The Affordable Care Act and Childhood Asthma

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On September 13, 2012, the Childhood Asthma Leadership Coalition hosted a webinar examining the Affordable Care Act and opportunities for childhood asthma. The following presenters participated in this webinar:

  • Sara Rosenbaum, JD, Harold and Jane Hirsch Professor of Health Law and Policy, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services
  • Katherine Horton, JD, MPH, RN, Research Professor, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services
  • Mary-Beth Harty, JD, MPH, Assistant Research Professor, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services

Presenters took a close look the opportunities that exist within the Affordable Care Act for advancing the field of childhood asthma, and what advocates can do now to take advantage of new opportunities under health reform. Slides from the webinar can be found in the attached document; a recording of the webinar is also available.

The Affordable Care Act: Potential Implications for Individuals with Asthma

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In October 2012, Professors Katie Horton and Mary-Beth Harty, both of George Washington University, presented at a meeting hosted by the American Lung Association on the Affordable Care Act and asthma. Professors Horton and Harty discussed health reform and its intersection to the programs offered under the National Asthma Control Program. Slides from the webinar can be found in the attached document.