Posts Tagged by prevention
Affordable Care Act Provisions for Consumers
| September 10, 2012 | Posted by John Connolly under Delivery Systems, Insurance Exchange, Medi-Cal, Public Coverage, The Uninsured |
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was the most consequential piece of health care legislation in decades and remains deeply controversial among the American public more than two years after becoming law. Even though some individuals have strongly held opinions about the law, much of the public still has a relatively… more
California Has Received Millions for Prevention and Public Health
| November 28, 2011 | Posted by Ashley Cohen under Blog |
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COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION GRANTS In May, HHS announced $100M for up to 75 Community Transformation Grants (CTGs) as a part of ACA’s Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Fund, which will distribute $15B over 10 years, is aimed at focusing on wellness and prevention and preventing chronic disease. The CTG grants… more
Secretary Sebelius Talks Prevention
| July 15, 2010 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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On Tuesday, ITUP staff joined a discussion with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as she offered insight about the nation’s new investment in preventive care, “marking a fundamental shift from treatment to prevention.” On September 23rd, new health plans will be required to cover preventive services at no additional cost to… more
Promoting Prevention
| July 2, 2010 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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On Wednesday, the White House issued a press release announcing an Executive Order establishing the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council. The Surgeon General will serve as the Chair of the Council, also shall be composed of: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of Labor; (3)… more
Primary Care and Prevention: Changes Under Health Reform
| April 8, 2010 | Posted by Ashley Cohen under Legislation/Policy |
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Assesses the changes to primary care and prevention under federal health reform as it pertains to California. more
