Dedicated to former Foundation Trustee Barbara Jordan, this meeting facility in Washington, D.C., was designed for non-profits to conduct events and bring them to broader audiences through the Center's broadcasting and webcasting capabilities.
Health Reform Comparison Tools Now Reflect House Leadership Bill The Foundation's interactive side-by-side health reform comparison tool now includes the combined House Leadership Bill expected to be brought to the floor this week. The online tool now allows users to compare any or all of 13 different plans. A separate interactive calculator helps to illustrate what assistance the uninsured would get with premiums under the House Leadership bill and other Congressional reform plans.
Expert Panel Explores How Ready the Health Care System is For Health Reform A live, interactive Today's Topics In Health Disparities webcast on Wednesday examined how ready the health care system is for the influx of newly covered individuals that health reform aims to deliver. The panelists discussed provisions in the bills that address the need for increasing the health care workforce and maintaining the safety net, as well as potential gaps in the legislation, and the possible impact on racial and ethnic health disparities.