Tag Archives: TBI funding
A more efficient application of the Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory in mild traumatic brain injury.
Post-concussive syndrome, or mild traumatic brain injury, often presents as a complex tangle of symptoms. Untangling these symptoms into more precise and reliable categories has been a challenge for both researchers and clinicians. In research, having reliable categories of symptoms
Please Help – Register-Fundraise for CALBIA’s 3rd Annual Statewide Walk For Thought
As we approach Brain Injury Awareness Month, I would like to invite you to register for the Walk For Thought at a location near you. If you are unable to attend, please register as a “Virtual Walker” and customize your
Thank Dateline NBC for Bringing Attention to Brain Injury Challenges
Health care reform at the federal level is officially on hold. Republican Scott Brown gained the Massachusetts seat vacated by the death of Edward Kennedy, thereby breaking the 60-vote majority in the Senate. Democrats met privately in the days following
BIAA Health Care Reform Update
After the devastating Massachusetts special election, House and Senate leaders are expected to resume negotiations this week to attempt to finish the health care overhaul. Although a clear path is still unknown, BIAA will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Legislative Report April 2009
There are currently two bills working their way through the Assembly that of interest to the California brain injury community:
Californian’s Walk For Thought in March for Brain Injury Awareness Month
The four Walk’s-for-Thought were a great success this year! Walker’s exceeded the donation goal of $50,000 to reach a remarkable $76,796. This milestone was achieved by the many walkers that solicited donations from their family and friends. Donations were received
BIAA Unveils Legislative Agenda for 2009
This week, in preparation for Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill, BIAA unveiled its legislative agenda. With the impending healthcare reform movement looming, BIAA has made access to brain injury care the cornerstone of this year’s priorities.
Appropriations Update
This week, BIAA mobilized grassroots advocates by sending out an action alert regarding FY2010 appropriations. The message detailed that over the next few weeks, both the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees will be working to craft the FY 2010 Labor,
Appropriations Action on Federal TBI Programs Just Around The Corner
Over the next few weeks, both the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees will be working to craft the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education Appropriations bill, which will provide the funding allocation for programs authorized through
FY09 Omnibus Appropriations
On February 25, the House passed the FY 2009 omnibus spending bill covering the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Education. These agencies are currently being funded at 2008 levels under a
