Category Archives: Post Traumatic Stress
Veteran’s Health Omnibus Bill News From Congress
On Thursday, November 19, 2009, The Senate voted to pass a package of veteran’s bills (S1963) that included both S. 801 and S. 252, both important Veteran’s health care measures supported by BIAA. The bill would expand services in rural
Appropriations Update, House Appropriations Full Committee
On July 17, 2009, the House Appropriations Full Committee acted on legislation that would fund labor, health and education programs for Fiscal Year 2010. The overall numbers for this year’s reported bill are as follows: Bill Total 2009 Comparable: $155.049
FY10 Defense Appropriations Hearing Featuring the Defense Center of Excellence TBI Program
On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense held a hearing to address the need to improve the quality of care for servicemembers suffering from traumatic brain injury. The witness list included, Ellen Embry, the Deputy Assistant
ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE APPROVED BY HOUSE COMMITTEES
As many of you know, this week has been both historical and chaotic in the city of Washington. With the federal holiday on Monday and the monumental inaugural celebration on Tuesday, Congress had just three days to continue their work
Health Care Reform Efforts Already Underway
The outcomes of the recent November election have dramatically changed the political landscape in Washington, D.C., and a number of factors have come together to create the best opportunity for reforming the nation’s health care system in well over a
Brain-injured troops face long-term risks
A recent post on MSN shows how 22 percent of Iraq vets are affected by traumatic head wounds. War related brain injury is a critical issue facing many veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. Issues range not only from
BIAA Urges Repeal of Medicare’s Two-Year Wait Period
On November 12, 2008, BIAA joined the Coalition to End the Two-Year Wait for Medicare – which represents over 75 health advocacy organizations – in launching its campaign to urge the next Congress to end the 24-month wait for Medicare
VA Signs Interagency Agreement With NIDRR-Funded TBI Model Systems
In an exciting development, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) recently signed an Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the NIDRR-funded Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data
Defense Secretary Gates Responds to Senators’ Letter on Cognitive Rehabilitation
United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has responded to the letter a group of Senators issued on August 4, 2008 calling on him to ensure official TRICARE coverage of cognitive rehabilitation. As you may recall, BIAA played a crucial
Head Injuries Increase After Motorcycle Helmet
Pennsylvania motorcyclists suffered large increases in head injury deaths and hospitalizations in the two years following the repeal of its motorcycle helmet law, according to a University of Pittsburgh study. Even after accounting for increases in motorcycle registrations that occurred
