… more
Potential for Impact: How Many Medically Indigent Adults are In California?
| August 1, 2009 | Posted by ITUP under The Uninsured |
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Estimates on the number of MIAs in California categorized by region and county using data from the 2007 California Health Interview Survey. more
