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Health Reform
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The Affordable Health Care of America Act and Health Care Reform
U.S. House bill promises key components for people with mental illness. Act Now!


Understanding the Issue:

Senate Unveils Health Care Bill
Senate Democrats have unveiled their $849 billion health care bill.

Why Is NAMI Supporting HR 3962?
Read why NAMI is supporting the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962).

NAMI Letter Supporting S1213, the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act
Read NAMI's letter in support of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 (S 1213). We are pleased to support this important effort to further medical research and clinical practice.


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NAMI's Advocacy Goals and Strategies:

NAMI's Principles for Health Care Reform
Read nine principles that will help NAMI advocate for people with mental illnesses during the healthcare reform debate.



Other Resources:

Ask the Doctor Call on Health Care Reform
Download the presentation being made by Andrew Sperling for NAMIs Ask the Doctor call on October 23, 2009.

Progress Report on Health Reform Legislation
Andrew Sperling's presentation to NAMI grassroots leaders on Health Reform Legislation.

NAMI's Letter of Support for S. 1136
Read NAMI's letter in support for S. 1136, the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009.

NAMI's Letter of Support for HR 2502
Read NAMI's letter of support for HR 2502, the Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2009.

SAMHSA Provides a New Online Resource for Ideas and Discussion about Health System Reform
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has created a new place on its website www.samhsa.gov/healthreform for posting and exchanging ideas about the issues and opportunities surrounding the future shape of America’s health system – especially on how reform may affect mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment services.

2008 Party Platform Excerpts: Health Care
A guide to how the Democratic and Republican party platforms compare on the issue of health care.



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