2002 National Health Policy Conference: RESOURCE GUIDE

The Congressional Health Policy Agenda

Featured Articles

Edwards, J. Let's Begin by Aiding the Uninsured. Roll Call, The Agenda Ahead. 2001 December 10: 15-16.
Senator Edwards writes that the health policy efforts of the 107tth Congress should focus on providing health coverage to the uninsured, by protecting the coverage workers who are laid off and expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents, as well as through the Family Opportunity Act, and Transitional Medicaid Assistance. He discusses a Medicare prescription drug benefit, the National Institutes of Health's budget, and medical care for veterans as other important issues that need to be addressed.

Frist B. Don't Let Terrorism Delay Passage of Medical Needs. Roll Call, The Agenda Ahead. 2001 December 10: 15,18.
Senator Frist discusses his priority agenda items for 2002, including Medicare reform, health insurance coverage of the uninsured, and a patients' bill of rights.

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MacDonald JA. Parties Split Over Health Insurance Aid. Hartford Courant. 2001 October 27: B5.
Democrats and Republicans agree that laid-off workers should receive help from Congress to maintain their health insurance coverage. However, partisan differences in approach to health care coverage expansion have meant that workers have had to wait for assistance. The article outlines the differences between the Democratic and Republican health plans, both of which are part of larger economic stimulus packages. It points out that in ten years, no major health care legislation has cleared Congress without major bipartisan support, and that the political balance is so fluid that the outcome of this debate remains in doubt.

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		The Congressional Health Policy Agenda Featured Articles Edwards, J. Let's Begin by Aiding the Uninsured. Roll Call, The Agenda Ahead. 2001 December 10: 15-16. Senator Edwards writes that the health policy efforts of the 107tth Congress should focus on providing health coverage to the uninsured, by protecting the coverage workers who are laid off and expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents, as well as through the Family Opportunity Act, and Transitional Medicaid Assistance. He discusses a Medicare prescription drug benefit, the National Institutes of Health's budget, and medical care for veterans as other important issues that need to be addressed. Frist B. Don't Let Terrorism Delay Passage of Medical Needs. Roll Call, The Agenda Ahead. 2001 December 10: 15,18. Senator Frist discusses his priority agenda items for 2002, including Medicare reform, health insurance coverage of the uninsured, and a patients' bill of rights. Other Article MacDonald JA. Parties Split Over Health Insurance Aid. Hartford Courant. 2001 October 27: B5. Democrats and Republicans agree that laid-off workers should receive help from Congress to maintain their health insurance coverage. However, partisan differences in approach to health care coverage expansion have meant that workers have had to wait for assistance. The article outlines the differences between the Democratic and Republican health plans, both of which are part of larger economic stimulus packages. It points out that in ten years, no major health care legislation has cleared Congress without major bipartisan support, and that the political balance is so fluid that the outcome of this debate remains in doubt. Continue to: The Bush Administration's Health Policy Agenda Critical Health Issues for States A Reforming Governor's Perspective Disaster Preparedness and Response: The New York State Experience How Can We Prepare? Responding to the Threat of Bioterrorism Managing the Use of Prescription Drugs Future Trends in Employer and Individual Insurance Markets Health System Response to Terrorism The Human Genome Project: Implications for Health Care and Society The Public's Perception The Congressional Health Policy Agenda The Economy, Health Costs, and the Future Implications of HIPAA Privacy Regulations Medicare Reform Critical Issues for States Looking Back: Reflections from Seasoned CEOs Return to Resource Guide Table of Contents