Posted December, 15 2010 by arianne
Though many of us have been involved in this health care battle for quite some time, its easy to forget that there are still many folks out there who still don’t really understand the issues at heart or what all the fuss is about. In talking to people who don’t happen to live and breathe health reform like […]
Posted December, 14 2010 by arianne
After failing to stop the health reform bill from passing in the first place, some opponents have taken to challenging the constitutionality of the law in court. Yesterday’s ruling in Virginia (by a judge who is said to have a long history of Republican politics) found the requirement to purchase insurance to be beyond the reach of […]
Posted December, 8 2010 by arianne
Senate leaders have announced an agreement to tweak the new federal health reform law in order to offer a temporary fix to help keep Medicare doctors paid at their current rates for another year. Under the Affordable Care Act, many people will be eligible for income-based tax credits to help them pay for their health insurance on the […]
Posted December, 7 2010 by arianne
On Friday, the State Department of Health (SDOH) issued a report on the transition of the administration of New York’s Medicaid program from the local social service districts to the State. This report is considered to be the first step in developing a plan for State administration and for what needs to happen in order to […]