Essential Health Benefits Not Expected Until SpringSt. Paul, Minn.—A key part of the controversial health care debate in the U.S. is that of “essential health benefits,” or the categories of services that every insurance plan will be required to cover under the health reform law. Obama Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Health Care ActSt. Paul, Minn.—The Obama administration has asked the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of the 2010 controversial health care act and uphold the plan, also known as Obamacare. New Medical Technologies May Mean Gaps in Patient Privacy
St. Paul, Minn.—New technologies flood the health care world daily, but according to a new report, patient privacy may ultimately suffer.
Baby DNA Court Ruling Disregards Constitutional RightsYesterday, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled to affirm the lower court's dismissal of the 9-parent lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The parents had challenged the collection, retention, use, and dissemination of newborn DNA by MDH as unconstitutional and in violation of the Minnesota Genetic Privacy Act. Will MN Task Force Support Obamacare or Freedom?(St. Paul/Minneapolis) - Today, in anticipation of tomorrow's first meeting of the task force, and after researching the members of the newly appointed Minnesota Health Care Reform Task Force, Citizens' Council on Health Care (CCHC) releases a document containing statements and positions of members that may indicate support for ObamaCare or conflict with health freedom. Obama's Berwick Appointment Shows Lack of TransparencyIn response to today's recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Twila Brase, RN, PHN, president of Citizens' Council on Health Care, provides the following statement CCHC Opposes Baby DNA Banking in Comments on HHS ProposalAccording to Recommendations from HHS, the newborn DNA of children is a valuable resource that should be banked by government and made available to researchers without parent consent. Citizens' Council on Health Care has responded in opposition by sending public comments to HHS. CCHC Opposes Obamacare in Budget Bill Passed by MN LegislatureDespite public opposition and constitutional violations, the Minnesota legislature has passed a bill filled with the implementation of ObamaCare. Governor Pawlenty Should Veto Health & Human Services BillWe're asking Governor Pawlenty to say NO to higher costs, capitation experiments that risk rationing care to patients, a new government patient surveillance system, and the implementation of ObamaCare in Minnesota," said Twila Brase, president of CCHC Health Care Vote Will Start a New Revolution for FreedomToday marks the first day of a new revolution for freedom in America. This is historic day, not because of the bill that the U.S. House passed, but because of what will arise out of the American people as a result of passing this unconstitutional bill. Donate Today!
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HIPAA DOES NOT PROTECT PRIVACY... AND YOU ARE By federal law, you are not required to sign the clinic or hospital HIPAA "Privacy" form (or the Acknowledgement of the Notice of Privacy Practices embedded in consent forms)...even if the clinic tries to insist that you must.
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