The Politics of Health Care : Infrastructure

Final Accountable Care Organization Rules Established

Lisa Algeo — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:06:00 GMT

(Editor's note: ADVANCE welcomes Guest Blogger Michael LaMagna, Esq,to our Politics in Health Care blog. He will be posting updates on healthcare reform and related issues each week. Check back often. LaMagna is an attorney and nursing home administrator...(read more)

Agency Report Reveals Need to Increase Access to Medical Homes

Frank Irving — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:05:00 GMT

HRSA says model represents fundamental change in provision, coordination and management of care. According to a report released March 18 by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 57 percent of children in the United States have access...(read more)

Federal Partners Offer Guidance for Child Care as an Element of Emergency Planning

Frank Irving — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:19:00 GMT

Report recommends that states develop child care disaster plans in coordination with state/local managers and agencies. Grantees across the country are receiving help from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to develop emergency preparedness...(read more)

Early Innovators Awarded Grants to Implement IT Infrastructure for Health Insurance Exchanges

Frank Irving — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:27:00 GMT

HHS allocates $241 million to a diverse mix of six states and a multi-state consortium. On Feb. 16, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced the award of seven cooperative agreements to help a group of "Early Innovator" states...(read more)

Ohio State Receives $100 Million Grant Made Available Through Affordable Care Act

Frank Irving — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:40:00 GMT

Award will go toward project to improve inpatient and outpatient care and new research facilities. On Dec. 29, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced that Ohio State University will receive a $100 million grant for construction...(read more)

New HHS Grants for Development of IT Systems for State Health Insurance Exchanges

Frank Irving — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:44:00 GMT

Awards will go to IT models and best practices that will benefit all states. On Oct. 29, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced competitive funding opportunities for states to design and implement the information technology...(read more)

VA Distributes More Than $1 Billion in ARRA Funds

Frank Irving — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:56:00 GMT

Funds allocated to upgrade medical facilities, improve energy efficiency and restore cemeteries. On Oct. 15, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has distributed more than $1 billion in funds made available through the American Recovery...(read more)