The Latest from the NPA
NPA Applauds Appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick
Citing his experience as a pediatrician and champion of health system improvement, the National Physicians Alliance praised President Obama’s appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Read more….
Concise, New Resources Capture Benefits of Health Reform
The White House has made state-specific summaries of the Affordable Care Act available for download on its website, along with summaries related to various demographic groups (children, seniors, women, small business owners, and many more). An interactive portal also enables users to seek information specific to their own insurance circumstances and to submit questions directly. CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE.
Health Care Providers Condemn Arizona Immigration Law
The National Physicians Alliance along with medical organizations representing more than 61,000 health care providers have released a statement strongly condemning Arizona’s new immigration law, SB 1070, which requires law enforcement officials to detain anyone suspected of being in the country illegally and which criminalizes failure to carry identity documents that legitimize an immigrant’s presence in America. See press release here.