CHILDREN'S HEALTH: 200 Awards Available for CHIP Outreach
Open to community organizations and governments alike, this funding is designed to help improve outreach to enroll eligible but uninsured children in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), with a particular focus on those who are the most difficult to reach.
7/2/09 12:01 PM
HEALTH CARE: Care Varies Broadly by State: Report
The annual report helps providers better identify and address disparity issues and gaps in care.
7/2/09 11:11 AM
HEALTH RESEARCH: Priorities Considered for $400M in Recovery Funds
Lawmakers now have in their hands a comprehensive set of recommendations on how to spend $400 million in American Reinvestment & Recovery Act (Recovery Act) funds designated for patient-centered health research, also known as comparative effectiveness research.
7/2/09 10:45 AM
SUBSTANCE ABUSE: SAMHSA Award Will Back Physician Support
Eligibility is limited to the national professional medical organizations authorized by the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000.
7/2/09 10:20 AM
HEALTH REFORM: Franken Shifts the Balance
Now the Democrats have a filibuster proof margin.
7/1/09 3:46 PM
DISABILTIES: VA Raises Civilian DME Dollar Ceiling to $2K
The Veterans Affairs Dept. (VA) amends its medical regulations for the Civilian Health & Medical Program of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) preauthorization section by increasing the dollar ceiling for purchase or rental of durable medical equipment (DME) to from $300 to $2,000.
7/1/09 3:07 PM
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: HUD Has $4M for Studies on Housing-Related Health
An estimated $4 million is available for 6-10 cooperative agreement awards up to $800,000 each.
7/1/09 2:43 PM
HEALTH CARE: CMS Proposes 21.5 Percent Reduction in Medicare Payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing a whopping 21.5 percent reduction in payment rates for services furnished during calendar year 2010 by more than 1 million physicians and non-physician practitioners who are paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
7/1/09 1:57 PM
PUBLIC HEALTH: CDC to Fund Study on Community-Level Mitigation
Effectiveness Evaluation of Community Mitigation Activities During a Pandemic.
7/1/09 12:23 PM
HEALTH REFORM: Costs Would Vary Widely by Approach: Report
While comprehensive health reform has the potential to slow health care cost increases while achieving near-universal coverage, the potential savings for families, businesses, and the federal government vary markedly, finds a new analysis by the Commonwealth Fund.
7/1/09 12:14 PM
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