Archive | July, 2009
Final NIDRR RRCT Priorities Released
As reported in an earlier edition of Policy Corner, BIAA submitted comments to the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) in June specifically regarding the fourth priority included in the proposed plan for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) entitled, “Developing Strategies to Foster Community Integration and Participation for Individuals with Traumatic [...]
Continue reading...Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 (S. 252)
31. July 2009
After being favorably reported out of the Senate Veterans Affairs committee last week, the full Senate plans to consider S. 252, the Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 in the coming days.
Continue reading...FY10 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390)
31. July 2009
On Thursday, July 23, 2009, the Senate passed its version of the FY10 National Defense Authorization Act. During debate, Senator John McCain for Senator Graham offered an amendment that authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program for providing cognitive rehabilitation therapy services under TRICARE. Both BIAA and the [...]
Continue reading...Health Care Reform Update
31. July 2009
Health Care Reform remains in a holding pattern as Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus announced this week that his Committee would not formally consider health care legislation until after the August recess.
Continue reading...Appropriations Update
31. July 2009
On Thursday, July 30, 2009, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its fiscal 2010 spending bill for Health, Education and Labor programs.
Continue reading...Most Valuable Advocates (MVAs)
31. July 2009
In a year that has been bursting at the seams with important policy making and legislation affecting the brain injury community, BIAA would like to take a step back and thank our grassroots for the heavy lifting they have done in the past six months!
Continue reading...Call your Senators and urge them to vote for S. 252, The Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009
30. July 2009
In the coming days the Senate will consider S. 252, the Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009. Among the provisions of the bill, the legislation authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) to provide care to veterans with traumatic brain injury through contracts with non-VA providers when necessary. Call your Senators today to encourage passage of [...]
Continue reading...Health Care Reform Update July 27, 2009
28. July 2009
House After more contentious private and public negotiations on a health overhaul between House leaders and moderate Democrats, prospects are uncertain for a vote on the bill before lawmakers leave for a long August recess. The Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman, Henry Waxman, is aiming to come to an agreement by Monday or Tuesday of this week [...]
Continue reading...Appropriations Update: TBI Act
28. July 2009
On Friday, July 24, 2009 the House of Representatives passed a $730.5 billion bill to fund health, education and labor programs in fiscal 2010. The bill (HR 3293) allocates $10 million to the HRSA state grant and protection and advocacy programs. The accompanying committee report states: “The Committee provides $10 million for the Traumatic [...]
Continue reading...Health Care Reform Update
27. July 2009
This week the Senate, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee approved its draft Health Care Reform measure, and the Finance Committee is expected to begin consideration next week. In the House, the Education and Labor Committee approved its section of the bill (HR 3200) after a very long session lasting through the night on Thursday. [...]
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31. July 2009
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