Proposed bill aims to expand health IT funds to mental health providers

By Kimberly Leonard and Josh Israel

Stimulus bill left many providers out, but costs of including them may doom the measure....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Patrick Kennedy":

"… similar bill last year, after his fellow Rhode Island Democrat, then-Rep. Patrick Kennedy, authored the House version. Neither bill made it past committee or even r …"

When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Excerpts from this story referencing "Patrick Kennedy":

"… Location: TransAmerica BuildingEvent honoring DCCC Chairman Representative Patrick Kennedy (R.I.), August 16, 9:30 p.m. -midnightHost: Democratic Congressional Campa …"

Insurance industry battles bill mandating mental health coverage

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2002 — James Hackett learned about the inequities in the coverage of mental health services after his teenage daughte

Excerpts from this story referencing "Patrick Kennedy":

"… heart, Congress has followed the executive office’s lead.Representatives Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) and Marge Roukema (R-NJ) sponsored legislation that parallels Domen …"

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Privacy advocates want stricter rules for online, patient-controlled health records

By Kimberly Leonard

Privacy groups say clearer rules are needed for online, patient-controlled health records, but an HHS study of the issue is 18 months late

Excerpts from this story referencing "Patrick Kennedy":

"… f legislative efforts went nowhere. In 2006 and again in 2007, former Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., introduced bills that would provide financial incentives for the …"