http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com Patients Action Network Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:39:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The six-month Medicare patch Congress passed in June is a very temporary reprieve for seniors and baby boomers who rely on the promise of Medicare. Delaying the problem is not a solution. It doesn’t solve the Medicare mess Congress has created with a long series of short-term Medicare patches over ... http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/medicare-reimbursement/ The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590)—health system reform legislation signed into law by President Obama on March 23—contains a number of key provisions for patients. Some provisions may have an immediate impact, while others will not take effect for some time. While we have compiled a number of ... http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/how-health-system-reform-affects-patients/ Curious as to what the recent health system reform legislation means for you? Check out the following resources: Frequently asked questions about health system reform legislation - AMA Consumers' Big Question: What's in It for Me? - New York Times What does the health-care law ... http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/what-could-health-system-reform-mean-for-you/ Late Sunday evening (3/21/2010) the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as well as the reconciliation bill, H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act, which contains additional refinements. Together, the two bills are viewed as the most important health ... http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/house-passes-health-system-reform-legislation/ After careful review and consideration, the AMA announced its qualified support (PDF) today of passage of health system reform legislation under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. Passage would be another step forward in the journey to provide health care coverage for all Americans. When H.R. 3590 was being considered ... http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/ama-supports-passage-of-health-system-reform-legislation/ This afternoon (March 15), the House Budget Committee will begin consideration of a reconciliation bill that will carry refinements to H.R. 3590, the Senate-passed health system reform legislation. The Budget Committee is scheduled to begin meeting at 3:00 pm and plans to stay in session until midnight. A 2,300 page bill ... http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/health-system-reform-coming-soon/ Sometimes the task seems daunting, especially when you know there are 46 million uninsured people in our country, and their ranks are growing every day; that patients and their doctors have to fight with insurers to approve treatment, and then fight again for payment; and that dedicated doctors are driven ... http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/now-is-the-time-for-health-system-reform/ Health system reform is all over the media—from newspapers to TV to YouTube. What must not get lost in the current debate is that almost everyone agrees reforms are needed. We need to work toward consensus around the considerable common ground that exists and re-commit to resolving the differences. http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/talk-to-your-doctor-about-health-reform/ This year, comprehensive health system reform is a top priority for Congress and the Obama administration. Help shape health system reform and stay informed on the latest legislation by joining the Patients’ Action Network on Facebook and Twitter. We’re also on some of your other favorite social networking sites; check ... http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/join-us-on-facebook-and-twitter/ Encourage your friends and family to join your efforts and join the Patients' Action Network. http://www.patientsactionnetwork.com/spread-the-word/