 | Alexander: New Health Bill Is Same Turkey Americans Didn't Like in August US Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today issued the following statement on the Senate Democ... US Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today issued the following statement on the Senate Democratic health care bill: Senator Reid's bill is appropriate for the season: it's the same turkey you didn't like in August, and it's not going to taste any better on Thanksgiving. Not much has changed. The bill still means higher premiums, it still means higher taxes, and it still cuts Medicare. It's still 2000 pages, and it still costs more than $2 ... Views: 197 |
 | Senator Harkin on the HELP Committee's Health Care Reform Legislation SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) -- Health Care Reform Bill Reduces Cost, Protects Health Care Choices, Assures Coverage & Promotes Prevention and ... SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) -- Health Care Reform Bill Reduces Cost, Protects Health Care Choices, Assures Coverage & Promotes Prevention and Wellness. Interview on 7/15/09 (01:49). Views: 94 |
 | President Obama on Health Care Reform at the AMA The President gives his most extensive remarks to date detailing his vision for health care reform to the American Medical Association in Ch... The President gives his most extensive remarks to date detailing his vision for health care reform to the American Medical Association in Chicago. June 15, 2009. (Public domain) Views: 33,960 |
 | President Obama Hosts a Health Reform Town Hall in Ohio NOTE: the audio on this instance drops out at around 15 min. Please visit vimeo.com for the full video. President Obama holds a town hall fo... NOTE: the audio on this instance drops out at around 15 min. Please visit vimeo.com for the full video. President Obama holds a town hall focused on health insurance reform in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The President addresses how health insurance reform is essential to our financial security, and explains how his plan will benefit all Americans, including those who already have insurance. After his opening remarks, the President takes a variety of questions from the audience, including questions ... Views: 18,978 |
 | Health Care Reform Rally Democrats on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee join with allied organizations supporting The Affordable Health Choi... Democrats on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee join with allied organizations supporting The Affordable Health Choices Act, the HELP Committees recently passed legislation that reduces health costs, protects choices and guarantees access to quality, affordable care. Senator Chris Dodd, Senator Tom Harkin and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle were joined by actors Harry and Louise and others to discuss how the legislation will deliver real help to Americans ... Views: 402 |
 | President Obama's Health Care Town Hall, Green Bay In Green Bay, Wisconsin the President holds a town hall to talk directly to the American people about the need for real health reform -- no ... In Green Bay, Wisconsin the President holds a town hall to talk directly to the American people about the need for real health reform -- no excuses, no endless delay. June 11, 2009. (Public Domain) Views: 18,226 |
 | President Obama's Primetime Press Conference on Health Reform President Obama delivers remarks at a primetime press conference focused on health insurance reform, before taking questions from the media.... President Obama delivers remarks at a primetime press conference focused on health insurance reform, before taking questions from the media. The President explains how his plan will benefit every American, and where the plan currently stands. July 22, 2009 (Public Domain) Views: 34,355 |
 | President Obama Holds a Health Reform Town Hall in New Hampshire President Obama holds a town hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to address questions and concerns on health insurance reform. He talks about... President Obama holds a town hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to address questions and concerns on health insurance reform. He talks about ending discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, and takes on some of the rumors about health reform. August 11, 2009. (Public Domain) Views: 18,353 |
 | 6/25/09: White House Press Briefing White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain) White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain) Views: 5,643 |
 | 6/22/09: White House Press Briefing White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain) White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. (public domain) Views: 8,259 |
 | Health Care Stakeholder Discussion: Prevention and Wellness Mike Hash from the Office of Health Reform hosts a stakeholder discussion with physicians about the importance of prevention and wellness in... Mike Hash from the Office of Health Reform hosts a stakeholder discussion with physicians about the importance of prevention and wellness in health care reform. The physicians answer questions submitted through Facebook and whitehouse.gov. June 18, 2009. (Public Domain) Views: 4,229 |
 | Mike Huckabee and Andy Baldwin Highlight Wellness and Prevention as Keys to Health Care Reform Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and Dr. Andy Baldwin appeared at a hearing organized by the Senate Republican Conference and the Repu... Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and Dr. Andy Baldwin appeared at a hearing organized by the Senate Republican Conference and the Republican Policy Committee to discuss wellness and prevention through healthy behavior as keys to health care reform. Views: 2,494 |
 | The Role of Wellness and Prevention in Health Reform US Senator Mark Udall delivered a speech on the Senate floor, urging his colleagues to act on health insurance reform so that all Coloradans... US Senator Mark Udall delivered a speech on the Senate floor, urging his colleagues to act on health insurance reform so that all Coloradans and all Americans can have access to wellness programs and patient-centered care. Senator Udall was joined by Senator Bennet and seven of their freshman colleagues, who delivered a bloc of speeches dedicated to health insurance reform to show that they are united in their call to action and to make their position clear that the status quo is not ... Views: 170 |
 | Harkin Emphasizes Preventions Role In Health Care Overhaul Senator Tom Harkin took to the Senate floor today to stress the importance of keeping wellness and prevention measures in the merged health ... Senator Tom Harkin took to the Senate floor today to stress the importance of keeping wellness and prevention measures in the merged health reform bill. Meaningful reform, Harkin argues, means shifting the focus of the system from patching people up after they get sick to keeping them out of the hospital in the first place. Treating preventable diseases related to stress, obesity and poor nutrition account for 75 percent of our annual health care expenses. A sharp new emphasis on prevention ... Views: 301 |
 | GOP Health Care Hearing: Prevention Through Healthy Behavior A Key to Health Care Reform The Senate Republican Conference and the Republican Policy Committee held a hearing on Thursday, May 21, to discuss wellness and prevention ... The Senate Republican Conference and the Republican Policy Committee held a hearing on Thursday, May 21, to discuss wellness and prevention through healthy behavior as a key to health care reform. Helping people lead healthier lives is central to controlling the cost of health care for everyone—not just the unhealthy. Largely manageable or preventable chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and account for the vast majority of health care spending ... Views: 459 |
 | Highlights from GOP Health Care Hearing on Prevention and Wellness The Senate Republican Conference and the Republican Policy Committee held a hearing on Thursday, May 21, to discuss wellness and prevention ... The Senate Republican Conference and the Republican Policy Committee held a hearing on Thursday, May 21, to discuss wellness and prevention through healthy behavior as a key to health care reform. Helping people lead healthier lives is central to controlling the cost of health care for everyone—not just the unhealthy. Largely manageable or preventable chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and account for the vast majority of health care spending ... Views: 782 |
 | Nuka Model: Health Reform That Works Sharing an innovative Alaska-based approach to health reform, Senator Begich spoke on the Senate floor about the "Nuka Model of Care" develo... Sharing an innovative Alaska-based approach to health reform, Senator Begich spoke on the Senate floor about the "Nuka Model of Care" developed by the Southcentral Foundation of Anchorage. A highly successful program, the Nuka Model takes a holistic, proactive approach to promoting wellness and prevention by using teams of health providers, including doctors, nurses and medical assistants. More information about the Nuka Model of Care and the Southcentral Foundation can be found at their ... Views: 386 |
 | John Barrasso Discusses Nurses, Government-Run Health Care, and Single-Payer Health Care In this episode of "The Senate Doctors Show" Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) answers health care reform questions about the supply of doctors and ... In this episode of "The Senate Doctors Show" Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) answers health care reform questions about the supply of doctors and nurses, how Medicare will be affected, and government-run health care. Republicans want step-by-step health care reform solutions that reduce costs and covers more uninsured Americans without increasing the deficit. Views: 417 |
 | Tom Discusses Health Reform On Monday evening, Aug 3, 2009, Senator Harkin joined members of the Senate Health, Education, Labors and Pension (HELP) Committee to discus... On Monday evening, Aug 3, 2009, Senator Harkin joined members of the Senate Health, Education, Labors and Pension (HELP) Committee to discuss the benefits of The Affordable Health Choices Act for all Americans. Tom touted the prevention and wellness elements of the bill, which will reduce incidents of chronic disease and rein in the high costs of health care in America. He took to the Senate floor as his staff completed a state-wide listening tour of all 99 counties to hear Iowans concerns ... Views: 575 |
 | New Health Reform Bill Tom talks about the "Affordable Health Choices Act" Tom talks about the "Affordable Health Choices Act" Views: 765 |
 | President Obama: Health Reform Town Hall at North Carolina High School President Obama holds a town hall in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on health insurance reform and small business. He discusses the econom... President Obama holds a town hall in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on health insurance reform and small business. He discusses the economy and the need for health care reform, as well as the eight health insurance consumer protections, which are core principles that demonstrate how health insurance reform will affect you and your family. July 29, 2009. (Public Domain) Views: 18,107 |
 | President Obama Holds Online Town Hall on Health Reform President Obama takes questions submitted through youtube, Facebook, and Twitter at a town hall in Virginia. July 1, 2009. (Public Domain) President Obama takes questions submitted through youtube, Facebook, and Twitter at a town hall in Virginia. July 1, 2009. (Public Domain) Views: 28,717 |
 | Small Business and Health Reform: Christina Romer Takes Your Questions Council of Economic Advisers Chair Christina Romer hosts a live chat to discuss how health insurance reform will affect small businesses. Sh... Council of Economic Advisers Chair Christina Romer hosts a live chat to discuss how health insurance reform will affect small businesses. She takes your questions from whitehouse.gov and Facebook, as well as questions from small business professionals that were previously submitted on linkedin. In his weekly address, the President discussed the CEA report on health reform and small business, and asked small business owners and employees to submit their questions and comments on the report ... Views: 5,199 |
 | President Obamas Remarks on Health Care and F-22 Funding President Obama gives remarks in the Rose Garden, praising the consensus that continues to build for health reform. Before he begins, though... President Obama gives remarks in the Rose Garden, praising the consensus that continues to build for health reform. Before he begins, though, he makes a point to praise the Senate for their vote against $1.75 billion for unnecessary F-22 fighter jets, having built another bipartisan consensus for fiscal discipline and changing the way Washington works. July 21, 2009 (Public Domain) Views: 7,880 |
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