To me, there are some great aspects of the ACA, starting with the prohibition on discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions. As a long time patient advocate, I know how important this is to millions of people. Indeed, I’ve thought for some time that the Obama Administration should have reached...
A few excerpts from this week’s Washington Report. To read the full write-up click here. To sign up, click here. Only 16 legislative days left in 2013! And remember, Monday is Veterans Day. We urge you to take 3 minutes and 27 seconds and watch this tribute. And find a...
A few excerpts from this week’s Washington Report. To read the full write-up click here. To sign up, click here. Looking ahead, on deck for next week, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) has a big sequestration hearing with all of the service chiefs on Thursday. Looking way ahead, the...
Report shows smoking and lack of insurance leading factors in premature births National Report Card shows percentage of women smokers ahead of national average MILWAUKEE, Wis., November 1, 2013 –The United States’ preterm birth rate dropped for the sixth consecutive year in 2012 to 11.5 percent, a 15-year...
With dollars tighter than ever at the federal level, I can’t recall a time that has been more important to make sure you have your story right, tight and concise when dealing with Congress and the Executive branch. Here are a few rules to help guide you: Your story should...
Capstone’s Alan Macleod wrote a few thoughts on post-traumatic stress research and some of the concerns arising as a consequence of the shutdown in DC. Follow him on LinkedIn. Last month, the Los Angeles Times ran a chilling piece on the emotional and painful journey of Army Sergeant Jonathon Warren as...