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American Health Care Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives
May 5, 2017
… Budget Office (CBO) released an analysis of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on May 24, 2017. The CBO is a … it will not vote on the AHCA and will instead write its own health care bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell … essential health benefits, such as prescription drugs, mental health care and lab services, among many others. The …
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Poetry Contest Calls for Pieces Related to Health
March 31, 2015
… Awareness Month. A special contest from the journal Health Affairs gives the lyrically inclined in our community … both themes at once by sharing experiences through poetry. Health Affairs explains : We are holding a poetry contest … for well-crafted poems that touch on topics related to health and health policy. Three winning poems will be …
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Making Sense of Health Care Reform in Washington
July 20, 2017
… Over the last five months, health care reform debate has dominated in Congress. As this … This blog was updated on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, after a health care vote in the Senate. MJFF: It feels like news stories on health care reform change every hour. What's actually …
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What's Going on with Health Care in Washington?
October 25, 2017
… On October 12, President Trump made several health care announcements. Since then, you've probably seen … purchase coverage on the individual market (also called a health exchange) may see their costs increase and plan … next. Stay tuned to the Foundation blog for the latest on health care reform in Washington. …
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Science Magazine: The Health Bill's Cures for Research
March 23, 2010
… By Jocelyn Kaiser The landmark health care reform bill passed by the House of … Barack Obama's signature is mostly about expanding health insurance coverage. But buried within the 2400 pages … that touch on clinical research. Most directly tied to health care is language creating a new, independent, …
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MJFF's Debi Brooks Joins Future of Health Summit Panel: “Shooting for the Moon: Embracing Moonshot Philanthropy to Revolutionize Human Health”
November 8, 2023
… Embracing Moonshot Philanthropy to Revolutionize Human Health.” This week medical experts, leading scientists and … leaders joined The 2023 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit in Washington, D.C. and virtually to confront … affecting medical research, preventative care and public health. Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) Co-Founder and CEO …