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Federal Health Reform Update. March 23, 2010 . Legislative Process.
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Federal Health Reform Update March 23, 2010
Legislative Process 1. Senate passed bill on December 24, 2009.2. House passed on Sunday, March 21, 2010, Senate bill (219 – 212) and reconciliation bill–a package of modifications to the Senate bill per White House–congressional Democratic leader negotiations (220 - 211).3. Senate scheduled Tuesday, March 23 to take up House-approved reconciliation package (51 votes needed). 3 1 2 Senate House
Issues Addressed in Reconciliation Package to Modify Senate-Passed Reform Bill
Coverage Expansion-How?Over 10 Years, the Bill will Expand Coverage to 34 million–95% of all Americans–23 million will remain uncovered
Additional Hospital and Health System Provisions in the Final Health Reform Package