Tag Archive | "post traumatic stress disorder"

Trauma patients admitted to ICU at greater risk of developing PTSD

Friday, March 5, 2010

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after experiencing a traumatic event and may lead to poor recovery and psychological difficulties. Studies over the past few years have shown that admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with the development of PTSD.

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President Obama released his FY 2011 budget

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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As some of you may know, this morning President Obama released his FY 2011 budget. Last week, the State of the Union address warned of spending freezes and tough decisions on what programs to keep and what programs to discontinue in the coming year. BIAA is pleased to announce that the HRSA state grant program, authorized [...]

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Long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury: A review of social, cognitive, neurological, and psychiatric outcomes

Saturday, January 30, 2010

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It is recognized that survivors of traumatic brain injury have to cope with numerous life challenges. The growing concern for the number of veterans returning with a brain injury has prompted a tremendous influx of research. These new studies contribute to the understanding of brain injury in both civilian and military populations. The Institute of Medicine [...]

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Veteran’s Health Omnibus Bill News From Congress

Friday, November 20, 2009

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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 areas and ensure that veterans who are catastrophically disabled or who need emergency care in the [...]

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Health Care Reform Update July 27, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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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 [...]

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House Considers FY10 TBI Act Appropriations, take action now!

Monday, July 27, 2009

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House Considers FY10 TBI Act Appropriations, take action now! Take Action! Friday, July 24, 2009, the House of Representatives will be considering a bill which will provide the funding allocation for programs authorized through the TBI Act and for NIDRR’s TBI-related research programs, including TBI Model Systems of Care. Federal funding for these important TBI programs has remained [...]

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FY10 Defense Appropriations Hearing Featuring the Defense Center of Excellence TBI Program

Monday, March 9, 2009

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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 Secretary of Defense for Force Health Protection and Gen. Loree Sutton, the Special Assistant to the [...]

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President Obama Hosts Healthcare Forum

Monday, March 9, 2009

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On Thursday, President Barack Obama held a White House summit on health care reform. At the summit, President Obama made his intentions clear that an overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system should be completed by the end of this year. The President addressed a room full of lawmakers, healthcare providers, labor unions, and [...]

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BIAA Urges Repeal of Medicare’s Two-Year Wait Period

Monday, November 24, 2008

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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 coverage faced by people with disabilities.

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BIAA Signs on To Coalition Letter Opposing Proposed Medicaid Outpatient Regulation

Saturday, October 4, 2008

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BIAA recently signed on to a coalition letter urging Congress to enact a moratorium on a regulation proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to restrict Medicaid reimbursement for outpatient services. This regulation is termed the “Medicaid Outpatient Clinic and Hospital Services Rule,” and it would reduce federal Medicaid funding to [...]

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