Tag Archives: Health Care

Medical Associations Drive Meetings Industry

The Power of A has shown repeatedly that associations are driving the economic recovery through their meetings and conventions, but occasionally it is interesting to look at specific industries to see how specific types of associations are leaders within a … Continue reading

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Georgia Association Provides Free Dental Care During Clinic

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy On August 12 and 13, the Georgia Dental Association hosted a free clinic to provide dental care at no cost to low- and no-income Georgia adults. The program, … Continue reading

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CT Association Executive to Lead State’s Efforts on Health Care

Connecticut’s Governor-Elect Dan Malloy has named Jeannette DeJesús as the head of the state’s efforts to comply with the federal health care reform law.  DeJesús’ official title will be Deputy Public Health Commissioner and special advisor to the governor on … Continue reading

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Current Health Plans Could Hinge on Federal Regs

U.S. President Obama signs the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act

A story in today’s Washington Post highlights the importance of associations in being involved in the regulatory process.  Many of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have regulatory requirements, and as deadlines in the legislation approach, … Continue reading

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Draft Regulations Released for Older Dependent Coverage

Three Cabinet agencies released joint regulations on the extension of dependent coverage to adults under age 27 yesterday, providing a draft of the rules that will govern part of the health care reform law that goes into effect on September … Continue reading

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ASAE Hosts Volunteer Fair for Association Executives

How is your association forming partnerships to improve society? Part of the power of associations and the good they do for society is found in their partnerships with other organizations to create programs to help a needy segment of the … Continue reading

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Interview with Chuck Gould, Volunteers of America

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/KTN8D7836Kg" width="425" height="344" allowfullscreen="true" fvars="fs=1" /] Recently, Volunteers of America President Charles W. Gould stopped by the ASAE offices to discuss the health care debate and how Volunteers of America is participating in the Power of A message.  Earlier … Continue reading

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July 2 Health Care Update

1.  The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scores a modified Health Education Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee health care proposal at $611.4 billion, but the bill would still leave 34 million Americans without insurance. 2.  The plan includes a public option … Continue reading

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Association Initiatives Promote Travel and Tourism

As many people travel over the July 4th recess, the travel and hospitality community are working with Congress to help revitalize the nation’s economy. USTA, the U.S. Travel Association (formerly the Travel Industry Association) is working on numerous fronts to … Continue reading

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A Public Plan According to Sen. Snowe and HELP

In an interview with the Associated Press, Maine Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) outlined her support for a public plan with a trigger option as a possible compromise to the stalemate over inclusion of a public plan in comprehensive health care … Continue reading

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