Can Dems Resolve Their Abortion Split? Nov 17, 2009
The provision gave authority to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine whether elective abortions would be covered under the public option ... In fact, the Capps amendment simply gave authority to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine whether elective abortions would be covered under the public option. (Time.com)
So Will Harry Reid's Health Reform Bill Ruin Medicare or Not? Nov 17, 2009
Technically, he works for President Obama, health care reform's ultimate champion, and Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of health and human services. Really, though, Foster works for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, an agency within HHS that would lose funding under health care reform. (Slate)
Social workers oppose leader Nov 16, 2009
As many union members were voting Friday, Dr. JudyAnn Bigby, secretary of Health and Human Services, which oversees McClain s agency, issued a mass e-mail to staffers in the department, acknowledging the upcoming confidence/no confidence vote on McClain. She commended McClain, as well as social workers and staff, for showing measurable improvements in some key areas to bolster child-welfare practices in the state. (Boston Globe)
HR 3962 plan is not reform Nov 14, 2009
Provides that 18 months after the bill becomes law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will decide what a "qualified plan" covers and how much you'll be legally required to pay for it. When you file your taxes, you must include proof that you are in a qualified plan. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Opinion: Health bill a gift to lawyers Nov 10, 2009
The new bill will empower the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to states that reform their medical systems. There are just two conditions: Those reforms must not "limit attorneys' fees or impose caps on damages.". (CNN)
Talk Around Town: Food Bank sets hefty goal Nov 10, 2009
Joseph A. Califano Jr., founder and chairman of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University and former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, will discuss his new book, How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place, San Antonio. Califano will share almost 20 years worth of insight and research on what really prevents children from using drugs and alcohol... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Constitutional Ignorance Reigns Supreme on Capitol Hill Nov 10, 2009
Moving along, the HB passed by the Dems stipulates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, within 18 months of enactment of the Bill, determine a Federally approved Policy of Health Insurance. Each individual shall be required to carry Insurance in compliance with the HHS Secretary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Firms sneak vaccines away Nov 9, 2009
"It is shocking to think that private firms would be prioritized ahead of hospitals when the vaccine supply cannot meet the demand," he wrote in a letter to US Secretary of Health Kathleen Sebelius. New York City's health authorities said critics had got their facts wrong. (iAfrica.com)
Related: House, Senate health care bills detailed Nov 9, 2009
GOVERNMENT-RUN PLAN: A new public plan available through the insurance exchanges would be set up and run by the secretary of Health and Human Services. Democrats originally designed the plan to pay Medicare rates plus 5 percent to doctors. (Yahoo News)
McCaughey: Pelosi Bill's Radical Agenda Revealed Nov 8, 2009
118) provides that 18 months after the bill becomes law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will decide what a "qualified plan" covers and how much you'll be legally required to pay for it. That's like a banker telling you to sign the loan agreement now, then filling in the interest rate and repayment terms 18 months later. (Newsmax)
Abortion an obstacle in House's health bill Nov 7, 2009
Mr. Altmire said that, aside from entreaties from the leadership, he fielded phone calls yesterday from presidential chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and even Mr. Obama. The presidential call lasted about 10 minutes, Mr. Altmire said, with Mr. Obama asking about his thoughts more than "giving me the hard sell.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bernard Kerik Nov 6, 2009
Earlier today, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination to become secretary of Health and Human Services due to problems with his taxes. Daschle's withdrawal came just a short time after Nancy Killefer, Obama's selection to be chief performance officer, wrote a letter to the president withdrawing herself from consideration because of tax problems as well. (Salon)
LA doctor fakes exams, lets diseased immigrants get visas... Nov 5, 2009
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County's swine flu rate waning Nov 5, 2009
"We're working to inform every health care worker of how many lives they can protect by their decision to get vaccinated," said Secretary of Health Everette James. "They not only will protect themselves, but also their families, their patients and their co-workers.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CASD students start receiving H1N1 vaccine Nov 3, 2009
While delays in vaccine production have occurred, the department continues placing orders as soon as vaccine is allocated to ensure it reaches Pennsylvania residents as quickly as possible, said state Secretary of Health Everette James. The state said priority groups for receiving the H1N1 vaccination include pregnant women; persons six months to 24 years old; health care providers and emergency medical services personnel; parents, household members or caregivers of children under six months;... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obamacare Threatens to Alter U.S. Medical Education System Nov 2, 2009
Perhaps of greater concern to those concerned about federal intrusion into medical education are sections of the bill that direct the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to organizations that create academic programs. The grants for training medical residents in community-based settings defray the costs of developing curricula, and other costs. (Newsmax)
Details on health care bills in House, Senate Nov 1, 2009
GOVERNMENT-RUN PLAN: A new public plan available through the insurance exchanges would be set up and run by the secretary of Health and Human Services. Democrats originally designed the plan to pay Medicare rates plus 5 percent to doctors, but the final version -- preferred by moderate lawmakers -- instead would let the HHS secretary negotiate rates with providers. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
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GOVERNMENT-RUN PLAN: A new public plan available through the insurance exchanges would be set up and run by the secretary of Health and Human Services. Democrats originally designed the plan to pay Medicare rates plus 5 percent to doctors, but the final version -- preferred by moderate lawmakers -- instead would let the HHS secretary negotiate rates with providers. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
State Announces H1N1 Vaccine Hotline Nov 1, 2009
"Vaccine is still limited in South Dakota but supplies are slowly increasing. Right now, most vaccinations are being given in doctor's offices and clinics to high risk patients but by mid-November we hope to begin offering public clinics," said Doneen Hollingsworth, Secretary of Health. "This hotline will give South Dakotans one more resource to find out about those vaccination opportunities." Hollingsworth said South Dakotans can also check the web at http://h1n1. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
State Announces H1N1 Vaccine Hotline Nov 1, 2009
"Vaccine is still limited in South Dakota but supplies are slowly increasing. Right now, most vaccinations are being given in doctor's offices and clinics to high risk patients but by mid-November we hope to begin offering public clinics," said Doneen Hollingsworth, Secretary of Health. "This hotline will give South Dakotans one more resource to find out about those vaccination opportunities." Hollingsworth said South Dakotans can also check the web at http://h1n1. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Health care: Most wouldn't have public option Oct 30, 2009
Instead, it will have rates negotiated by the secretary of Health and Human Services, as swing-state "Blue Dog" Democrats preferred. Leaders are also working furiously to assure moderate Democrats that no public funds would be used for abortion. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Officials consider prescription monitoring program9:05 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 30, 2009
Theres a lot of detail to work out, Deputy Secretary of Health Laurie Gill said. Small groups are looking at a data system, legal issues, organization structure, including partnering with another state, and prevention and treatment. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Africare to Honor Grammy Award-Winner John Legend at 2009 Africare Dinner Oct 29, 2009
Dr. Louis Sullivan, Former US Secretary of Health and Human Services. Alexander Cummings, Chief Administrative Officer, Coca-Cola. (allAfrica.com)
A focus on the patient Oct 28, 2009
" It's an old story -- and one not limited to doctors. Dr. Fiorillo said that President Ronald Reagan's secretary of Health and Human Services proposed in 1985 a standard single-billing form he hoped all insurance companies would accept. The reason: The U.S. health system would save $5 billion a year in administrative costs. It is no wonder then, Dr. Fiorillo said, "that a common complaint of doctors is 'you're turning me into a clerical worker. " Dr. Fiorillo's own desk bore witness to the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tech projects to get big splash from second wave of stimulus spending Oct 28, 2009
In a recent meeting, William Corr, deputy secretary of Health and Human Service Department, William Wynn, deputy secretary of Defense Department and Scott Gould, deputy secretary of Veterans Affairs Department, pledged to open the Defense Departments health IT to the civilian community, DeSeve said. This wasnt a bunch of people who were visionaries or trying to give me a snow job; these were the deputy secretaries who will be held accountable if it doesnt happen, DeSeve said. (FCW.com)
Sebelius: Vaccine Will be Ready in Time Oct 27, 2009
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius appeared on CBS' "The Early Show" Monday to reassure concerns about a shortage of vaccine for the H1N1 swine flu. (CBS). (CBS News)
Ample Swine Flu Vaccine Will Be Available, HHS Secretary Says Oct 27, 2009
WASHINGTON (October 26, 2009)U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says vaccine for the swine flu virus "is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line.". Sebelius said in a nationally broadcast interview Monday that it's unfortunate supplies are not where officials intended them to be at this juncture, but also said there eventually will be enough to go around. (KWTX.com, TX)
Swine flu vaccine shipment arrived to Kittitas County last week Oct 27, 2009
The national emergency declaration, according to a news release from the federal office of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, grants waivers that allow clinics and hospitals to develop off-site emergency rooms to treat potential flu victims apart from other patients. Kittitas Valley Community Hospital in Ellensburg has already instituted patient visitation restrictions to keep the flu out of the hospital, and last week announced the establishment of a separate Monday through Friday... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
U.S. Issues Swine Flu Guidelines for Day-Care Programs Oct 27, 2009
"While we think everybody should take the flu seriously, children less than 5 years old are at high risk for complications from the flu," U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius said during a morning press conference. "Tragically, children do die, whether it's H1N1 or seasonal flu.". (MEDLINEplus)
Click to read:Obesity: A Weighty Issue Oct 26, 2009
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius calls the data "alarming.". "It has an impact at every step along the way, on costs and on quality of life, on a productive workforce," she told Doane. (CBS News)
Enemies of the State Oct 26, 2009
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius joyfully announced plans to use $250,000 per year of your money to create a National Resource Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Elders. If you re over 60 and living an alternative lifestyle, you ll be eligible to receive the special services of this new federally funded center. (Human Events Online)
Emergency Rules Cut Red Tape in H1N1 Fight Oct 26, 2009
The emergency declaration allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive federal rules for hospitals, permitting them to set up alternate treatment sites for H1N1 patients such as schools, community centers, or even tents. They can also establish special treatment sites within the hospital, which is Hopkins is doing. (CBS News)
Media Literacy question of the day Oct 25, 2009
is the U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services. . (CNN -- US)
Show transcript: October 22 Oct 25, 2009
Who is the U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services ... U.S. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES KATHLEEN SEBELIUS: Half the hospitalizations for flu-like illness are for people under the age of 25; very different picture than seasonal flu. (CNN -- US)
Single-payer proponents say state health care system 'broken' Oct 24, 2009
The trust would be overseen by a board that includes the secretary of health and human services, the secretary of administration and finance, the commission of public health, three gubernatorial appointees, three appointees of the attorney general and eight members elected by state residents. All Massachusetts residents would be eligible to receive health care through the trust, as well as non-residents who work more than 20 hours a week in Massachusetts, pay Massachusetts income and payroll... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Experts: Obamacare Will Erode Medical Quality Oct 23, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:04 PM. (Newsmax)
HEALTH SEC SICK? Oct 22, 2009
Was the Secretary of Health and Human Services a smoker. I know our President smokes like a chimney, but it would be even more incongruent if the Sec. of HHS was a smoker. (The Drudge Report)
HHS faces hurdles on electronic exchange of medical lab results Oct 21, 2009
Roughly 8,000 hospital labs and 6,000 independent clinical labs perform three quarters of the lab testing in the United States and some of those facilities have installed interfaces that enable standardized electronic delivery of the results, Jonah Frohlich, deputy secretary of health information technology at California's Health and Human Services Agency, testified before the Information Exchange Workgroup. Without interfaces in place, many lab results that could be sent electronically are... (FCW.com)
Carol Baker appointed chair of national CDC advisory committee on immunization practices Oct 20, 2009
19, 2009) Carol J. Baker, M.D., the executive director of Texas Children's Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research, has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Dr. Baker previously served as a member of the committee; her appointment is effective immediately and continues through June 2010. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
For 12 million on Medicare, premium set to jump 15% next year Oct 20, 2009
Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, urged the Senate to approve a bill, already passed by the House, to block the scheduled increase in Medicare premiums. We are in tremendously difficult economic times, and seniors are being hit particularly hard, Sebelius said. (Boston Globe)
Michelle Obama to go on Leno show Friday Oct 20, 2009
Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and MSNBCs Chris Matthews have also appeared on the segment. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Television)
Congress and Obama Show Contempt for Americans Oct 19, 2009
and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. C-SPAN isn t there, and there s no way for the American people to know what deals are being cut. (Human Events Online)
Click to read:H1N1's Links to Pneumonia Appear Clearer Oct 18, 2009
Vaccine makers and federal officials will be immune from lawsuits that result from any new swine flu vaccine, under a document signed by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. reported the Associated Press earlier this month. (CBS News)
Lawmaker's 'RedNeck Rap' draws ire Oct 16, 2009
Woods said he encountered Otto in March while walking between the Statehouse and an office building, and Otto said he'd confused Woods with Rod Bremby, the state's secretary of health and environment. Woods said Otto told him, I almost shot you. (AZCentral -- News)
Baucus Charade Passed, Now For Real Health Care Bill Oct 15, 2009
It gives the secretary of Health and Human Services the power to define benefits for every private plan in America and to redefine those benefits annually. That s a lot of power over people s lives. (Human Events Online)
Dems One Step Closer to Health Care Bill Oct 15, 2009
Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and White House Health Policy Adviser Nancy Anne DeParle were just a few of President Obama's advisers who met with Democratic leaders to discuss crafting out a final health care bill. The negotiations took place in the room that served as the late Sen. (ABC News -- Business)
You Will Get Health Insurance at DMV -- Literally (It's in the Bill) Oct 14, 2009
If this bill becomes law, it will be the duty of the U.S. secretary of health and human services or the state governments overseeing federally mandated health-insurance exchanges to ensure that you can get your health insurance at the DMV.. You will also be able to get it at Social Security offices, hospitals, schools and "other offices" the government will name later. (Townhall.com)
Economists meet in St. Louis Oct 13, 2009
Other confirmed conference speakers are Donald Kohn, vice chairman of the ; Alan Krueger, assistant secretary for economic policy for the ; and Tommy Thompson, 19th Secretary of Health and Human Services. The meeting began Saturday runs through Tuesday. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Fmr. HHS secretary backs Baucus bill Oct 13, 2009
The former secretary of Health and Human Services under President George H.W. Bush announced Monday he supports the Senate Finance Committee's healthcare reform effort. Dr. Louis Sullivan, a Republican, that he remains skeptical of some of the proposal's policy specifics, but he called the chairman's mark "a compromise that has elements that indeed, I think, all individuals, Republicans or Democrats, can support.". (TheHill.com)
Standing Apart: 5 Repubs Back Health Reform Oct 12, 2009
Tommy Thompson, former secretary of Health and Human Services. Mark McClellan, former Medicare chief. (ABC News)
Tangled web of interests dot long road to health payment reform Oct 12, 2009
Coakley s health care division chief Thomas O Brien, who sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services JudyAnn Bigby last week, argued that forcing health care providers to share payments for services could frustrate cost-containment efforts unless it is coupled with measures to correct market distortion. To overlay a Global Payment Methdology on a market with price disparities that do not reflect quality or acuity could serve to perpetuate those market distortions absent adoption of... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
States test the boundaries of medical marijuana Oct 11, 2009
Dr. Alfredo Vigil, New Mexico's secretary of health, said tight regulation of medical marijuana programs was crucial ... Dr. Alfredo Vigil, New Mexico's secretary of health, said tight regulation of medical marijuana programs was crucial. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
U.S. enters threshold of A/H1N1 epidemic Oct 10, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius appealed for widespread inoculation against the A/H1N1 flu on Wednesday. Special A/H1N1 flu vaccination clinics at schools are being planned in many states. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sebelius visits SLU to promote H1N1 shot Oct 7, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius visited on Tuesday to promote the new H1N1 influenza vaccine. SLU s Center for Vaccine Development was picked to help develop a vaccine for the swine flu. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Not a Death Panel, a Death Mandate Oct 7, 2009
In fact, the health care bill that the Senate Finance Committee finished amending last week specifically assigns just such a duty to the secretary of health and human services ... What the Finance Committee bill does is mandate that the secretary of health and human services make certain that the health insurance exchange in every state include an insurance plan that covers abortions that go beyond those funded by the Hyde Amendment -- that go beyond covering abortion in cases of rape, incest or... (Townhall.com)
Doctors slammed by swine flu shot fears Oct 6, 2009
Comes down to local decisionsKathleen Sebelius, secretary of Health and Human Services, acknowledged the concerns, but said it was up to local health departments to run interference between doctors, hospitals and the federal government. "Ive heard a lot about how much confusion there is about how to get the vaccine, Ms. Sebelius said Friday. Well never, from the mother ship, give one national picture, she added. Its going to be many, many local decisions. What we do need to... (MSNBC -- Health)
South Dakota reports first H1N1 death Oct 5, 2009
Health care workers are at high risk for the flu because of their close contact with infected people, said state Secretary of Health Doneen Hollingsworth. It s essential that they are among the first vaccinated so we can assure a healthy work force that s able to take care of the ill. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hospitals attack statepay proposal Oct 4, 2009
Dr. JudyAnn Bigby, secretary of health and human services, said she couldn t comment on the feasibility of the initial timetable. There s no example to point to [that says] this is how long it takes to do this, she said. (Boston Globe)
10/2/2009, 8:43pm Relax: its just the flu Oct 3, 2009
Doneen Hollingsworth, South Dakota Secretary of Health, recently wrote in the Journal some simple steps would help minimize exposure to the flu. Make it a routine to wash your hands often with soap and water. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Ga. orders swine flu vaccine Oct 3, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius approved the release Wednesday. The CDC doesn't have an exact count of swine flu deaths and hospitalizations, but existing reports suggest the infection has caused more than 600 deaths and more than 9,000 hospitalizations since the virus was first identified in April. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A look at health care plans in Congress Oct 2, 2009
GOVERNMENT-RUN PLAN: A new public plan available through the insurance exchanges would be set up and run by the secretary of Health and Human Services. Democrats originally designed the plan to pay Medicare rates plus 5 percent to doctors, but the version that passed the Energy and Commerce Committee instead would let the HHS secretary negotiate rates with providers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Doctor's Offices Packed With Flu Patients Oct 2, 2009
"We are accelerating this program as fast as we can without jeopardizing any of the safety steps," said Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. "In the mean time, keep your kids home if they are sick. Don't spread the flu to playmates and classmates.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
University will receive swine flu vaccine Oct 2, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announced Sept. 15 that the Food and Drug Administration had approved the H1N1 vaccination for use, and said there will be enough vaccines to immunize U.S. citizens who fall in the target group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people from 6 months to 24 years of age should receive the vaccine, as well as pregnant women and caregivers for children under 6 months of age. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
First Rights: Key Senate health bill's deadly fine print Oct 1, 2009
There is a section (page 80, the Chairmans Mark) that gives Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of Health and Human Services, permission to adjust these strictures for those physicians who tend to serve less healthy individuals who may require more intensive interventions. . (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Streamline health agencies Oct 1, 2009
A governor's Cabinet post secretary of health and environmental control to manage the boards would be created. DHEC is the state's sixth-largest agency with 3,800 full-time workers and about 500 more in temporary positions. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
