Seven-year-old Alex Rowe, who has a rare bleeding disorder, soon will have private health insurance again.
He is among more than 5 million Americans under the age of 19 with a pre-existing medical condition who cannot be denied coverage by insurance companies beginning as early as September under a key provision of the health care reform law. Covering consumers with pre-existing health problems has long been a point of contention and figured prominently in the national health reform debate.
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TheHill.com - Baucus pegs health reform odds 'high' - 0 views
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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) played oddsmaker on healthcare reform over breakfast hursday, predicting a 75 percent to 80 percent chance that his panel will advance one of President Obama's highest priorities next month.
The White House - Blog Post - The President Spells Out His Vision on Health Care Reform - 0 views
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Today the White House released a letter sent by the President to Senators Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, the Chairmen of the key committees in the Senate handling health care reform, spelling out in detail what he would like to see in this historic legislation.
Obama education chief Duncan to push schools reform - USATODAY.com - 0 views
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U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to challenge educators, civil rights groups and others to put aside "tired arguments" about education reform to help him craft a sweeping reauthorization of federal education legislation by early 2010.
Health care reform likely to benefit patients with mental illness - 0 views
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Those who suffer from mental illness will be well-served by the new health care reforms, according to Angela Kimball, director of state policy for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Consumers Guide To Health Reform - Kaiser Health News - 0 views
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The health overhaul package passed by the House Sunday and sent to the Senate for final action is the most far-reaching health legislation since the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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While the underlying Senate bill will become law as soon as President Barack Obama signs it, additional changes will occur if the Senate passes the reconciliation-bill part of the package. The following is a look at the impact of the entire package, which would extend insurance coverage to 32 million additional Americans by 2019, but also have an effect on almost every citizen. Here's where things stand and how you might be affected:
AMCHP Annual Conference - Washington D.C. - Feb 9-12, 2013 - 2 views
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Click here to register for this conference
What:
The AMCHP Annual Conference Training Institute offers a rich program of skills-building sessions starting on Saturday, Feb. 9. Sunday afternoon will kick-off the first general session, launching two and a half days of education, motivation, and interaction.
When/Where:
February 9, 2013 9am - 4:30pm
February 10, 2013 9am - 12pm Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street
Washington, DC 20008 Topics Discussed: Professional Development Tools for MCH Leadership in Challenging Times Communicating the Value of Preconception Health to Illustrate a Return on Investment Painless Practical Principles of Evaluation for Community-based Projects: Collecting and Using Data for Quality Improvement and Generating Project Support Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program 101 for MCH Leaders: The Family-Centered Care Assessment: A Tool for Quality Improvement MCH 3.0--Advancing the MCH Vision Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families with CSHCN: Lessons Learned from 5 states Brief Tobacco Intervention Skills Certification For Pregnant and Postpartum Women Using Entrepreneurial and INtrepreneurial Skills in MCH Systems Building A Life Course Perspective on Injury Prevention: From Babies to Grannies and Back Again Building a Strong MCH Foundation to Weather Storms: Skills-building in Reproductive Health Preparedness Science Marketing Your MCH Block Grant to Gather Meaningful Input from Stakeholders Selecting the "Right" Program: Using Systematic Reviews to Identify Effective Programs Optimizing Health Reform to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes </h
2013 Conference on Inclusive Education: Same Fish, Different Sea - Colorado Springs, CO... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this conference
What:
Inclusive education is a process of school reform that creates equality in education and increases achievement for ALL students, including students with disabilities. PEAK Parent Center's annual Conference on Inclusive Education holds the tools you need to reinvent schools to be places where all students can achieve success! We've been bringing the nation best practice for over 25 years! Register today and experience it for yourself! This conference is an excellent development opportunity for everyone involved in the education and support of students with disabilities. At this conference, we value various, distinct groups coming together to learn and build capacity and collaboration. When/Where:
February 7-8, 2013 8:30am - 5:30pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver is 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado 80207, and it is at the intersection of Quebec Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Contact:
PEAK Parent Center
611 North Weber Street, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-531-9400
Hotline: 1-800-284-0251
Fax: 719-531-9452
e-mail: conference@peakparent.org
Leading the Change in Indian Education: Our Culture and Traditions are our Strength - B... - 0 views
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Download the registration forms and document packet
What:
The Board of Directors of the Montana Indian Education Association invites you to join them at this year's conference, "Leading the Change in Indian Education: Our Culture and Traditions are our Strength" which is dedicated to investigating issues and best practices as we share frustrations and innovative approaches to ensure that Indian students at all levels of the educational system receive a high quality education that prepares them for the future they envision. Some topics include innovative approaches to meeting Indian Education For All, school reform, common core standards implementation, dual enrollment for high school students, and changes in Higher Education and Public School funding.
When:
April 11 - 13, 2013
Where:
Holiday Inn Grand Montana
5500 Midland Rd.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
Adults: $250.00 Elders (60+): $150.00 see registration form for details on early registration discounts.
Maryland discipline proposals to be changed - The Washington Post - 0 views
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State education leaders will make changes to a set of proposals designed to shift student discipline practices in Maryland toward a more “rehabilitative” approach that would reduce suspensions, keep students in school and teach positive behavior. The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to withdraw proposed regulations and amend them in a way that officials said would not alter the spirit of the reforms but would address some complaints voiced in recent months.
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The changes will revive regulatory language that recognizes “an environment of order and discipline necessary for effective learning” and add a preamble that points out the authority of local school boards to create district discipline policies.The board held firm in its emphasis on rehabilitative practices, as well as its revised definitions for out-of-school suspensions and its requirement that schools provide educational services for suspended students.
The State of Learning Disabilities (2011) - 0 views
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The State of Learning Disabilities 2009 is a comprehensive report on the status of individuals with learning disabilities (LD) in the United States and provides a data-based perspective of LD in the context of education reform. NCLD offers this publication to policy makers, education professionals, media, parents and others to ensure that there is access to key LD data to and expand awareness about what LD is and whom the condition impacts.
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The State of Learning Disabilities: Facts, Trends and Indicators provides the authoritative national and state-by-state snapshot of learning disabilities (LD) in the United States, and their impact on the ability of students and adults to achieve educational success and employment. This publication also clarifies what a learning disability is and explains the common misperceptions associated with LD.
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The State of Learning Disabilities 2009 is a comprehensive report on the status of individuals with learning disabilities (LD) in the United States and provides a data-based perspective of what LD looks in the context of education reform. NCLD offers this publication to policy makers, education professionals, media, parents and others to ensure that there is access to key LD data and expand awareness about what LD is and who the condition impacts.
With Health-Care Bill, Baucus May Define His Career and His Party - washingtonpost.com - 0 views
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Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, may be President Obama's most critical ally on health-care reform. But which version of the independent-minded Montanan will preside as the debate intensifies this summer?
Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (ATAA) - 0 views
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Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 - Federal Autism Insurance Reform (S. 819, H.R. 2413)
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The “Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009” (ATAA) contains a total of twelve sections, each putting forth a different program for autism. A key feature of the bill is Section 12, which contains the provisions for federal reform of autism insurance coverage. If passed, Section 12 will require all insurance companies across the country to provide coverage for evidence-based, medically-necessary autism treatments and therapies.
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Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (ATAA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Introduced by Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA), Chris Smith (D-NJ), Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Hank Johnson (D-GA), ATAA is comprehensive federal legislation that addresses several critical challenges facing the autism community, including increased funding for scientific research, treatment and services.
Oct 9 - Families USA: Conference Call: Demystifying the Senate Finance Mark-Up - 0 views
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The Senate Finance Committee worked for eight days to amend Chairman Baucus’ Mark. In sum, close to 150 amendments were considered by the Committee on topics that included affordability, the public option, Medicaid expansions, private insurance market reform, and many more. Please join Families USA this Friday, October 9th at 3 PM, to demystify the Senate Finance mark-up.
Despite Reforms, Problems With Restraint And Seclusion Persist - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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Two years after Iowa implemented rules restricting the use of restraint and seclusion tactics in schools, compliance remains elusive.
Making the New Health Care Laws Work for Montana - Multiple Dates/Locations - 0 views
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The new healthcare reform laws have immediate and long-term impacts on Montana businesses and citizens. Please join us for an education session and discussion regarding how you can make the new health care reform laws work for you and your community. Please RSVP at HealthCareLaws@bcbsmt.com Refreshments will be served.
Rollout Of Health Care Reforms To Begin - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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A series of changes sparked by the health care law passed earlier this year will begin to take hold later this week, increasing access for individuals with disabilities. Starting Thursday, insurers will no longer be able to deny coverage to children with pre-existing conditions. Lifetime coverage limits will also largely disappear. And, it will become harder for insurance companies to cancel coverage or deny claims. At the same time, insurance plans will be required to include certain preventive services such as vaccinations at no cost. What’s more, kids will be able to stay on their parents’ insurance plans until they turn 26.
The Answer Sheet - Ravitch answers Gates - 0 views
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Gates, through his philanthropic foundation, has invested billions of dollars in education experiments and now has a pivotal role in reform efforts. Ravitch, the author of the bestselling The Death and Life of the Great American School System, has become the most vocal opponent of the Obama administration's education policy. She says Gates is backing the wrong initiatives and harming public schools.
The new health care reform laws have immediate and long-term impacts on Montana businesses and citizens. Please join us for an educational session and discussion regarding how you can make the new health care reform laws work for you and your community. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, August 23, 2012:
C'Mon Inn
6139 East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, MT
9:00 - 10:30am Mountain Billings Hotel and Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings, MT
2:30 - 4:00pm Mountain Thursday, August 30, 2012:
Holiday Inn
400 10th Ave.
Great Falls, MT
9:00 - 10:30am Mountain Hilton Garden Inn
3720 N. Reserve Street
Missoula, MT
3:00 - 4:30pm Mountain