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AIDS [10]
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- June, 1997 MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT . FR: RE: Bruce Reed . Sandy Thurman Chris Jennings Status of Current AIDS Initiatives This memo provides a status report on all of your current AIDS initiatives, including your commitment to developing
State of the Union [2]
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- to recruit, . prepare and provide professional development for superihtendents and principals, and other school leaders. Charter Schools The President's budget will increase funding for charter scho~ls by $30 million dollars from $i45 million to $175 million
AIDS [11]
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- of Appeals Councilman Lawrence Bell, President, Baltimore City Council Mrs. Shirely Marcus-Allen, University Regent Mrs. Anne C. Boucher, University Regent Ms. Gwendolyn Burrell, University Regent Mrs. Frances Draper, University Regent Mr. Dallas R. Evans
- care endeavors, the commission will study and, where appropriate, develop recommendations for the president on: 1) consumer protection: 2) quality measures; and 3) access and availability of treatment and services, especially to the underserved
Race and Health [5]
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- of existing knowledge and best practices, but the development of new approaches. The President's budget proposes a total of$150 million over five years for grants to up to 3D communities, chosen through a competitive grant process coordinated by the Centers
Koop Foundation [1]
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- DoD T eiemedicine rUbrary Investors Conference NHlI Tested Disney Celebratioo Sustainable Development Volunteer Pr~ram *CoreFuM~ KooJ) HII Busir~s ~ A~r$ IEEE Koop Health Newai< r,o,. " FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON THE KOOP FOUNDATION
FY 97 Budget [1]
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- to evaluate the effectiveness of educational efforts to change behavior. Education. Based on research findings from the National Institutes of Health, the. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Race and Health [6]
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- in several ways. In July, the President will participate in a nationally televised dialogue on race on PBS, with Jim Lehrer. In October, there will be a national research conference convened by the National Research Council. That conference will examine past
Ritalin
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- with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Clarice Kestenbaum, MD, President, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Ronald F. Levant, Ph.D., Board of Directors, American Psychological Ass'ociation Harold James McGrady, Jr., MD, Council
AIDS [4]
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- 1996, mid prepared the first federal biomedical research plan for HIVIAIDS in 1997. In May 1997, President Clinton announced a comprehensive AIDS vaccine research initiative designed to lead to the development ofan AIDS vaccine within 10 years
FY 99 Budget [1]
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- to give the CDFI Fund authorization to launch small business capital enhancement program to back state-run loan loss reserve funds that permit banks to make more difficult small business loans. . 2. Sustainable Development. -Environmental Activity Bonds
- . The President also supports extending these same protections to Medicare beneficiaries. This legislation is supported by 45 health care organizations including: the American Medical Association, the American Nurses Association, the National. Council of Senior
- teaching hospitals :with t4ea own provider number and to develop recommendations for , ,implementation of such f"manc~g as part of the President's 'FY 1999 budget request to Congress. Suc!! support, would be a major step toward , leveling
Children's Health [3]
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- of the final1997 FBI Unifonn Report -- which will continue to show large decreases in crime -- the President give a major policyispeech on how this Administration's efforts have helped to fuel the longest "\ ~ sustained drop in violent crime in nearly 40 years
- unveiling tomorrow. Directed OPM to develop model plan for Federal hiring of people wi disabilities -- Vice President unveiled 12/98. PRESIDENT CLINTON AND VICE PRESIDENT GORE UNVEIL NEW INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICANS
- . At this event, you accepted the final report from your Quality Commission, which called for a health quality council to develop unprecedented national quality improvement goals and a privately-administered forum to develop new tools to empower consumers
Diabetes [1]
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- . Sa'sic research, much of it funded by the t\IIDDK, underpins many therapies developed for diabetes--insu'lin pumps, various forms 6f insulin, and strategies for treating insulin dependent, or type 1, diabetes; and a host of medications for non-insulin
Medicare Drug Benefit [2]
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- a voluntary.. comprehensive prescription drug benefit that is available to all Medicare beneficiaries regardless ofincome or health status. In a letter to Minority Leader Tom Daschle, James Firman, President and CEO of the . National Council on the Aging
[Telemedicine] [1]
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- . In 1995, after the Vice President asked the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a greater leadership role in developing cost-effective health applications for the NIl, the Commerce Department joined forces with HHS to form the Joint
AIDS [8]
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- ;ocacy group Public Citizen I charged Tuesday . . I The government says the studies are ethical b~cause they are the only way to find new HIV protections that poor countries can lafford. Pregnant women in developing countries today do not get
- Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAlBox Number: 23753 Box 13 FOLDER TITLE: Increase in NIH Funding for Biomedical Research [3] gfJO RESTRICTION CODES . Presidential Records Act - 144 U.S.c. 2204(a)1 PI P2 P3 P4 National Security
- to understand, prevent and treat cancer. On March 26, 1996, President Clinton announced the FDA Initiative on Reinventfng the Regulation ofCancer Drugs. which outlined several initiatives to enhance cancer drug development and to provide opportunities
FY 96 Budget [1]
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- ("' """, " , · President Clinton's Reasons for Vetoing the. Republican Budget: . 82 Selected Issu.es (, " " December 6, 1995 "" (revised) " , . President Clinton's Reasons for Vetoing the Republican Budget: , 82 Selected Issues. I
- Director Stephen H. Koslow, Ph.D. 1 Division of Clinical and -Treatment Research Acting Director Jane A. Steinberg. Ph.D. I ----f. National Mental Health Advisory Council -, f I ! Division of Epid imiology and Services R ~search
FY 2001 Budget [1]
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- I DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL i - i EXE[UTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 6FFICE. OF MI'.NI'.GEMENT AND BUDGET i WASHINGTON, D.C. 2.0503 I Cc t:(l-( C THE DIRECTOR December 14, 1999 Cu(2,( { , ..,. v·{ +-VV~ MEMORANDUM FOR GENE SPERLING I
AIDS [7]
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- peri odically faces bankruptcy. In spring 1997. Vice President AI Gore endorsed a community proposal to provide coverage for most of those in medical freefall: Instead of waiting for a per son to develop AIDS and qualify for disability, why not have
- Cancer .lDstitute (NCI). to speed new developments in the battle against cancer. AACR President Donald S. Coffey, Ph.D .• had written to President Clinton and Vice President Gore in December to urge that the Administration propose a significant
- be developed through Mrs. Gore, Mental Health Policy Advisor to the President, with the Office ofthe Vice President,White House Domestic Policy Council, White House Office of Public Liaison, and Department of Health and Human Services. The White House Domestic
- ) "~. :. "The National Council on Aging, Inc. Supports the President's Initiativeon Diabetes. ' Better screening is essential to make sure cases are correctly diagnosed. NCOA [The National Council on Aging, Inc.] strongly supports efforts to develop and disseminate
Satcher Confirmation [2]
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- care; health care policy development and planning, education, research, health professions education, and family medicine. Dr. Satcher was President of Meharry Medical College from 1982 until he was named Director of CDC. Before joining Meharry, he
- , but the volume was not sustained after payments stopped. 19 Although some reporting systems that focus on adverse events, such as hos pital patients experiencing nosocomial infections, are used to develop incidence rates and track changes in these rates over
Organ Donations [9]
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- question about their medical urgency. We propose that HHS adopt the following regulation with respect to these issues: The OPTN contractor will develop clearly defined medical criteria for prioritizing patients in each status on the national waiting list
Republican Vouchers [8]
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- projected. In 12 of those years, insolvenCYI was projected within a 10 year time frame. Following e~ch such ptojection, Congress and the Administration acted to secure the trust fundalid extend its life. That is precisely what President' .. ' . . . . Dinton
Medicare Commission [1]
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- of theTreasury, debt held by the public falls. ' The President'S proposal appears to be premised on the belief that the only the way to sustain · surpluses is to tie them to Social Security and Medicare. He has merged two separate guestions: (1) how much
- to ~btain Medigap COVefage. The President's plan follows the lead of eleven states which hive already guaranteed Medigap coverage for disabled persons. . I· . . ,... .. '.. , .' 3. ,Medical Savings Aced u;n 15 (MSAs). The Republican agreement
AIDS [5]
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- . Advisory Council. The President created the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS to provide him and his Administration with expert outside advice on the ways in which the Federal government should respond to the HIVI AIDS epidemic. Disability
Medicare Buy-In [3]
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- ; and the chair of the National Economic Council, Gene Sperling, who coordinates the president's economic policies. And I want to welcome Ruth Kain. I'll introduce her in just a moment, and she's going to present the president. And I want to acknowledge her
Needle Exchange [1]
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- but refUsed to try to pay for. "This administration is now publicly stating how to slow.it (the AIDS epidemic) down and is saying they lack the courage to do it," said an angry Dr. Scott Hitt, chairman of President Clinton's AIDS advisory council. Scientific
Organ Donations [12]
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- 'wants to, increase the number oforgan donations. So do the nation's hospitals and health, systems. We, appreciate the Vice President's long-,standing leadership on this issue, and support the proposed public-private partnerships to improve pubJic
[Telemedicine] [2]
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- , considers telemedicine an "integrated and complete system ofhealth care delivery which uses telecommunications and computer technology in place of face-to-face contact between provider and client or two providers." (1995) More recent telemedical developments
Race and Health [1]
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- for restructuring and reinvigoration of the AIDS vaccine research program. Lastly, the President has announced the creation of the Va~cine REsearch Center on the NIH campus to mobilize considerable scientific resources towards the, development of an AIDs vaccine
FY 97 Budget [4]
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- to the Military Construction Subcommittee. The Budget Agreement assumed that subfunction 053 would be funded at the President's request level, and that the additional spending in the agreement would go to Defense military activities. , • Land Acquisition
Human Genome
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- .' , \.. 20f5 3/15/20008:09 AM A Call tor Sharing of Research Causes Gene Stocks to Plunge http://www.nytimes.comllibrary/nat. ..cience/031500sci-human-genome.html , Celera andits president, Dr. J. Craig\lenter, hav~ long been at odds with the leading
- Davidson, President and CEO Rick Pollack, Vice President Tom Nichols, Vice President John Podesta Gene Sperling (if available) Mary Beth Cahill Jack LewlDan Mendelson Wedffhur Women's Groups Older Women's League Alzheimer's Assn. AAUW Gene Sperling
FY 2000 Budget
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- ' that this proposal is extremely complex and encourages home ownership among those leaSt likely to be' able to afford it on a sustainable basis. ' Tax Credit For Equity Investments in CDFls The Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994
- /politicalI arena, Dr. Reardon's interest in horticulture has led him to . . found and develop a. thriving ~holesale nursery business on land adjoining his home outside Portland. He has been active In the American Rose Society and is a past president
Republican Vouchers [11]
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- ! .' MEMORANDUM TO: FR: RE: Carol Rasco Chris and Jen Attached Contrasting Medicare Cut Charts June 26, 1995 Attached is a set of charts that help graphically illustrate the differences between the President and the Republicans
Medicare Commission [5]
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- acceptable including core benefits, adequacy of access to care through the plan's provider network, financial solvency, quality assurance, and beneficiary appeals. The request would· highlight any changes in requirements enacted by Congress and the President
Rural Health
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- ; cleanups by: 36% -- or $560 million -- below the President's balanced: b~dget >Ttte~e cuts , will r~strictor stop clean-:ups of sites nati,on\Vide that pos~ a threat to public; health and the , ,. , ., •.. . . . environment. . i" ., , , 'I ' 'r
- . They say that many of their state programs are inadequate, some having as few as one employee. The President's FY 1998 budget proposes to spend $36 million. Of this $10 million increase, CDC tells us that approximately 70% would go to improve prevention
- suStained." wor;k, requirements. Senator SIMON on in some other. nutritiori': programs. I , 'The' PRESIDING OFFICER. The education work exemptions. and' "then 'find that unacceptable: , , , question'is' on agreeing to' the motion Senator FEINSTEIN
Medicare Fraud and Abuse [1]
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- will establish a statewide beneficiary outreach council, conduct train-the-trainer sessions targeted toward volunteers, in the insurance counseling and ombudsman programs, conduct regional education workshops for older Virginians and their families and develop
- Granholm, for joining us; and Mayor Hollister, the state legislators, county commissioners and city council members' who are here. And I thank President Anderson of the Lansing Community College for making me feel so welcome h e r e . ' .,. I love
- Background on Arkansas Children's Health Plan (2 pages) 9/24/97 P5 COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAiBox Number: 23746 Box 14 FOLDER TITLE: Insurance Coverage Expansion [1] g02 RESTRICTION
AIDS [3]
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- ORGANIZATIONS . Academy for Educational Development Advocates for Youth . AFL-CIO AIDS Action Council AIDS Drug Assistance Program Working Group AIDS National Interfaith Network AIDS Network of the Tri-State Area AIDS Policy Center for Children, Youth
FY 2001 Budget [2]
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- . The President should include his reform plan in the budget. We could include the June proposal unchanged, a modified version of it, or we could see if we could work with key Congressional members to develop a bipartisan plan for introduction in January. Below
- Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OA/Box Number: 23749 FOLDER TITLE: Balanced Budget Act/Givebacks [8] gfl47 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act -(44 U.S.C. 2204{a)( Freedom of Information Act - (5 U.S.c
FY 96 Budget [6]
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- TO: Council of Deans Council of Academic Societies Council of Teaching Hospitals Organization of Student Representatives Organization of Resident Representatives FROM: Jordan J. Cohen, M.D., President SUBJECT: 1994-95 Officers of the Association
Home Health [3]
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- plug any funding shortfall, no matter how large. "'hi, "reform" does nothing to help ensure Medi care's sustainability or to reduce the federal budget deficit. It simply makes the program look more solvent on p;Jper, thereby allowing the adminisLration
- Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) ONBox Number: 23758 FOLDER TITLE: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary gf150 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 V.S.c. 2204(a)[ Freedom of Information Act - [5 V.S.c. SS2(b
- MAY-t5-98 14.25 PROM.OMS DIRECtOR I D, PAGE " EXECUTIVE OFFICe: OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, O.C. 20503 May 15, 1996 . ,The Honorable Pete V. Domenici , IChairman. :Committee on the Budget IU.S. Senate
Long Term Care [6]
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- PRESIDENT CLINTON'S ItONG-TERM CARE AND DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT HEALTH CARE AGENDA $6.3 Billion Long-Term Care Initiative, includes: * $5.5 billion $1,000 Tax Credit for Chronically-Ill/Disabled of All Ages OR their Caregivers * $625 million
- l~ssthanthe President's proposal. So it is likely that. . . Me'dicare would be taking on onlythe most expensive individuals in this ag~: ..... group;, . w vY ' . ." , 03/07/98 15:36 NATL ECO COUNCIL the P~esident estimates that 300,000 people
Race and Health [2]
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- Domestic F>olicy Council Executive Office of the President 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington. DC :20500 lmlllOOl31C fli,l Pn.'SidcI11 J4J\ L, B«.lo.... M,D, Sei:"'~,.,· H~IH)' M
- -A~ ~-----------------------~~~--- :: '. ': ',', . , , ". -- ri) " ' ',' ", " ~'welfare Reform Talking Points . . , ,0 A broken system. When President Clinton ran for president four years ago, he pledged to'end welfare as we know it. Since taking office, President Clinton has done everything in his
- with providing care to patien~. The President remains committed to reducing these burdens. Standards would be adopted to simplify the use of electronic health information . transactions. New federal standards would be developed to assure the security and privacy
- Quarter. 1996 359 MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT , Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week -' May 11-17, 1997 , , The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has desig nated May 11-17, 1997, as Alcohol
- ,. MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT The President's plan to modernize Medicare would include a new, voluntary Medicare drug benefit. Called Medicare Part D, it would offer all beneficiaries, for the. first time, access to affordable, high
Nursing Homes
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- . A decade ago, Congress passed a major nursing:-home reform bill, which did help to cut dpwn on,the use of - physical restraints ~d t~anquilizers.But in 1995 a quarter of the nation's nursing homes failed even to assess each patient's needs or develop
- to the Web Development Team. Read our Privacy Policy 4of4 12/20/199910:10 AM PRESIDENT CLINTON SIGNS LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO BOOST THE EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES December 17,1999 Today, in a ceremony at the Franklin Delano
- the President announced the members of his Quality Commission, charging the Commission to develop a patients bill of rights which will include adequate consumer grievances and appeals processes. We support legislation requiring the 48-hour stays for women
- the freestanding limits and 112% of the average per diem routine services costs ofhospital-based SNFs. Routine cost limits . for SNF care are required to be updated every 2 years: In the interim the Secretary applies a SNF market basket developed by HCFA to reflect
- commercial relatiom~hip. 0, November to-II. in Sevine. SpaiD. approxin\a101y OIJD buDdred or 1"I1ote U.S. and European CEO's leaders will meet with top govemmCDt oftlc1aJs hoi ,the Transatlantic BlElncss Dialogue (TABO) Conference to develop
- · insurance. 10. Standards developed by the NAIC for the individual and small group market shall be uniform for all carriers. 11. Each state will publish annually and disseminate a list of all of the health plans in the state offerinQ the FedMed
HMO Withdrawal [2]
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- on the stability in the Medicare+Choic~ program. For this reason, the President's Budget will provide for a transition :that would .... ,.. This transition will cost the Medicare program _._ over 5 years. [fU1. J e -c.: ~.." Secretary initiate an campaign
Balanced Budget Act [1]
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- a~tivities. It will also fund bioscience research and begin implementing the Egg Safety Action Plan adopted by the President's Council on Food Safety. " , ./ IMPROVING WORKER SAFETY. The bill includes additional funding for efforts to improve worker
- the 2001 issue because we do not want to be the only ones raising it. We will keep you apprised of developments. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 THE DIRECTOR , , November "5, 1999 The Honorable
- of the United States 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue The White House Washington, D.C. 20500, Pre9ide~t Dear Mr. President; I write to you, tQday, regarding the reform and renewal of the 'u.S. Food and Drug AdministratioD. .The FDA is ripe for a full revie
- with President Clinton and my .colleagues in the Senate to develop bipartisan legislation designed to protect each and every one of us from being unfairly discriminated against on the basis of our genetic make-up." -- Senator Jim Jeffords, Chair, Senate Labor ~d
Assisted Suicide [6]
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- .", Jeffrey B. H?lter, MD President , I NAnONAL HEALTH COUNCIL July ~l, 1998 The Honorable Jim Sensenbrenn~ United States House ofRepresentatives 2332 Rayburn House Officc.Buildb.'1g , . Washington, DC 20515 Jk)ud olDI..n::I:totS O>DIrpuooa, JaM)I
- p.m. - Kathy Buto 3:55-4:05 p.m. - Linda Ruiz 4:05-4: 10 p.m. - Nancy-Ann Miri DeParle 4: 10-4:30 p.m. - Discussion LOCATION: Room 216 OEOB PARTICIPANTS: White House Chris Jennings, Deputy Assistant to the President for Health Policy . Sara Bianchi
- .' http://www.pub.whitehouse.gov/uri-.. .Ioma.eop.gov.lIs/200 01 I11917.text.l THE WHITE HOUSE t1.~V:{,;tS~·'I~t~~~ Id~1\ .2~\)~ Office of the Press REMARKS ON ~lo PRESIDENT CARE I' The IOval Office 11:50 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good
Medicare Drug Benefit [4]
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- This W~$k's'~~ess ,Brietings and Releases .... '\ http://www.whitehouse.govllibrary/ThisWeek.cgi?type=p&date=0&briefing=6 ~ May 16,2000 ,STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ,ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT FOR MILITARY RETIREES . THE WHITE HOUSE Office
Medicare Buy-In [4]
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- /97 TO: FROM: CHRIS JENNINGS DEPUTY ASST TO THE PRESIDENT FOR HEALTH POLICY DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL OFFICE OF POLICY DEVELOPMENTS REBECCA M. BLANK == I :,~ 'l..-II EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TH E PRESI DENT COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS WASHINGTON
- Willlon's Oi£ease Assor,ljlrinn It Steering Committee / i, . , ~I)05 President Clinton's Challenge to Develop an AIDS Vaccine Does Not Undermine. But Rather Builds on His Strong Record on AIDS Research, Treatment, and Prevention , President
- MEDICARE TRUST FUND SOLVENCY PROBLEM Unlike tbe Republicans, Tbis is Not a Problem Democrats Just Discovered. The President, his Administration and the Democrats have been concerned about Medicare trust fund from the beginning. OBRA 1993
- , United States Senator from the State of New Hampshire II, The Honorable Ron Wyden, United States Senator from the State of Oregon . HI. A panel consisting of: I Stuart M, Butler, Ph, D" Vice President for Domestic Research, The Heritage. Foundation
- . The Council of American Survey Research Organizations 'CASRO) rate is more conservative, and follows a method developed by CASRO. This method factors in unanswered attempts .and thus provides a measure of both telephone sampling efficiency and willingness
Long Term Care [1]
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- FOR.GENE SPERLING ASS1STANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ECONOMlC "POLICY AND DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL O.rS . . FROM: KARL SCuOLZ DEPVTY ASSIST~ SECRETARY (fAXANALYSlS) SUBJECI'. LonK'"Term Care Tax Prderen~ . . Attached arc talking
FY 97 Budget [3]
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- On Friday, senior leadership at AARP met with the Vice-President and gave him a letter for the President which indicates their support for the Budget Agreement. As you will note, the letter states thatthe size ofthe Medicare savings and increase in premiums
Fraud
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- Office of the Deputy Attorney General United States Department of Justice , TO: i 2950 Pennsylvania Aye. NW Washington-; D: C. '20530,\ ' Christopher Jennings FAX: 456.;2878 Deputy Assistant' to the President! Health Policy , ,FROM
Assisted Suicide [4]
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- standards for pain management or palliative care; existing and developing standards in the private sector and research community will continue to be the gold standard. • Prohibits federal guidelines or standards of care The PRP A does not give the DEA new
Long Term Care [5]
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- '~ .:', ---'-,-- - - - - OCJA - - , - - - - , - --, ~O,02 Healtb Insurance As$Oclation of America. Charles N. Kahn ill President October 11, 2000 \\ 'The Honorable,Bill Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avemie,N.W, Washington, DC
- the,;; comprehensive effort to low~rthe i'nfgrit mortality rate how~tos of corporate collaboration, local evaluation and an infimt' to a level that is more compatible with other developed, I' " 'h 'd' I :d' ! ' b . . ' . f 'countries: This issue of Progrill1i Update
- : Clinton Presidential Records Domestie Policy Council Chris Jennings OAfBox Number: 23751 Box 4 FOLDER TITLE: . Balanced Budget Act-Medicaid [7] gf4 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - 144 U.S.C. 2204(a») Freedom of Information Act -15 U.S.c
- to significant financial risks in the event of I MEWA insolvency. Furthermore, it is highly unlikely that the Labor Department will have sufficient resources to develop an effective regulatory presence throughout the country. (A r~cent Georgia State
HMO Victims [1]
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- . When the nurse was not on duty, the fetus developed problems and died .. The .Corcorans had no remedy for damages against United under ERISA. The Corcorans' claim for state damages were eliminated due to ERISA. CANNON v. GROUP HEALTH SERVICES
HMO Victims [7]
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- care could not exist without (regulation). There have to be rules to sustain public confidence." LEXIS-· NEXIS· [email protected] member of the Reed Elsevi.er pk group [email protected] rm:mo
- Special Assistant to the President for HealtlI Policy Development Domestic Policy Council Old Executive Office Building Room 213 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Wash~ngton, D.C. 20500 Dear Chris: As a follow-up to our recent telephone conversation, I have
Medicare Drug Benefit [9]
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- for the American Association of Retired Persons, National Pharmaceutical Council, and Pharmaceutical Executive Magazine, Survey on Prescription Drug Issues and Usage Among Americans Aged 50 and Older, I (May 1996). Senate Special Committee on Aging, Developments
- . 14.1 13.9· 13.6 13.4 12.9 23.3 24.5 24.5 24.3 24.5 24.2 21.8 23.1 22.1 21.1 22.3 23.7 21.1 George W.IBush for President Official Site: Issues . , , ' ." .. wy~iwyg:III92lhttp://www.bush2000.comlissues.asp?FormMode=FullText&ID=5 Health Care
Medicare Drug Benefit [10]
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- Meg Weston. Presidftll Jeannine A. GuUman. Edi.tor and Vice President , . George NeavoH. Editorial, Page Edicor TIlE.NATION'S ElDERLY Curt Hazlett. Managing Editor MONDAY JULY 27.1998 .Some prescriptions are entirely too expensive
Bio-Terrorism
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- wreak havoc with the daily lives of our citizens ..We know that otner countries are developing papabilities for such disruption. To defend against a cyber attack; 'President Clinton will call in his forthcoming budget for path-breaking new programs
- 1,1991 Christopher Jamings Deputy AssistiDt to the President fOr Heakh PoJic.y 0fJice oCthe DomC&tic Policy Council 216 Old Executive .Office Building WasbiDgton, DC 20502 Dear Chris: ? /"": It has come to my attemion that Chris Queram. CEO
Koop Foundation [2]
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- , "~, / .' . The C. Everett Koop Institute MAPPING THE HEALTH INFORMAnON INFRASTRUCTURE (HI!) October 1994 . Summary: The purpose of this project is to develop and distribute a runtime geographic information system (GIS) database
Women's Health
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- , the "21st Century Research Fund" wouldlprovide the largest increases in history for the National Institutes of Health ($1.15 billion). And, for the first time, the President is proposing a sustained investment in biomedical research with a 50percent increase
State of the Union [3]
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- an economic adjustment strategy. The President will propose $50 million in additional community adjustment assistance as part of the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration's (BDA) budget. This will allow us to do more for co~unities
- to reviewing and approving home testing kits, including those for illegal drugs, was developed during the administrations of Presidents Reagan and Bush. ' The President is,pleased that you intend to re-evaluate this policy as it applies to home tests
Quality Commission [3]
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- and Quality in the Health Care Industry. The President Win can on the Commission to develop a "Consumer Bill of Rights" to promote and assure patient protections and health care quality, . The Advisory Commission was created through an Executive Order signed
Race and Health [1]
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- of Congress, Ohio Rodney Hood, MD, President, National Medical Association Susan Shinagawa, Chair, Intercultural Cancer Council . Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, President, National Hispanic Medical Association Laura Williams, MD, Board Member, Association of American
- departments to develop and oversee policies to prevent these incidents. Just a few weeks ago, I stood in the Rose Garden with the President committing the nation's hospitals to a focused effort to prevent and reduce medication errors. Since then, we've shared
Children's Immunization
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- . This memorandum will also direct USDA apd CDC to develop a national strategic plan to ensure more accurate and cost-effective immunization assessment, referral, and follow-up for children at risk. In addition, President Clinton will announce that the ArUerican
Quality Forum Bios
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- management team responsible for strategic, planning and agency management. In addition, Ms. Lachance is the Chair ofthe National Partnershp Council, a member of the President's Management Council, and a member of the President's Interagency Council on Women
- and Adult Development at Mt.Sinai Medical Center. JAMES CHAO, of Naperville, Illinois,is the President ofMetro Provider Service Corporation. ROBERT GEORGINE, of Silver Spring, Maryland, is the President of the Building and Construction Trades Department
- completion: March 1998) In his meeting with advocates, the President noted his interest in the idea of encouraging the· .development of programs for individuals leaving the welfare rolls to become employed as personal assistants to people with disabilities
- proposal] • Maintain Head Start commitment in FY98 budget. DUE: Memos to Gene by 11/25 I• Decide on waiving match. DUE: Done. 11/22/96 • Develop steering group of college Presidents. DUE: Options to be presented to Gene 1 Bruce at 11/26 meeting
- ;and other agencies to develop additional health care quality and patient safety· initiatives for the FY 2001 budget. You will direct the Office of Management and Budget, the Domestic Policy Council, and the Office of the Vi~e President to'work
Balanced Budget Act [2]
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- . Investing in a Cleaner Environment. President Clinton won important new investments to combat I 'water pollution, protect national parks, natural forests, and other public lands, restore salmon and other endangered species, and develop clean energy
- is the Vice President of the Federation's ixecutive Council, servina on many of it5 comrn;tteeR A.nd~ Rince 1990. he ha,; Acrved simultaneously as Chainnan and emef executive Officer of the Union Labor Life Insurance Company, Mr. Georgine bas dedicated
Medicare Trust Fund [1]
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- this thing sustainable. And these charges - they don't want to put -- I mean, how irresponsible is it for the president to send the budget up here to have his people•••on the Medicare Actuary Board and to say the thing's going bankrupt and to send us
- diseases I Size of the Trust Fund: In order to make a significant and sustained impact t9wards reducing the terrible toll exacted by tobacco use and addiction, we need to provide an amount of .. research funding commensurate wi.th the enOmlOu.c
Quality Commission [6]
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- to work with the Congress in developing the appropriate balance of private, administrative, and legislative approaches. Republicans and Democrats alike have supported legislation providing consumer protections, and the President is optirrustic
Pediatric Labeling [4]
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- , despite the voluntary efforts. So we have been working with the industry, pharmacists, providers, and of course, consumer groups to develop a regulation that the President will be unveiling. This is just the unveiling of the reg. There will be a gO-day
Quality Commission [8]
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- BUI ,of Rights and ,developed by the President's Advisory Commisslan in ~ ~ch Care Industry -"'..........'" suppons the Consumer am of Rights and UlI1S..W:ne.z':..l;SJt.lL..!OL-l
- on Aging, Inc. Supports the President's Initiative on Diabetes I "According to The National Council on Aging, Inc.( NCOA) nearly 3.4 million older people have diabetes--but do not know it. Oldcrr people often suffer complications such as blindness. kidney
- Research, US National Institutes ofHealth . "The challenge confronting HIVprevention efforts now is how to mobilize the political will, energy and resources to implement and sustain prevention programs over time. " Nancy Kotani, President, Canadian Public
Tobacco - California [1]
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- and early childhood development programs. However, if we hope to reduce youth smoking substantially in alI 50 states,· Congress must pass comprehensive legislation. Background: The First Lady has spoken in support of this initiative. ~b_
- of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions National Hispanic Medical Association " ' . Consumers and Unions AFL-CIO AFSCME. AIDS Action Coalition Citizen Action Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Consumers Union Council of Presidents of National
- in 1987 encompassedassigrunents in underwriting. actuarial, national account sales and marketing. and product development.. In her capacity as Vice President for Digital. Ms. Angelis responsible for Benefi,t and Work Life Programs covering 58.000 active
- Personal Misfile COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OA/Box Number: 23756 Box 6 FOLDER TITLE: Clinton-Gore Campaign Materials [1] gf6 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.c. 2204
- recommendations, Vice President Gore launched the National Forum for Health Care Quality Measurementand Reporting. The "Quality Forum" is a broad-based, widely representative private advisory body that develops standard quality measurement tools to help all
- releases letters requiring state to reinstate people losing Medicaid due to TAN Fchanges "Prescription Drug Coverage, Spending, Utilization and Prices: Report to the President" HHS, Room 450 (POTUS) House Republican Leadership release outline of drug plan
- & Sun1'''''19~n~. C.nlllli FI., N.A. as President of the Human Services Council and Florida Executive Women. She is currently serving her second appointed teI1"q on the Florida Board of Medicine. P. Jalfrey Ladd SPRINT GaryWrfQIII UMed S08Ct1
AIDS [1]
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- to evnluate the effectiveness of female , (,;undums and to develop effective microbicides that can kill HIV and the pathogens that cause ", . other STDs. A:; IN iLh 'tillY Hew luul fur I)n;vc;nliull, :il.:it:mbil:; HlU!!l ubu ueremline what influence
Medicare Drug Benefit [5]
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- that the Congress should act on all of these national priorities this year. Finally, the President will reiterate that he welcomes the Republicans' stated goal of developing a prescription drug benefit for all Medicare beneficiaries, but he will highlight why
- to reflect the two most important recent developments related to health care: a) the health care. provisions included in the President's balanced budget proposal AND b) the MedicarelMedicaid cuts that the Republicans included in the final budget resolution
- to reflect the two most important recent developments related to health care: a) the health care. provisions included in the President's balanced budget proposal AND b) the MedicarelMedicaid cuts that the Republicans included in the final budget resolution
- ' for culturally sensitive, approaches. , But perhaps the most effective and most durable contribution that could be made would be the . . . , development of a truly effective preventive vaccine. President Clinton has challenged us to develop such a vaccine
Quality Commission [7]
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- . The President called on the Commission to develop a "Consumer Bill of Rights" to promote and assure patient protections and health care quality. The Advisory Commission was created. through an Executive Order signed by President Clinton in September, 1996
- Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAlBox Number: 23748 Box 20 FOLDER TITLE: Medicare Reform- Extended Solvency [6] gf41 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)1 Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.c. 552(b)1
Medicare Commission [4]
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- with that of Social Security. A non-subsidized buy-in.would be ·available at age 65. Congress should develop·· · a special Category of eligibility based on specific needs-based criteria (i.e. ADLs) for individuals between 65 and the then-current eligibility age
Medicare Drug Benefit [3]
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- it? . A: ., The Vice President has designed a very thoughtful proposal tei provide protection against , catastrophic drug costs. The President indicated that he wanted us to work with the Congress to evaluate and develop a joint approach to dealing with this issue
Henney Confirmation [4]
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- : Commissioner, Food and Drug Adrninsitration (4 pages) 2/9/98 P2 COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAiBox Number: 23757 Box II FOLDER TITLE: Henney Confirmation [4] gf2S RESTRICTION CODES
- I'k v1 " ~f· +,tt- h.cnl' THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON e co,"" L.. . cog~1! -,t.erJV e~ February 13, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: CAROL RASCO SUBJECf: Kassebaum Medicaid for Welfare Swap PURPOSE To provide you with background
Quality Commission [12]
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- a draft proposal to filnd and catry out this process. As you know, creation oithe Forum was one of the major recommendations of the President's Advisory Commission o'n Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry. In tandem with an Advisory
- movement teach us about improving mental health treatment? 13. COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO YOUTH AT-RISK Administration Official: Congressional Members: I?acilitator: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Director of the Domestic Policy Council Senator
Quality Commission [2]
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- WASH FAX NO. @002 +. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH &. HUMAN SERVICES P. 02 Office of Inspee\orOeneral Washington. D.C. 20201 . JUN 3 1997 Jordan It Cohen. M.D. President Association of American Medical Colleges . 2450 N Street, Nt W. W
Quality Commission [5]
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- COLLECTION: . Clinton Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAiBox Number: 23744 FOLDER TITLE: Quality Commission [5] gf48 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act -144 U.S.C. 2204(a») Freedom oflnformation Act - [5
- on Medicare, Medicaid and other entitlement programs. ### ~~)\-ck :=-. -------------------- - November 7, 1997 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: Chris Jennings SUBJECT: Prostate Cancer cc: Bruce Reed Responding to your interest in developments
- would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA) P6 Release would
Organ Donations [10]
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- to educate conference attendees. This guide, developed in cooperation with hospitals and transplant professionals, will also be distributed to every hospital participating in the Medicare program by the end of the year. THE VICE PRESIDENT'S LONG STANDING
- the final before September I. HCFA·I 00 I·IFC (CHPP) GME: Voluntary Incentive Plans (BBASection 4626) REGULAnON UNDER DEVELOPMENT. DRAFT TO TEAM 2/18. BEING REVISED TO ADDRESS HCFA COMMENTS. OS CLEARANCE 3/11. SIGNATUREPKG TO CIRCULAnON 3/20. OS CLEARANCE
Protecting Medicaid [4]
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- " Differences between the Republicans' and the President's Medicaid Plans , o In reality, Republicans reduce Medicaid spending by nearly 150 percent more than· the President. The Republicans ·are telling only half the story. They say
Medicare Fraud and Abuse [2]
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- ~.. ":" ',', '. " . ',: , ,",. " . ," ;'., ", - ,:', . -. " , ,. I" ",", ,'. THE PRESIDENT ' ANNOUNCED ' .' '. - , :., ,'( " • , • , ; ,'.: \~ . -:, ' .,:.i,-, ~,.i"'" ••.•
- for scientists to develop strategies to prevent or reduce , Uat. ~~ ~c&.-t'~ , t::X"t'.:(v~ aightforward inherited errors in our genes are responsible for an '1-+t.u!i.r estimated 3,000 to 4,000 diseases, includ~g Huntington's disease, cystic fibrosis
FY 97 Budget [2]
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- , 19Y7 The f'Ionorah,lp. Bill Clinton The White House Ww;bington, DC 20.'1111.1 .Dear Mr. President: As memhers of the Coalition, wc look torward to workiilg with you to ena'?t a credible baJam;t;J budget plan built on sound. sustainable policies
- r' ~ ~ --:-.-:-~- . c.. _i.. •..•.,:. '•.• ~ ...- -..... ---~-- ..... ~.---..... , I r7fi~vice President and..Mrs. {jort invitt you1v arw}'tion onih& occaSi{!fl~ ~ whitt 'J{o-use Cufgerence onjJy1t'!ta!Hca[tfj; on Monday:tfit stv£ntli
Pediatric Labeling [2]
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- market for investment in research and development (R&D). This is true not Just for R&D for children's health care in particular, but for all R&D related to children. According to the National Science and Technology Council's April 1997 prepublication
- . ' .t. . ! j .President's FY 1998 Budget: , , , .Medicare Savings and Investment Proposals I I , . . Backgronnd·Materials , :February, 1997 I . , i I , . I , . , . I I , i . i . I
- problems for beneficiaries and will develop with Congress specific policies that address problems in a fiscally prudent way. : 3. MODERATES BALANCED BUDGET ACT 1997 SAVINGS PROVISIONS AFTER· 2003 • The President's proposal provides for more reasonable
- ' .J.ai1'26 annIversary of ADA. to stnve to meet Its objectives by continui develop home and community-based service options for persons with disabilities to Jive in integrated settings. I urge you also, as we Ifyou have .any questions concerning this letter
- delivery systems. The President announced a major year-long collaborative effort to review current treatments for diabetes to determine the degree to which they are effective, to recommend alternative approaches that ensure high quality care; and to develop
- Diabetes - One in 4 black Women 55years and older has diabetes. - 25% of blacks between 74-65 has diabetes. - Mr.Amer. Are more likely to develop complications and disability from Diabetes. ~ At age 45 or older the prevalence ofDiabetes is 1.4 to 2.3 times
Children [2]
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- plan on developing national standards for performance measures, in cOnjunction with the states, advocacy groups, Congress, evatuators, and other interested parties, subsequent to the implementation ofthislegislation. We believe that, by developing
Organ Donations [4]
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- risk of dying without a transplant,l'have the first opportunity to receive a compatible liver. ., ".'. President William J. Clinton September 30, 1996 Page 4 Consultants for UNOS and for UPMC have developed computer models for liver allocation
- be made would be the development of a truly effective preventive vaccine. President Clinton has challenged us develop such a vaccine within the next decade. [0 To meet this challenge and to meet the recommendations of outside experts who have recently
Quality Commission [11]
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- , 1998 In a speech to the American Medical Association (AMA) today, the President renewed his call to Congress to pass a patients' bill of rights, comprehensive tobacco legislation to reduce teen smoking, and his proposal to allow hundreds of thousands
Race and Health [3]
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- with me your request· for data sources ,that would-help support the President's Initiative on Race. Dr. Simpson and a number of our staff have provided a variety of sources and specific data related to health. The Department is developing a set of health
- ; . THE PRESIDENT'S PLAN TO MODERNIZE AND STRENGTHEN MEDICARE FOR THE 21 st CENTURY DETAILED DESCRIPTION NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL July 2, '1999 PRESIDENT'S PLAN FOR STRENGTHENING AND MODERNIZING
Nursing Home Quality [2]
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- . The I proposal also includes enhanced requiremen~s for reporting by individual nursing on their staffing levels, and a c0t.nmitment to develop .minimum s~ng regulations within tWo. years. In addition, the President is proposing that f~cilities cited
Quality Commission [1]
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- that will allow public and private policy makers to define appropriate consumer protection and quality standards. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS, • • The Advisory Commission' will study and, where appropriate, develop recommendations for the President on: (1) consumer
Immigrants
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- ' , ~incercdYl' . ~ Paul CellUCCi' ~~rPtL, I I ! i ! :! 3/3 I I . .~ - PAGE . October 10, 2000 The President The 'White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: We ate '\Vlitirig to thank you for your support of bipartisan legislation
- .• .\ \ . 'I, i I! '\ .f 1 II Oh yes: there was one other very importarit player. None oftrus would have happened if 'I i H I, I , , ' the President bad not made clear by words and deeds his refusal to accept a budget doing away 11 II + . t
FY 96 Budget [3]
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- John Young's (Co-Chair of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology) letter and suggestions on how to support academic health centers, you asked for an update of where our health/budget policy and strategy stands with regard
- Development . Office .of Science an~ Epidemiology' , Special Pr:ojec'tS ofNatioDaISignific;mce Branen ,::'.~ " OFe: {301):443-9976.'or-PAx: "(30114434965
Medicare Drug Benefit [1]
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- to guarantee that Medicare will continue to provide first-class medical care. " [National Council of Senior Citizens, 5/10/00] "We applaud the President's strong leadership on this issue. His proposed prescription drug benefit is voluntary, affordable
Diabetes [1]
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- Diabetes Foundation International , , "President Clinton is to be commended for providing leadership in improving the quality of life for the 16 million Americans who suffer from Diabetes. This significant development is a ' positive step forward
- • • • • • • • • • • • • 104 3. Payments for Physician Services Relating to Inpatient Stays in certain Hospitals • • • • 105 4. 'Incentives for Physicians to Provide Primary Care • . • • .• . . . • • • . . . • • . .• 5. Development and Implementation
Cancer [5]
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- . .. ,CO~tUliA. . . .. MEQlCAL TIC;MNOLOGY CAUCUS BepteSJcncatibef 1IiIJbington.. lie:: 2051$-0514 PebnWy 19, 1997 The Honorable Williafu Clinton . President of the United States The White House i 1600Pe,nnsylvan.ia Avenue WashingtOn, D. C
Medicare Commission [2]
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- 'NOV-04~1996 19:11 HCFA-OLIGA 2026908168 P.02 Dec. J6 I AdministTtltion of Ronald ReDstJn, 1981 I ~. National Commission on Social Security Hwnan ServiCe$. the PreSident, and the , Congress. Reform (b) The Commission shall make its
- to help beneficiaries and concemedparties make informed dtXiisions about their health care and program benefits administered by HCF A. It will assess beneficiary and consumer needs. design and implement beneficiary services' initiatives, and develop
- The Presidents Plan to Strengthen and Modernize Medicare for the 21st Century , • - , d ' d ' ' . • h /;'~"~d,~~~;;,:-;;,,;t '/:'~? Y" , ',," . > • ·'IVhjaflrniies':Me(lilc·aifls·:B·e'riefits
- with HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRESIDENT'S INITIATIVES TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND WORKERS' COVERAGE Because most Americans have employment-based health . insurance, health care coverage is often I jeopardized for workers who change jobs. In fact, over 50 percent
AIDS [6]
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- STEPS Over the next several months, the AIDS Action Council will work with HCF A to develop and refine a solicitation process for states to successfully participate in the HIV Expanded Eligibility Demonstration Initiative. It is important for community
- campaigns. Encourage HCFA to develop more public service commercials for television and radio. ...... TOTI'=lL P.04 THE WHITE HOUSE office of the Press Secretary (Nashville, Tennessee) June 22, 1998 Fat Immediate Release REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
Assisted Suicide [2]
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- of active means to cause death. The Act does not fect t authority of the patient '. or, under circumstances described by state law, the patient! s surrogate to order withholding or withdrawing of treatment necessary to sustain life. The distinction between
Cancer [4]
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- Rabham, National Council of Jewish Women Fran Visco, President, National Breast Cancer Coalition Joanne Howes, Bass and Howes Dorian Goldman, Irvin Goldman Family Foundation, National Breast Cancer Coalition Marlene McCarthy, Director, Rhode Island
Balanced Budget Act [5]
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- JUL-14-1997 12:41-TO:204 - C. JENNINGS. FROM:DADE, .J. . P. 1/13 T~t~rpages) :3 . . . hU.:""')C· •••••• m m • LRM 10: CBI25 . . i . . . . . . . l i , .. 1. ;;;,::.;;.;;1 ' EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
- . In developing our proposals for the standards, we did extensive outreach and consultation with the industry. We met with a wide variety of groups with interests in health data standards. And our public advisory committee in this Committee on Vital
- and future generations. We have spent the better part of the past year focusing on developing Medicare proposals to do this. • As part of his comprehensive plan to balance the Federal budget, the President has proposed Medicare savings provisions totaling
- and audit results.] . OIG is developing a proposal for the Secretary for funding OIO's Medicare activities through the Medicare Trust Funds, and for increasing the amount significantly for FY 97. In FY 95, OIG will devote approximately $43 million
- Extending the Solvency of Medicine to 2027 2030 2027 2025 Reducing Fraud and Waste ~ ~ 2020 2015 2015 1997 Budget 2010 1993 Budget 1 2005 2000 President's Reform Proposal 1999 2002 1 2008 1995 1990 1985 I'""v " 1993 1 I
Republican Vouchers [1]
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- below $25,000, it's hard to imagine how they could afford to do 'so. At worst, beneficiaries would be forced to buy coverage that doesn't meet their needs. That's not choice; that's financial coercion. • The President's Plan OtTers Real Choice and Has
- items that are not fully funded in accordance with the.agreement in any bill reported to the full Senate or House. ~A11 such amendments should be developed in conjunction with the Democratic leadership. whicb must agree to all the terms ofthe remedial
- ' " ' ',,' Numbers Cited by the President on Medicare 1. "They would ... raise premiUIIis and out-of·pocket costs by $1,250 per couple in 2002, ... by $5,600 over seven years ... The Republican Conference Agreement estimates of saving were released on June 30
Assisted Suicide [7]
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- ~APR~d7-97 ~9.50 FROM.OMS LA ID. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE' OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PHONE: 3'95-4790 I FAX: 395-3729 , CI,v;=> ~,,~:,,~ TO: DATE: 4-/1~/91- '/ 'PAGE hl~ ~S~ ~'M FROM: ~-- CHUCK
- Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAiBox Number: 23748 Box 19 FOLDER TITLE: Medicare- New Preventive Benefits [1] gf40 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - (44 U.S.c. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - (5 U.S.c
Taxes and Donations [1]
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- , and that its enactment would be in accord with the program- of the President. Enclosure UII ;'::3/IH~ U7: O~ FAX NATL ECONOMIC COUNCIL - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- ,-_._--_. - - - - - - - - _ . • ~019 -( , ;'Medicaid Provi.der Tax and Donat5
- Pennsylllllnia f:leglon IV ~4. KanIUdly, Dear President Clinton: On behalf of the individuals with disabiUtiesand centers for independent living that make up the National Council on Independent Living~ we want to thank you for your continuing efforts
- THE WHITE HOUSE Office Of The Vice President CONTACT: 202-456-7035 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, January 20, 1998 VICE PRESIDENT CALLS FOR LEGISLATION ON GENETIC DISCRIMINATION Says Employees Should Not Be Discriminated Against On Basis
- Agenda 1. The President's and Republicans' FY97 Medicare proposal 2. What has changed? 3. Discussion on the Trust Fund A. B. 4. Reinstatement of home health policy Impact on providers and total savings Base proposal 5.. Moving parts 6
- . HHS, states. and beneficiary groups would have to work together to develop a simplified application for Q~B/SLMB programs. which assist low-income beneficiaries in paying out~of-pocket costs not covered by Medicare. Medicare HMO provisions would raise
Medicaid Waivers [3]
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- delayed until 1997, we will need to examine carefully whether managed care plans in New York have the capacity to fully sustain such a broad-based expansion. I will be particularly interested in understanding how the State plans to monitor quality
- to the President are not too problematic, their very existence will produce pressure to provide for more tax incentives and more problems. We will -keep you apprised of developments beyond those outlined in the attached. Assuming this is all right with you, we
- Cor Genetic Research. HHS-funded research led to the discovery of two breast cancer genes -- BRCA-l and BRCA-2 .:- which holds great promise for the development of new prevention strategies. On October 26, 1996, President Clinton announced $30 million
Provider Taxes [2]
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- , despite the voluntary efforts. So we have been working with the industry; pharmaCists, providers, and of course, consumer groups to develop a regulation that the President will be unveiling. This is just the 4nveiling of the reg. There will be a gO-day
Medicare Premiums [1]
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- and development since the President's plan was proposed. The threat of comprehensive reform may have caused some insurance companies and drug manufacturers to limit their profits and has caused hospitals to become more efficient. PRICE CONTROLS PROPOSED UNDER GOP
Republican Vouchers [18]
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- and u.tilization review policies and communicate those policies to providers. operation Restore Trust, the health oare.· anti-fraud demonstration announced by the President in May, is a major effort to develop better methods to protect the fiscal integrity
- , . ~ l...u~(~·r~t1-R~ , . EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 June 23, 1997 THE, DIRECTOR · The Honorable Trent Lott Majority Leader United States Senate I Washington, DC 20510 I
Republican Vouchers [16]
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- savings projected in the House-Senate Conference Budget Resolu tion and President Clinton's budget plan, released in lune. Americans are being told that while the President's plan seeks to achieve only $128 billion in savings over the next seven years
- 6udgelS!(¥ ImplicatiQlls Automated data processing development . Family support payment Food Stamp program Subtotal .0 0 0 83 0 129 0 129 129 0 129 8 83· 91 0 91 0 8 ., 0 0 0 440 0 440 55 0 55 52 0 52 52 0 52 45 0 45 40 0 40 257 '47 0 47
- Admmistrator ! This memorandum responds to your request for the esti~ted year of exhaustion· for the Hospital I Insurance trust fund under a legislative proposal developed for the President's Fiscal Year 2000 !Budget. At this time, we do not know the full
Republican Vouchers [17]
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- open.;.ended, unconstrained MSAs, That is why I have proposed working with all interested parties to develope a fair and objective experiment. It is my.hope that Republicans and Democrats can agree on the parameters of such study. I strongly believe
Long Term Care [2]
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- to take credit for this proposal. It makes us optimistic that Republicans and Democrats i.n Congress can work together to pass this initiative and provide meaningful support for family caregivers. Q. .Didn't the President veto a family caregivers' tax
Satcher Confirmation [4]
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- Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE 001. memo SUBJECTfflTLE DATE RESTRICTION Memo with attachment Re: Dr. Richard J. Boxer (3 pages) 4/7/97 P2 COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council
Medicare Buy-In [7]
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- Purchase of Medicare' Coverage at Ages On January 6.; 1998, President Clinton announced a proposal to expand Medicare coverage to certain categories of individuals below age 65 on a voluntary basis. The first category includes certain persons at ages 62
Provider Taxes [1]
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- Vallone. Cit\' Council President. CitY of New York Kenneth Raske, President, "the Great~r New York Hospital Association Jerry McEntee, Pn.'sident, AFSCME ' Again, rhis lisr i:-: a :'llggcstion. Nlickeyand the political shop will vet this list
- Bio BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZA TION July 24, 1998 BOARD OF DIRECTOllS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Christopher Jennings CHAIRMAN Deputy Assistant to the President Gordon M. Binder Amgen for Health Policy VICE CHAlilMAN 216 Old Executive
Diabetes [2]
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- Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAJBox Number: 16776 Box 7 FOLDER TITLE: Diabetes [2] gf14 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act· [44 U.S.c. 2204(a)[ Freedom of Information Act· [5 U.S.c. 552(b)[ PI National
Organ Donations [2]
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- National . Organ Transplant-Act (NOTA), asruriended, , . ': , ". ' " obligate the Secretary to utilize the trarisplantatiort commUnity substantially in both developing and .'.. . . . ' . .' - " .' . executing transplantation policy
- of initiatives to improve the speet and efficiency of the drug and device review process." "These reforms, hich have been developed under.the leadership of Vice President Al Gor~'5 National Performance Review, build on what the agency h4saccom~lished over
- . ,,- ".. ....,; EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON. D.C. 20503 June 10, 19.96 NOTE FOR JOHN HILLEY FROM: Nancy-Ann 'M~n ~~. RE: Substitute Medicaid Proposal As you requested,'we'v,e run th/? numbers on a Medicaid policy
Henney Confirmation [2]
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- to meetits statutory review and appro\'al requirements? Would ;you support the creation of an Agency Strategic Planning Work Group to develop a FY 1999 program plan for OG,D?' , I believe it is important to 'have generic drug products available as less
- WithdrawalVRedaction Sheet Clinron Library DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE 001. briefing paper DATE SUBJECTfflTLE 7/21/97 Briefing Paper - Various Topics (I page) RESTRICTION P5 COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris
HMO Withdrawal [3]
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- of his or her current health plan is informed of their health plan options, HCFA has developed an aggressive Beneficiary Information and Outreach Strategy structured around six strategies used in the National Medicare Education Progrun (N~1EP) In addition
- payment limit for capitlition rates, enhance actuarial . standards Convert 1915(b) waivers to Stale Plan Ainendments ??1 • Eliminate 75/25 rule ??? • ??? ModifY Federal review ofmanaged care Contracts with higher threshold ~ • Modified. Develop
- Financing Administration almost three weeks ago. I am deiighted that they have worked cooperatively together to develop a responsive plan to deal with this problem. . "The steps outlined today by the President will go a long 'l"ay to ensuring that low
FY 96 Budget [5]
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- CBO pricing of GME, DSH and Medicaid Proposals that Affect .Academic Health Centers and Teaching Hospitals· . (in billions, 7-year totals) President's Package 'I Rel!ublican Conference . Indirect Medical Education (lME) Adjustment Reduction -4.6
Quality Commission [4]
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- treat patients. President Clinton deftly cut off The best way to achieve choice is to require that' the rush to legislate by appointing the commission, employers give employees a choice of health plans. which will reconvene in November to adopt a final
Needle Exchange [2]
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- 7595 ~004 Q: What effect did the threat by the President's Advisory Council to seek yuur resignation have on your decision? A: .. None at all. It is the job of scientists to examine the science. It is job of public lenders to follow
Health Reform (General)
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- was driving the Sontags crazy. Seashore was a generation older Michael Winmp is a staffwriter for the magazine. 58 than the bold team of junior Yale researchers' who had actually developed the new gene ther apy. tested it on 300 rats, 4 monkeys and 2 chil
Balanced Budget Act [4]
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- 06-10-97;05:07PM;COUNCIL ON AGING • . • . ; 4796906 ,,'" "0,. c:r-'~l('(- ~~. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE 'AGING, INC~~r . Telepho~e: 409 Third Street, SW . Suite200 Washington, DC 20024 (202) 479-1200 fax: (202) 479-0735 . -5557
- detailed in ;the table on pages Rick Curtis is president and Kevin Haugh and 33, priva~e HPCsare being is a principal of the Institute for Health developed in at Ileast eight states, Policy Solutions in Washington, D. C.,' including Iowa, Illinois, Montana
Nursing Home Quality [1]
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- limited in their scope and effectiveness. ConcWTent with the ConuiUttee's July 1998 hearing, the President annoWlced a series of initiatives intended to address many of the weaknesSes we identified. Since that time, the Administration has expanded
- as the conference committee moves forward, please contact me at (202) 626-4780. We have enclosed a document for your information that answers many questions regarding VHIAs. , Sincerely, /f1~!lAt~ Mary Nell Lehnhard Senior Vice President Attachment
Nursing Home Quality [3]
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- , consumers, and nursing homes, to develop a repository of best practice guidelines for residents at risk of weight loss. and dehydration. • Combating Resident Abuse. State inspectors will review each nursing home's system to prevent, identifY, and stop
- regulation. Delay in Moving Products from Discovery to Approval The average time to move a product from bench to bedside in the 19705 was 5-7 years.. Today the average time is 10-12 years. The increase in the cost of developing a new drug in· the same
Medicaid Waivers [2]
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- critical decisions in health. care reform. The President will make recommendations to the Congress; in a few wee~s which will result in a major national debate cl.bout how best ;to make and pay for the needed changes. The most optimistic time-frame
- insur;:mce coverage-their state insurance commissioner"or the DOL. To the extent that the DOL could develop the necessary regulatory ,structUre and add aclditiOIuiJ. staff, some',degree of improved consumer protection could result in most states, since
- not contain anti-crowd-out provisions (such as provisions requiring that people be uninsured before they can enroll). The legislation establishing SCHIP requires states to develop procedures to limit crowd out, and states typically require that children
Home Health [1]
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- ~teps to minimize delay in implementation,of the' prospective 'payment: system. (RefDlire HCFA to accelerate data collection, efforts - based on the OASIS 'patient a~Se6Bmeat instrument - necessary ~o develop tbe case-JiI.:i.X system at the heart OI
Children's Health [1]
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- and the numbers are growing. Further, developments in the public and private sectors may well lead to increases in the number of uninsured in the near term. Out of this concern, and in an effort to refocus attention, ACP commissioned a status report on health care
- initially reflect use ofinpatient hospital ~rvices, and a broader system that incorporated the use of other services would be developed at some time in the future. KEY ISSUES REQUIRING CLARIFICATION Those assumptionS, and other design elements not listed
- cnmmation (9). Additionally" several working groups and olars are focusing on E. V. Lapham and C. Kozma, Georgetown University Child Development Centdt-, 3307 M Street. tffl. Wash Ington. DC, 20007.!:.3935. J. O. Weiss, Nliance tic Support Groups.. CheVy
- ) , COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAiBox Number: 23756 Box 8 FOLDER TITLE: Fighting Republicans on Coverage [3] gfl7 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.c. 2204(a)[ Freedom
Assisted Suicide [5]
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- of Justice. As ypu know, Mr. Chairman, the President is opposed to assisted suicide and any Federal suppprt for it. As such, he is open to working wIth you and other interested Members of Congress on this complex but extremely important issue. Having said
- coverag6 to the uninsured held out for their 'favorite approach, and their second choice always was thi; status quo," observed HIAA President :Chip Kahn. "As a result, nothing was accomplished. Byicoming together now, HIAA, Families USA, and the AHA
- this imponam issue. He said the board also made importmt ~ eo.- fiJIure n:scarcb on breast ~ screeuing and education, and that NCI would adc:IR:ss ~ Iesearda recommei'lIdarions. i KJausoer said the institute wiD ~ begin to develop new educational materials
- section 1903(m), the State shall develop and implement 32 . a quality assessment and improvement strategy consist 33 34 ent with this paragraph. Such strategy shall include the following: 35 "(i) AcCESS STANDARDS.-Standards for ac 36 . cess
Assisted Suicide [1]
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- Hospice and Palliative Care Association Kansas Association ofHospices Maine Hospice Council Michigan Hospice & Palliative Care Association Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association New Hampshire State Hospice Organization New Jersey Hospice
- · to . environmental problems. It strongly opposed President Clinton's health care reform plan. It also estimated high job losses as part of, Ross Perot's 1992 deficit reduction plan. '. NO. 958· 12: 113 EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 11:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday
Medicare Buy-In [8]
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- opinion be required for the premiums established each year, cer tifying that, in the appointed actuary's opinion, pre miums and reimbursement rates for the program have been developed in accordance with all applicable actuarial standards of practice
Republican Vouchers [14]
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- to finance their tax cut for the wealthy, they also plan a tax increase on low-income" working families. • Republican tax proposals reveal the sharpest possible distinction between the President's vision for America and that of Republicans. The President
Organ Donations [6]
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- Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAlBox Number: 23753 Box 22 FOLDER TITLE: Organ Donations [6] gf46 I RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 {l.S.C. 2204(a») I PI P2 P3 P4 National Security Classified Information (a)(I
Quality Commission [10]
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- court. ' , . ' ' Private entities could be certified to, provide 'external review, but' development of safeguards against inherent bias may be difficult -4., Option 2 conI'd • The tribunal would have the' power to order payment of the benefit
HMO Withdrawal [1]
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- . ********** .,, (Do Not Distribute Outside Executive Office of the President) , This Statement of Administration Policy was developed by the Legislative Reference Division (Pellicci) in consultation with Associate Director , the DPC ( ), WHLA ( ), WHGC (, . ), HD
Assisted Suicide [3]
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- proposed criminal ban on assisted suicide; they were made, respectively, by the Rhode Island Medical Society's president, the Society's lobbyist, and the medical director of the state's largest hospice. The fourth was made against Maryland's virtually
- , THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN . (P-I ~q", I THE WHITE HOUSE WASH INGTON May 29, 1999 MEMORANDUM TO ~"fRESIDENT FROM: .~~'~~~~\~~ . . --A> ~ ~\oz,a-w ---:, \ ~~) :~ t.. '"Q:U..~ i ~, I Gene Sperling and Chris Jennings SUBJECT: I
Cancer [1]
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- and . resources on chronic dise'ose pre''len fion and control. I Key words: , ! This material was developed In the public domain. No copyright applies. .: I~n'~ . ," ", , REAST CANCER IS the o' t common!,., \ /J . diagnosed cancer and the s
Republican Vouchers [2]
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- of employers with 50 or fewer employees. All employers with 50 or fewer employees are required to carry "stop loss" insurance. 10. Standards developed by the NAIC for the individual and small group market shall be uniform for all carriers. 11. Each
- P6/(b)(6) , • • " TH E WH ITE HOUS E WASH I NGTON September 21, 2000 . MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESID FROM: BRUCE R: JINDSEY RE: HCFA REGIDLATI I SAND UAMS The University of Arkansasifor Medical Sciences (UAMS) is in financial crisis. UAMS has run
- was demoted fOT reporting. an. illegal medical would have no protection In addition.. since this is a common law doctrine developed by LJe JudicIal decisiJUS, it lacks the detatled provisions and enforcement procedures contained in b.ost whistleblower statutes
- Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAiBox Number: 23752 Box 9 FOLDER TITLE: Food and Drug Administration Modernization [8] gfl8 RESTRICTION CODES [5 U.S.c. 552(b)1 Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)[ Freedom of Information Act
- ). Modify effective date for contingency fund to begin in 1998. Limit 30 percent transferability from TANF to only the child care ,and development block grant. ' Increase the minimum work participation rates after 1996 as follows: 1997: 25% 30% 1998: 35
FY 99 Budget [2]
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- : Demonstration of public/private insurance option: On a demonstration basis, develop a Medicare / private long-term care option. The plan would be a risk-sharing arrangement where Medicare would bear most of the catastrophic risk and pay for the post-acute long
- Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAf Box Number: 23749 FOLDER TITLE: Balanced Budget Act/Givebacks [11] gf3 RESTRICTION CODES . Presidential Records Act -144 U.S.C. 2204(a») Pl P2 P3 P4 National Security Classified Information [(a)(I) of the PRAI
Medicare Managed Care [3]
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- ) . .... , ~ " ' ~ "", ~ ;-; . ' "", ,.\ " < " ' " \ ',' " , '. ,..",,' , EXECUTIVE :OFFICE 'OF THE PRESIDENT' . COlJNtl~ ,OF :ECONo'MI?, A,t>VI,SERS, .' , MEMORANDUM FOR LAURA TYSON" :CAROL RASCO' ALICE RIVlJIN . , , , ~ . ,J " . ~ " . . ~ "~"." , , , ,'" .'. " .... ,., '. , ,,', MARK
HMO Victims [3]
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- to the President for Health Policy ! Dorttestic Policy Council 1700 Pennsylvania Ave I PEOB Rpom 216 Washington, D.C. 20502 . I Pllone -- 202-456-2216 Cell -- 202-487-6223 HELPFUL NUMBERS Corrtment Line - 6-1111 Public Liaison - 6-2930 'Library - 6
HMO Victims [2]
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- Search HomePage Help Full DisplaY't:iEw - 9~680 bytes.[Help] PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS (Senate - June 17, 1998) [Page: S6,450] Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President~ I:have come to the Senate floor to talk about~ as others have~ something of fundamental
- ~are bill that requires weI£are recipientS to work, imposes strict time Umlu on welfare. toughens child . IUppon enforumeat, is fair to chUdr~ and is consiste.nt with the President'S commitl'ne:nt to balance the budget. The Administration is also
- and medicaid nursing facilities subject to extended survey and under certain other conditions. See. 7607. Public process for developing State plan amendments. Subtitle H-Provider Eligibility for PACE Projects See. 7701. Provider eligibility for pace projects
Medicare Buy-In [1]
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- against in the private market. This policy creates an affordable, decent health insurance choice for people who may not have any options. .Does not target a group for subsidies. The President's 1999 budget does not include funds for additional subsidies
- Domestic Policy Council Chris Jennings (Subject File) OAlBox Number: 23749 Box 7 FOLDER TITLE: Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse [1] gf16 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - 144 U.S.c. 2204(a») Frcedom of Information Act - IS U.S.C. SS2(b
Children's Health [2]
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- . : Risk.Atijusted Mortality Index. Th~. Rllik-Adjusted Mortality t1ndex (RAMn. developed by the Commission an Professional and Hospital Activities, is the f21)ede4 in-hospital. mortality rate based on actual in-hospital mortal ity rates diagnoses, grouped
Cancer [3]
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- of developing inv~sivecervical canceris3-10 times greater in women who have not be~n screened.[7-10] Risk also increaSes with longer duration following the last nonnal Pap smear, or similarly. with decreasing frequency of screening.(ll, 12] Screening every 2-3
- " 10126195 Medi~··~vings ~Dts v.::ou1d not, ~ House Republicans suggest, CODtribute to savings in care;;: MSAs, are auuntrie(H~ developed by Golden Rule Insura:ac.e, a savvy . lobbying OIpnizatioa offeriDgla~ PouncatcontributioDs. We need to cut the costs
Medicaid Waivers [1]
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- , or, '~regular b. wn'ich are not scheduled to have a regular l.gislative session In calendar year 1993,or c. . , which had enacted a.. provider-, specific ta~ program on, november 4 I . 1991. Based on information supplied to HCFA by the National Council
Organ Donations [8]
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- mortality and quality of care. One result of the current system has been to promote significant increases in the number of very small transplant centers. The emphasis on "local" use of organs encourages the development of'small transplant, centers in some
- Ocimestic Policy council , 'SUBJECT: Kassebaum~Kennedy update We are quietly making,'progress on reaching closure on an acceptable MSA compromise. If and when we reach consensus on this issue, the p'ressure will be overwhelming to finalize agreement
- ®ffire cr£ f~E ~petllu!r ~mtei) Jitat.,. ~QUlliill\ ~~f ~l1!pn.e;entatifse. 3IIflIl'JtJl.J1\t,u1. cilCit Z 0'515 Ol:~lvar17. J,lJOO Han(lrnblc William J1cITcm;on Clinlun President ofJhe I)niled State.· The Whim 1·11:l~1~ Mr. PrB$idellt: I
HMO Victims [4]
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- for the patient portion of Clinical Trials costs. We do encourage that Clinical Trials funding be addressed when the Bill is reponed out forreview. ' Respec y Ull~~:~ ~ avenport-~ ~ ding Executive Director i I :cc: Vice-President Al Gore Senator Thomas
HMO Victims [8]
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- proper medical care. (Rubinowitz, Susan, "Council panel told very sick have a lot to $weat about," New York Post, Apr. 2, 1996.) 14. An Oklahoma neurologist performed a CT scan on a patient suffering headaches, revealing an abnormality in the brain
Fastest Computer
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- (teraops). It was developed under a research ~ontract between the Department of Energy and IBM at a cost of $96 Million. It is located at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California. Blue Pacific is the second
Pediatric Labeling [1]
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- a "Pediatric Plan" designed to focus attention on and encourage voluntary development of ~ pediatric data during drug development. FDA has also identified the top 10 drugs used in childreri without adequate labeling instructions, and has written
State of the Union [1]
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- against other.diseases that ravage poor nations, including hepatitis B, meningitis, and yellow fever and creates a new tax credit for sales of vaccines for these diseases to accelerate vaccine development. The President will also call upon the World Bank
Diabetes [3]
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- in three Native Americans developing diabetes, the HIS is the only agency able to serve their needs. II ".""
Pediatric Labeling [5]
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- tl Draft 8/11/97 12:30pm PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON REMARKS ON PEDIATRIC-DOSE LABELING THE WHITE HOUSE AUGUST IJ,1997 Thank you, Mrs.TK. Thank you for sharing TK's story with us. It is simply unacceptable that our children do not have
Organ Donations [11]
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- AND HUMAN SERVICES WASIiINtlITCN, D.C. 20201 FEB 2 A 1998 NOTE TO CHRIS JENNINGS As we discussed, here are several upcoming opportunities for the President and Vice President to participate in fol1ow-up activities for the National Organ and Tissue
- the development of a comprehensive and rational public health policy toward tobacco, containing dear goals and principle::;, in order to provide a benchmark against which future public and private activities can be measured. The Corruniuee has mel three times
Protecting Medicaid [1]
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- "".,. " Welfare Reform Talking Points " , 0 ( .. ... ~ y For intemnl Use Only " A broken systein. When President Clinton ran for president four years ago, he pledged to enq welfare as we know it. Since taking office, President Clinton has
- ) in unspecified funding for use in developing additional policies that target and/or permanent corrections to flawed BBA policies. The President remains committed to a comprehensive plan to make Medicare more competitive and efficient, add along-overdue, voluntary
FY 98 Budget
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- studies find higher spending Weekly Economic Briefing 5 May 9,1997 . ( supplemental coverage. . - .. MAY-09-1997 13:27 oCFA-OLIGA 2026908168 P.02 Talking Points on the President's 1998 Medigap Proposals The President's 1998 Budget plan
- for the Hospital Insunmc.e trust fund under the Medicare legislaJive proposals developed for the President's 1998 Budget. Based on the intermediate set ofassumptions in the 1997 Trustees Repon, we estimate that the assets of the HI trust fund would be depleted
Diabetes [2]
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- -347-0895 ,Jf. ~ '(y' ~~SOfS~~ • ! j , Cali F. WeSt CbalrmaIi ME.MO.RAN,DUM, , TO: Mr. William White, Office ofPublic Liaison , The White House FROM: ' , SamUel J. Simmo'ns, President and C DATE: , August 7, 1997 , SUBJECT
- Bianchi RE: Background for Diabetes Meeting Background' Sixteen million Americans have diabetes, but only 8 million are aware of their condition. One million Americans develop diabetes each year. In 1996 alone, diabetes will have this impact
Medicare Commission [3]
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- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: Carol Rasco SUBJECT: Kassebaum!l(ennedy Bill and the Me~icare Reforms, Advocated by Etheredge You asked how the Medicare reforms suggested by Lynn Etheredge squared
Henney Confirmation [1]
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- medical products. I am also grateful to President Clinton for nominating me and for his continued confidence in my abilities to serve as the next Commissioner of Food and Drugs. I have been fortunate to serve in the Administrations of Presidents Ford
- then use this standard reimbursement amount.. . I AG~cY coMMENTS , , The ~CFA concurred With our recoOlIIlenciations. The HCFA's proposal in the President's 1998 budget that would have required physicians to bill Medicare the actual ,acquisition cost
- Association and the National Black makers may decide to slow down the drug Nurse's Association. approval process. This would hurt public ' Carl F. Dixon, president and executive director health and harm the patients we represent by denying them the new
Race and Health [2]
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- and reinvigoration of the AIDS vaccine research program, Lastly, the President has announced the creation of the Vaccine REsearch Center on the NIH campus to mobilize considerable scientific resources towards the development of an AIDs vaccine. ASTHMA Race
Heart Disease
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- ) To develop HIVprovider materials. , Future priorities for the program include prevention, implementation of the Public Health Service recommendations on ACTO 076, the training of providers in "Ryan White" _), ;:,fu~l,;d.1~ P£~~!\ . :.fi?,~,~~:\~~.Je~!f
Medicaid Drug Rebate
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- claims in most state databases, however, use the National Council for PrescHption Drug Programs (NCPDP) uniform prescription claim form which, has the number of tablets, capsLles, or milliliters in the quantity field allowing multiplication by a factor
- and advocates to develop an appropriate targeting mechanism. Helping FQHCs and RHCs Make the Transition. To respond to the special needs of critical safety net providers, the President's plan includes a temporary fund of about $1.4 billion over five years
Medicare Drug Benefit [6]
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- ':!~ ...~~ • _-41 Controlling Pharmaceutical.· Costs The EvolvingPBM Model . Elizabeth Dichter . Executive Vice President .PCS Health Systems, Inc. '~~f ~. _HealthSystems . October 1999 --- Why The Focus On Drugs? u.s
Provider Taxes [4]
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- , plans, agents; task development for enrollment broker demo, contracts, system modifications Idevelopments etc., education & outreach conforming regulation I ~005 4001 1851(a) M+C Eligibility and enrollment Eligibility M+C Eligibility
- \ DAT;\. TO SUPPORT INfATIENT HOSPITAL REDUCTIONS . This document provides data and evidence to support the inpatient hospital reductions proposed' in th.e FY 2001 President's Budget. Over FYs 2003-2005, the Budget proposes to reduce the inpatient
- 69159 N 414198 Regs team I'lMriwing teld reae., o,~.ems modifICations; conforming regulation ---0 - --- -- - iMruellons to SSA, plans, agents; task development for This includes the es1ablishment of the process 6BAOO20 4001 1851 (c) M+C Eli
- TO STRENGTHEN MEDICARE • .President's commitment to develop a plan to strengthen Medicare: Neither the President nor his 4 appointees to the Commission could endorse all of aspects of the Breaux-Thomas proposal. However, the President is committed to working
- : $ 35,799,500 .$ 909,000 $ 36,708,500 Background ofthe Model Diabetes Program: In recognition ofthe growing burden of diabetes in. Ame~can Indians and Alaska Natives. the National Commission on Diabetes recommended that illS develop a special diabetes
- costs I + 52.3 NA + 395 NA These COStS are cO';ercd sol
- , patients' bill of rights, and the President's Medicare buy-in proposal. As always, however, we stand willing to work with Senator Kennedy and other members from both sides of the aisle to develop new and long overdue insurance coverage options. I hope you
- ) today launched a new national education campaign by reJeasing publications and resources that are desianed to providi! clear, reliable infonnation on breast cancer and mammography for women and health professionals. NCI developed new educational
- medical support. III.' The President protested the elimination of these protections. "Congress should strip these outrageous provisions from the budget bilL They're inconsistent with our core values. They're not what America is all about
Republican Vouchers [3]
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- this development could be constructive from the President's perspective. Cardin has asked for a briefing for this next Tuesday morning. HHS has put together a first set of briefing charts for clearance that I am forwarding to you with this cover note. (Knowing how
- substaDlially overpaid for these drogs and \Vill CQntll1UC to do'so unTil corrective m~ ate implem.rmted. To that end, First DataBank, Inc. ("FDB")'has been coopctating with tcpn:se:nrarives ofthe Staie Medicaid Fraud Control Units in the development
- ) Before the President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection .,and Quality in the Health Care Industry Washington Court Hotel Washington, D.C. June 26, 1997 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER I would like thank: Secretaries Shalala and Hennan
Medicaid Waivers [4]
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- access to quality lcare. To facfiitate 'these aims, the Clinton Admin:i8tration developed a more flexIble approach to reviews of waiver proposals submitted under section 1115 of the Social Security Act. The Administration announced the principles
- of primary care sites, development of information, billing and reporting syst.ems, or health promotion and outreach to underserved populations C. Grants to States and local governments. would be used for activities related to planning and implementing
- . .. I . • This set of meetings is focusing on initial/start up requirements and ongoing requirements. I The committee has developed options through 3 different caucuses -- 1) provider caucus; 2) insurer caucus; and 3) HCFAibeneficiary caucus I
Protecting Medicaid [2]
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- THE PRESIDENT;S MEDICAID REFORM PROPOSAL 1. Overview 2. Financing o Responsive and Responsible Federal Financing o· Per Capita Cap: What Is It o Per Capita Cap: How Does It Work and Adapt to EnrollmentChanges . '. 0 o 3. Per
- . '. ~ , HCFA'-OLI GA 2026908i68 P.02 i I I , I ' MEDICAID SPENDING ,In exanrlning the issue of the projeCted Medicaid spending growth for theFY 1998 President's Budget several issues need to be discussed ..;. the ch8.nge in the baseline
Republican Vouchers [12]
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- developed a methodology fur upda'Ling the hospital-specific tax adjusLment~ Any implement.ation of HCFA' 8 proposal should be postponen until sufficient research and analysis have been conducted to develop an equitable and accurate updating met.hodology, 4
Breast Implants
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- been los t • , This is not inconsistent with current knowledge that silicon is essential to normal growth and development. It should be noted, however:, that the organic derivatives of silicates that I have function~l i significance in man
- \outline94\alliance.doc Specifications for Universal Health Insurance Coverage v. I. Health Alliances Grants would be available to States to assist in the planning, development, and initial operation of regional health alliances 1. Individual grants
- in developing diagnostic, treatments and cures associated with cancer am~ other diseases. •. Revenue loss (OTA) assoc~ated with the self-employed portion of the proposal is $5.6 billion (FY1998 - FY2003) ~nd $7.9 billion (FYI 998 -FY2008). June 3, 1998 r'\I
Republican Vouchers [6]
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- \' , '. , " " MEMORANDUM TO: Hillary Clinton FR: Chris Jennings .l ~ jJJ /0 October 20. 1995 RE: C:PUblican Medicare ProposalS) The President requested the attached quick summary analysis of the House Republican Medicare Structural
- coverage, increasing the number ,of uninsured people, uncompensated care,and cost-shifting to people with private insurance. , President Clinton is refusing to go backwards on coverage, insisting on retaining the . guarantee of meaningful Medicaid health
Organ Donations [1]
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- and Transplantation Network 4. Stage of Development 5. Legal Deadline for this submission Prerule _ _ Proposed Rule a) - Q yes ~ No b) Date _ _ _ / _ _ _ , _ _...., Interim Final Rule DO -1QL Final Rule _ _ Final Rule - No material change c) D
- and professionals, we agree ihat prevention of such tragedies is an absolute priority;" The letter said the organizations would review existing regulations and oversight to ensure they safeguard patients. Rick Wade, a senior vice president of the American Hospital
- President includes in budget 5. Accelerate development/adoption of assistive technology President includes in budget 6. Direct Small Business Administration to start outreach Vice President announced 12/98 7. Remove Federal hiring barriers for people wi
Medicare Trust Fund [2]
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- fmance retirement. Personal saving, also problematic, has remained anemic for over a decade. Net personal saving other than pensions has virtually disappeared. These developments would be enough to raise concern about retirement preparations under
- . W,?deD guage whicl:tappeare to con1lict With PaUl Wellstone. JoWtoa PeU this iIitent.....,,'.:.:~ .,M:!.::... ' ;,':. , .' :. > ........ Carol Moseley-Brann. . ItaaaetalllD' . NOT VOI'INa-,;.2 ... ' . The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the' 'R!chard
Balanced Budget Act [6]
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- THE WHITE HOUSE Christopher C. Jennings Deputy Assistant to the President for Health Policy. 216 Old Executive Office Building Washington DC 20502 phone: (202) 456-5560· fax: (202) 456-5557 I Facsimile Transmission Cover Sheet .To: N I
Republican Vouchers [10]
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- . The President's proposal would buy us better than 10 years to develop responsible responses. The Republican proposal would destroy the program. Claim: Medicare spending is rising more than twice as fast as private sector health care costs. (Chart 11) Truth
Medicare Managed Care [2]
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- available.· to Medicare beneficiaries and the types of organizations~ offering managed care products; Improving the Average Adjusted Per Capita Costs (AAPCC) payment methodology and developing alternatives; Fostering continuous improvement
- July 17, 1996 T Health DivIsion ti Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President , Please route to: Chris Jennings Nancy-Ann Min • /J I ' Decision needed Please sign . Per your request Please comment For your
- ' their mt4i&al A."sirtlUS4:1 PT't# - .. THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 1'0'01 FEB I 5 1996 MEMORANDUM FOR LAURA TYSON ~ 7" ~ From: . The Secretary Subject: . Questions on NGA Medicaid plan • The President's
- , our analysts developed cost estimates for this program using conservative assumptions about the number of people who will participate in the program and how much health care coverage would cost per beneficiary Question: Aren't your estimates a bit
Taxes and Donations [2]
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- . The President vetoed this provision because it was too broad and singled out a single state for special treatment. However, he promised that DHHS would intensify its review of its iIl;terpretation of the law for New York and all states. Today's action
Anti-Trust
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- .7I1SlIrl.! tlUH anritrllst laws do ntH ~mncceSSt!.l'ily ill1pede l11ark!!t developments, And c;:olltitl.Lle to r:.onduc.t thal' would limit the range and quality of hcal.th care. options availat,le to consumers or le2l.d to higher prices." PI'C\11I
- Many forms of health care fraud and abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of countless Americans, including many of the most vulnerable members ofour society. To respond to this serious problem, Congress passed, and the President signed into law
Home Health [4]
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- . HALAMANDARIS STANLEY M. BRAND PRESIDENT GENERAL COUNSEL i September 26 1 1995 I Ih . . . C rlS Jennlngs bffice of Domestic Policy lrhe Whi te House 0 , .600 Pennsylvania Avenue ,Room 213 1 OEOB Washington 1 D.C. 20500 ! pear Chris 1 I
Cancer [6]
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- .that sets aside funds for treatment of under~ or uninsured women whose screenings require follow-up, • is developing a health policy proposal that will call for federal legislation to address managed· care, health care and breast cancer issues in a broader
- it is a beginning. PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY For the'last five years, Governors have been unified ,in their call for more flexibility in the Medicaid program. NGA flexibility proposals were developed within the context of a program that has an individual entitlement
Vermont Waiver
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- . There Is no additional eost to the Federal Govemment. 'It would expand the number of people Who are eligible for the Medicaid pricing structure. On June 15, PhRMA registered with HCFA their opposition to this request CRS as well as outside legal council for Vt. has read
General Minority Health Info
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- of whites and that of racHlI and e:thnic minorities. Its mission is to improve the health of racial and ethnic populations through the development . of effective health policies and prOb'Ti:trns. The BilingllaVBklllturaf Service' Dell1onS1.ra1ion Grant
HMO Victims [5]
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- or how to use it while developing their appeal? 2. Joseph Chambers, 69, of Lindsborg, Kan., was diagnosed with a rare and usually fatal lung disease. The only treatment other than a transplant was ruled experimental by his HMO, the Family Health Plan Corp
Protecting Medicaid [3]
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- REPUBLICANS ON MEDICAID The Dole-Gingrich Plan, which President Clinton vetoed, would have eliminated the Medicaid. guarantee for 36 million older Americans, children, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. • • The Republicans insisted
Provider Taxes [5]
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- . One of the maj9r reasons why the President vetoed the 1995 Republican budget bill was:its intent to dramatically reduce its Medicaid funding and eliminate'the guarantee of health care to low income and disabled Americans. It wotild not suppOli policies
Long Term Care [4]
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- '. _ , • . Targeting Individuals with Sign'iflcant Lortg-t~rm C~re Needs !hrough Tax System The NECand ope have been working with Trea,5uryandother agenci~s to develop policies .. that provide financial support to taxpayers with significant long.:tenn care needs
- as proposed by President Clinton, and approximately $100 billion comes from reimbursement changes to health care providers .. Total Spending (billions of dollars): '98-'02 1997 $221 billion $233 billion $253 billion $261 billion $280 billion $5720 $5974
Medicare Drug Benefit [8]
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- Rite Aid and PCS will be meeting at 11 :OO'AMon Tuesday, June 15th with Chris Jennings to discuss their recommendationsw.ith re~pect to thecoyerage of prescription drugs by Medicare. At the meeting will be Tim N66'nan, Rite Aid's';:President and COO
Organ Donations [7]
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- that the issue before the Department is purely a "medical issue," we . . believe that the decision of who lives and dies through
Over the Counter Drug Labels
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- 4~:'f8=- . E:rec:ufive Office of cht' PresideD« of the VoiCed States , ; ~(ficc of Maaacemeo( aad Budget O~fi.c. of Iniorwacion .nd Rt#gIlJ.eory Mf.,i.rs . HUI1I.n R•• ourc••. lind Hout,:jng Branch II• .., £1CflCU C i. ve 011 i.t:tJ Buj 1
- 10w income families health care coverage regardlbss of whether the family is receiving welfare, but it has created chaJlenges as well as opportuniti~ for States. Last Au!,'ust, President Clinton spoke, to the National Governors' Association (NolA
- tmp.:J/'IOI'IeoIIl."~I".QoVf ~_TGI'ricI'IQiOrQ'fio:ltll~I•• G_ Iune3.1999 The Honorable WiUiam J. ClintQn The White House ." . Washington, DC 20500·· Ow Mr. President Oil" ~ I would like fD alert you to some issu~ whioh are of particular
Medicare/Medicaid Baseline
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- .. .•. .. .... . Assuming that the RepubH,ban cuts are divided equally between beneficiaries and. providers:· o . . . . In the year 2002 alpne, each beneficiary could pay $625 more in out-of-pocket '.costs than under ~~ President's proposal; couples could pay $1,250
- appropriations bill on a party line vote. The President has long supported policies that expand health insurance coverage and improve long-tenn care. His budget includes an investment of about $140 billion over 10 years for targeted tax incentives and programs
- the damages sustained by the health plan because of the 15 acts governed by section 3729). 16 17 (b) GENERAL USE OF FUNDS.- (1) IN GENERAI.t.. - Amounts in the Health Care Fraud and 18 Abuse Control Account shall be paid, at the discretion 19
- . [Note that this includes both the fee-for-service cost to Medicare, which is $28.9 billion over 10 years and the impact ofthe proposal on managed care plans, which is $10 billion over 10 years.] OPD PROPOSAL - FY 1998 PRESIDENT'S BUDGET SheE t1
Nursing Home Quality [4]
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- Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Chris: It was good to have a chance to come over to the White House on Wednesday to talk about where the President stands on Medicare and Medicaid and how the nursing facility industry can work with the Clinton
Republican Vouchers [13]
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- Davidson President American Hospital Association, Washington, D.C. Frances M. HotTman Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator North Iowa Mercy Health System, Mason City, Iowa Cannela Dyer Vice President for Policy Development American Hospital
- will be more fully developed. The President should ask Congress to take immediate action to pass legislation (either our own or a bill that!we endorse) to improve consumers protections and quality health care. : cp.t.! wfr made an unprecedented investment
- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 THE DIRECTOR . MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Distribution .. Alice Rivlin April 7, 1995 The attached material on the Medicaid. program. is for distussion
- in a state adminiso'ative or appeal process. Performance Bonus: Provides $1 billion over five years for cash bonuses to· "high performing states" that meet the goals of the program. The Secretary of HHS, with NGA and APWA, will develop a fonnula to be used
- . < , ' Premium Support. Recognizing the limits of competitive incentives in Medicare, Robert Reischauer and Henry Aaron developed a concept called premium silpport. They described premium support as when "Medicare pays a defined sum toward th~ purchase
- . described above. SSA will be : responsible for collecting data. and SSA will develop a management information system. The contractor will assist SSA and the States in specifying key data elements to enhance data comparability across sites. This system may
- 'claimants ; and (4) health services providers and interest l groups representing them .. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). also submitted a comment refkrring to the model acts that theNAIC has developed for ~se by states
- . ( in billions of dollars) President's Bud et Using April 1996 Baseline Savings:. . · . OIscretlonary..... ;.......: ..... :...... ;.... ;.. ~ ..... . Mandatory: Medicare ......................................... · Medicaid
- , to prevent the onset of this disease. ($5 million in year I ~ an additional $5 million would be needed in year 2) • Develop and implement public health surveilfance systems, nationally and at the state level, for identifYing the diabetes burden
Protecting Medicaid (1994)
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- the states to get on with this work. I Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a summary of the bill and the text of the bill appear in the Record following my remarks. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE KASSEBAUM SWAP PROPOSAL WHAT IS BEING "SWAPPED
Long Term Care [3]
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- overly demanding requests with very little time to respond. We look forward to working with you. ' We are hoping to schedule a meeting on Friday afternoon to review the estimates of the long ,term care tax credit options that you all developed in July
- ) 45S-2~1 Dear President Clinton: I. On behalf of Project Inform, I urge you not to propose any cuts to the Medicaid program in your FY 1998 budget. Project Inform i~ a national HNIAIOS research ancl tre~tment information/advocacy organization serving
- benefit plan participants and beneficiaries under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, (ERISA). These . . amendments are intended to implement information disclosure recommendations of the President's Advisory Commission
Race and Health [7]
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- Health Opportunities. A Briefing Note from The Commonwealth Fund Findings Karen Davis, President Minority Americans are known to face serious health problems and overall have shorter life spans and higher rates of infant mortality compared with white
Republican Vouchers [15]
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- or " "the benefit package~ Because scimeplans may enroll a higher propor,tion of, sicker beneficiaries, it is important to adjust voucher amounts for individual enrollees based on their relative risk of needing medical services. However, , development of reliable
Republican Vouchers [5]
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- allow all federal and state agencies working on health care fralld enforcement collectively·to share information on emerging fraudulent schemes I ' develop joint enforceme.nt strate.gies I .' and decide priorities. Changing this successful law
Tobacco - California [2]
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- to get that word out," Reiner says. He brain doing White did it in a way most people couldn't. He produced a TV special on early development, talked ABC into broadcasting it and talked Newsweek into a special issue on the ect. He also asked President
- ? . , The Republican 1996 Medicaid Repeal and Block Grant The President's 1996 Medicaid Proposal The Coalition's 1995-6 Medicaid Proposal ( MEDICAID AT A GLANCE . Medicaid is a Federal-State entitlement program.. Enacted in 1965,· at the same time as Medicare
Cancer [2]
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- his lifelong research partner.. After; serving in the Balkan wars, he immigrated to America where he took jobs at New York Hospital arid Com,ell Medical College. In ---,Papincolaou discovered ~method to determine whether ~ women is developing or has
- providers, consumers; and experts with practical experience in developing· and applying health information and networking standards. The members would beappoin~ed by the President and serve staggered, 5 year terms. 4. Requirements for Health.Plans
- " '" ~ 0W9JVI "2:53PM N • lwda;d DRAFl I\. .... " CIt a a '" ~ ':&-< "'I-' ~c;) 0" r Ill\!) B1PARTISAN BUDGET AG"REEMENT "'.-. I .... May 9,1&97 (!> •• cc;) I .... "'D C3: • ~ < BIpartIsan Budget Agreement Sstwttm 1he President
Medicare Buy-In [5]
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- • _ _ '" ,,;i C9-.~ili-, ptp ~ A ME R I CAN A CAD E M Y of ACT U A R I E S • January 29, 1998 . The Honorable Christopher C. Jennings Special Assistant to the President for Health Policy Development Rm 216 Old Executive Office Building
Medical Privacy
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- action brought in Federal or State court, in the 13 absence of 14 (1) an otherwise valid discovery request, an ad 15 ministrative subpoena or summons, or a,judicial sub 16· poena; and . 17 (2) an' order issued by the presiding judge or 18
Home Health [2]
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- in conjunction with our development of the Stark II proposed regulation. The Stark II regUlation also rehites to physician certification issues and affects HHAs: The Stark II regulation is cUrrently under review at OMB and we hope to publish it this Fall, which
- for . Constituency Development and Graduate Medical Education at (518) 431-7726 or Ray Sweeney, Executive Vice President at (518) 431-7729." . I I TOTAL P.03 ... ,:~ .~ Ie -2 -ocJ THE WHITE HQUSE WASHINGTON cap/cd )....euJ September 29,2000 M~MORANDUM
Provider Taxes [6]
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- its overpayments from states? A. The Administration's record of protecting Medicaid and the people it serves is well documented. One of the major reasons why the President vetoed the 1995 Republican budget bill was'its intent to dramatically rcduce
- to the House- and Senate-passed versions ofH.R. 2990, the Patients' Bill of Rights legislation. The President has long supported policies that expand health insurance coverage and improve long-teml care. His budget includes an investment of about $140
- limits well below the P9verty line for children fourteen and older. In developing the estimates presented here, we accounted for each state's income eligibility rules (~xcept for policies concerning income disregards) and the presence in several states
Medicare Buy-In [2]
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- finaItcial accounting standard developed in the late 1980s has changed employen perceptions of retiree health benefits and may have acted as a catalyst f reductions in retiree coverage. The new rule makes employers much m< . Page 2 GAOIHEHS-97-160 Retiree
Children [3]
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- entity that is authorized to ;determine eligibility for the Head Start program. the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, ot WIC. The Secretary may issue regulations further limiting qualified entities. o A qualified entitY must notifY the State
- of the health care system by encouraging the development of a h~alth info'rmation. system through the establishment bf standards' and' requirements for the electronic transmission of certain health care .' ' _ I . , ." , info~ation,; The Secretary· is requited
- disincentives for them to develop 1?rograms that 3 Togedrer these two gtOdp5 rozuprisc over two-6irds DfMedicare beneficiaries. Ano~ 1;' percen~ of non-instimtioo.ali:&ed bencfici.al:ks have Medicaid coverage and woold not face any premium~. Benfldicianes
- I SENT BY:Xerox,Telecopier 7020 7-13-95 3957289-+ 7:00PM 67431;# 1 FAX Health Division , Office of Management and Budget , Executive Office of the President WashingtonJ DC 20503 TO: C ~ ,.;s I~",A'!-:j j ItJPA£i:1' - A 1\ .... ;r
Asthma
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- provides significant support to minority institutions through such research career and tra.ining programs as the Minority National Research SerVice Award, Minority School Faculty Development Award, Research Development Award for Minority Faculty, and Short
- be subject to a civil monetary penalty not to exceed 50 percent of gross premiums received from sale of the policy. states would be permitted to develop stricter standards as long as no state provision is inconsistent with Federal standards. b. The secr~tary
- participation generally would be voluntary, although participation could be mandatory under an approved State plan as described in the ~receding section B. $150 million in grants would be available to States to assist in the planning, development
Organ Donations [3]
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- as technology changes: With the cooperation of the OPTN iIl;'bringing its expertise to bear; there is no reason why policies better than any yet proposed cannot be developed. In this regard, improved listing criteria and medical status criteria will both reduce
- Purchasing Medigap Insur; lB Using Medigap Insurance Other Kinds of Health Insl II Developed jointly by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the Health Care Fi~ancing Administration of the U. S. Department of Health
Pediatric Labeling [3]
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- of Pediatrics (Ref. I)-and the Department of Health and Human Services, 45 CFR part 46, subpart D, have developed guidelines Of regulations for the ethical conduct of clinical studies in' pediatric patients. Because pediatric patients represent a'vulnerable
- . The assumption ~at MSAs insured products that comply With state insurance laws and the insurance reform provisions in RR3103, as well as the provision • that directs NAIC to develop a consumer protection model -- including a risk adjustment recomme~dation. . 2
Victims Write-Up (HMO)
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- that paraplegics require. Unfortunately, her physician denied the requeft..for;referral. About a month later, Hough became ill and developed a pressurl..sofe/on her buttocks that opened and drained pus. This is something that a rehabilitation doctor would ha~e
- ; and () These new, valuable benefits from Med icare may be the key to long lastihg good health. Talk with your doctor about your ·risk of developing these health problems and your need, for these preventive services. I () Starting Jan~tary 1, 2000, I
- that insurance coverage is not the single answer for our nation's health access problems, we are also developing a second component to the Health CARE Act, which. will focus on improving access to health care lof4 1/27/20005:10 PM . , Primary Source
AIDS [2]
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- , ., Develop comprehensive plan . l • Assess how well funding application operationalizes the plan I t ! I I ! , • Evaluate planning process The f'.Ja!!oo's Prf,lvenlioJ'l Agency __ I ~ :~ : I """.." ,; ,~,,","', ,_.. . ·.___ .., . IW
Children [1]
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- insurance initiatives, including extensi~ns of Medicaid eligibility beyond federally mandated minimums, development of p~blic, insurance plans, or assistance with private plan premiums. Nearly all children's cOverage initiatives, unplemented or proposed
Medicare Buy-In [6]
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- penetration, ,with indemnity insurers developing " , managed care product~ and even large insurers competing fierc~ly on price to take or retain market share as smaller insurers leave the market. However, in other states, dominant BCBS plans and HMOs
