By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
First Lady, Michelle Obama, met with nurses from around the country to thank them for their suggestions and assistance with the new healthcare reform law. Now she is also encouraging them to help spread the word to patients and other nurses about how the law will work and changes that it offers that will help improve healthcare.
Mrs. Obama told nurses at the meeting the following:
Some of the biggest new changes and benefits are the reforms that deal with preventative care, because we all know, everyone on this call, that the best way to keep families healthy and cut health care costs is to keep people from getting sick in the first place.
And, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, that’s going to be easier because many preventative services are now covered at no out-of-pocket costs. Things like mammograms, cervical screenings, colonoscopies, childhood immunizations, prenatal and new baby care, high blood pressure treatment, all of these are included in new insurance plans with no deductable, no co-pay, no coinsurance, nothing. These steps are crucial because they can help combat preventable conditions that can have serious health consequences later in life.
The First Lady explained that patients rely on nurses for important healthcare information. That is why she encourages nurses to continue to educate patients about preventative care that is available to them and the importance of staying on top of their health. You can listen to the call with nurses below. Then, post your comments and let us know what you think.
By Jennifer Mitchell
Editor, Action for Better Healthcare
First Lady, Michelle Obama, met with nurses from around the country to thank them for their suggestions and assistance with the new healthcare reform law. Now she is also encouraging them to help spread the word to patients and other nurses about how the law will work and changes that it offers that will help improve healthcare.
Mrs. Obama told nurses at the meeting the following:
Some of the biggest new changes and benefits are the reforms that deal with preventative care, because we all know, everyone on this call, that the best way to keep families healthy and cut health care costs is to keep people from getting sick in the first place. And, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, that’s going to be easier because many preventative services are now covered at no out-of-pocket costs. Things like mammograms, cervical screenings, colonoscopies, childhood immunizations, prenatal and new baby care, high blood pressure treatment, all of these are included in new insurance plans with no deductable, no co-pay, no coinsurance, nothing. These steps are crucial because they can help combat preventable conditions that can have serious health consequences later in life.The First Lady explained that patients rely on nurses for important healthcare information. That is why she encourages nurses to continue to educate patients about preventative care that is available to them and the importance of staying on top of their health. You can listen to the call with nurses below. Then, post your comments and let us know what you think.