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Tell Lawmakers Your Thoughts About Coverage Proposals
The Senate Finance Committee released a set of policy options on insurance market reforms on May 11 and is accepting public comments on the proposals through May 22 . . . more
Help Lawmakers Design a Health Care Reform Plan
The Senate Finance Committee on April 28 released for public comment a set of policy options aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the U.S. health care system. Comments are being accepted through May 15 . . . more
Major Reform Debate Possible Next Year, Expert Says at 2008 Conference
Families USA Executive Director Ron Pollack said that, while there is a good chance Congress will take up health care reform next year, change 'won't come easy' . . . more
Congressional Alert - July 23, 2008: House Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Health IT
Legislation that seeks to improve health IT while addressing privacy concerns now goes to full House of Representatives . . . more
Legislative Workshop Planned for June 10-11, 2008
Health IT, e-prescribing, biopharmaceuticals among agenda items . . . more
Roundtable Announces Legislative Workshop
Event scheduled for June 11-12 in Washington, D.C. . . . more
HHS Secretary Outlines Path for Healthcare Reform
Change will happen when purchasers demand it, Michael Leavitt says . . . more
Roundtable Urges Action on Health IT Legislation
Letter to lawmakers asks for appointment of conferees on key bills . . . more
Health IT Bill Passes House
The House of Representatives on July 27 passed health care information technology legislation, setting up a possible conference with the Senate, which passed its own version of the bill in 2005 . . . more
Health IT Stalled in House: Roundtable Members "Call to Action"
Despite clearing both the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee in June, health information technology (Health IT) legislation (H.R. 4157) has run into serious delays that threaten final action on this important legislation by the 109th Congress. Healthcare Roundtable members and others interested in this legislation are urged to contact their Members of Congress seeking their help in obtaining prompt consideration of the legislation by the full House of Representatives so that H.R. 4157 can be sent to conference with the Senate as soon as possible . . . more