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Mikulski adds breast screening amendment to Senate health reform bill

Bob Graham — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:18:25 +0000

Sen. Barbara Mikulski joined a bipartisan effort to introduce an amendment to the Senate’s proposed health care reform bill, requiring all health plans to cover women's preventive care, including mammograms and cervical cancer screenings.

Mikulski adds breast screening amendment to Senate health reform bill via IFAwebnews.

States may get to opt out of public option plan

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:30:03 +0000

Congressional leaders appear to have struck on a way to ensure passage of health care reform and the pacification of those in favor and opposed to a government-run health plan: Let states opt out.

States may get to opt out of public option plan via IFAwebnews.

Baucus’ health reform bill costs $829B; House critical of insurer tax

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:04:34 +0000

While the Senate Finance Committee now has the price tag on its reform bill, one of the mechanisms to pay for coverage is under attack in the House.

Baucus’ health reform bill costs $829B; House critical of insurer tax via IFAwebnews.

Maryland House legislators address cost of disparity in health care

Tina Irgang and Sharmina Manandhar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:48:40 +0000

Maryland lawmakers underscored the urgency of equitable health care reform on Capitol Hill Oct. 6, drawing attention to a new report by the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University that highlights the economic burden of discriminatory health care practices.

Maryland House legislators address cost of disparity in health care via IFAwebnews.