Health Care
U.S. Reps. Bobby Rush (D-1st) and Robin Kelly (D-2nd) touted federal money for state and local resources in the House-passed HEROES Act while Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to begin negotiations for another round of federal support.
Matteson, IL – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Action for Dental Health Act, introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly.
This bipartisan legislation would target existing federal dollars to organizations that provide oral health service to underserved communities, especially children, seniors and people living in rural and urban communities. Without new funding, this legislation will strengthen the impact of existing resources and services.
Olivia Shorter was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was just seven days old and is continuing her fight as she looks forward to her eighth birthday on Sept. 20.
Just as she did to celebrate her 7th birthday, Olivia will host another sickle cell party blood drive for kids like herself and in recognition that September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
For six years, Republicans have repeated the same phrase in every conversation about healthcare: "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Now that Republicans control all levers of government, they are preparing legislation to strip 30 million Americans of the everyday security of health insurance.
For six years, Republicans have repeated the same phrase in every conversation about healthcare: "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Now that Republicans control all levers of government, they are preparing legislation to strip 30 million Americans of the everyday security of health insurance.
The impact of any repeal would be massive and disastrous. Experts estimate that repealing the ACA will kill 43,000 Americans every year.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."
I believe, as Dr. King did, that health care is a fundamental civil right. As such, my primary charge as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust is to promote, protect, support and defend the basic human right of all Americans to healthy life.
U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., convened yesterday with Dr. Gary Puckrein, president and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum, to stress the importance of considering the barriers to healthcare people still face throughout the country.
It's 1843 and your son has a fever. It's been getting worse for days and you know he needs help. So, you get on your horse, pull him up and start riding. After miles and miles, you finally reach the only doctor in the county in a desperate attempt to get care for your child. This story would be exactly the same if it were told in 212 B.C., 873, 1564 and even well into the 1900s.
In 2019, too many patients are still forced to do the same thing. This time, instead of a horse, it might be a car or bus, if you're lucky enough to own one or afford the fare.
Obamacare and Healthcare Providers
- The Affordable Care Act will help more patients access the treatment services and prescription drugs that you prescribe.
- The Affordable Care Act will help more patients obtain services in medically appropriate settings.
- Established the Community Health Center Fund that provides $11 billion over a period of five years for the operation, expansion, and construction of health centers.
- Included health care workforce initiatives to increase the number of providers available to serve patients nationwide.