Organization News
Here are the latest stories 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.
What’s In Health Reform for All of Us
Looking for a 2-page summary of what’s in the new health reform and when the changes roll out? Look no further. This summary from the National Physicians Alliance Foundation is ideal for waiting rooms For more detailed information, visit our Health Reform 101 pages.
NPA LAUNCHES NEW JOURNAL: PROGRESS NOTES
The National Physicians Alliance is proud to introduce the first issue of our quarterly journal, progress notes. You can order your copy easily on line. Send us your feedback too! We are eager to know what you’d like to see in future issues. Order a copy for your team room or your waiting room and help others learn about the work of the NPA!
The House Passes the Senate Health Reform Bill!
The House of Representatives has voted 219-212 in favor of HR. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act! Click here to see how your representative voted! For full text of the legislation, click here.
For key highlights from the legislation, click here.
STRONG PUSH FOR HEALTH REFORM THIS WEEK
The NPA has joined more than 200 national organizations in voicing support for health reform through ads running this week all over Washington. To hear NPA President Dr. Valerie Arkoosh discuss the bills’ most important elements and the next steps in the process, click here.
ACTION ALERT FOR HEALTH REFORM
Frustrated about the pace of health care reform? One of the best ways to encourage your members of Congress to keep health reform moving ahead is to publish a Letter-to-the-Editor in your local paper. We’ve made it very simple. Use NPA’s letter writing tool.
NPA Calls on Senate to Require Transparency
The NPA is calling on the Senate to ensure full transparency from health insurers. Click here to read NPA letter.