National
What the New Health Law Means for You
Kaiser Health News
For Consumers, Clarity on Health Care Changes
The New York Times
View this New York Times chart for information on how the various reform bills may impact you.
Lost in the Shuffle: The Overarching Goals of Health Reform
by Uwe E. Reinhardt
The New York Times
The Unwitting Birthplace of the 'Death Panel' Myth
Washington Post
Read how a hospital in La Crosse, WI, a pioneer in advanced-care directives, sought Medicare compensation for end-of-life consultations, and how that led to "death panel" claims.
Forging Health Reform Consensus
by Karen Davis, Ph.D.
The Commonwealth Fund Blog
Dr. Davis details the consensus on several issues in the health reform bills moving through Congress.
Congressional Health Reform Legislation (a narrated slide presentation)
by Karen Davis, Ph.D.
The Commonwealth Fund
Dr. Davis explains the process and content in the health reform bills in this narrated slide show.
Ensuring Progress in Primary Care - What can Health Care Reform Realistically Accomplish?
The New England Journal of Medicine
Primary Care and Accountable Care - Two Essential Elements of Delivery-System Reform
The New England Journal of Medicine
Local
Small town doc a fixture
Omaha World Herald
Midlands Voices: Health reform 'good start'
Editorial by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. that appeared in the Omaha World Herald on May 14, 2010.
Health reform to increase demand for Lincoln doctors
Mark Andersen
Lincoln Journal Star
Solving primary care crisis requires long-term focus
Dr. Virginia Tilden (Dean of UNMC's College of Nursing) and Dr. Kyle Meyer (Assoc. Dean, UNMC's School of Allied Health)
Omaha World Herald
Nebraskans: Health fix needed
Michael O'Connor
Omaha World Herald
UNMC Panel: Health care reform plan a beginning, not an end
Mark Andersen
Lincoln Journal Star
No one's eating kids or killing Grandma
Robert Nelson
Omaha World Herald
UNMC cuts through health care hype
KPTM Channel 42
UNMC
Medical center team takes on health care reform
UNMC Today
The UNMC, NMC, UNMCP team serves as a resource on health care reform.
UNMC shines during wild day of health reform activity
UNMC Today
Story highlights the health care reform conference and Senator Nelson's public meeting, both held on August 19, 2009.
Health care reform forum focuses on local viewpoints
UNMC Today
Read about our August 19 conference. View Dr. Keith Mueller's Bracketology slide for a great explanation of the status of the legislation and procedure moving forward. Watch Dr. Mueller explain the legislative process in this YouTube video.
Reimbursements, Costs, and the Medical Home
UNMC Today
Read how UNMC is implementing a medical home model to improve care for patients and reduce costs.
Turner Park clinic adopts 'medical home' approach
UNMC Today
The Turner Park Clinic is one of the first in the nation to use the medical home model to train residents.
