ISSUE GUIDES: Health Care
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
Organizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides unbiased information to elected officials and their staffs, journalists, policy analysts and advocates to understand the roots of the nation's health care problems and the trade-offs posed by competing proposals for change.
1444 Eye Street, NW, Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005-6573
phone: (202) 789-2300
http://www.allhealth.org
National association of nearly 1,300 member companies offering medical insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, dental insurance, supplemental insurance, stop-loss insurance and reinsurance to consumers, employers and public purchasers.
601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, South Building, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
phone: (202) 778-3200
http://www.aahp.org
Membership group that aims to help older Americans achieve independence and dignity. Advocates for health care reform that would ensure high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans, and for the preservation of Medicare.
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
phone: (202) 434-2277
http://www.aarp.org
National coalition of nonprofit citizens' groups concerned about ethical issues in health care. Helps individuals understand health care choices, articulate the values that shape them and participate in the health policy process.
1445 Market St., Suite 380
Denver, CO 80202
phone: (303) 820-5635
http://www.ahd.org
Partnership of physicians and professional associations that promote the science of medicine and the betterment of public health. Works to collect and distribute medical, health and professional information. Publishes the Journal of the American Medical Association.
515 North State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
phone: (312) 464-5000
http://www.ama-assn.org
Member partnership of physicians and professional associations that promote the science of medicine and the betterment of public health. Works to collect and distribute medical, health and professional information. Publishes the Journal of the American Medical Association.
515 North State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
phone: (312) 464-5000
http://www.ama-assn.org
Think tank that conducts research and analysis on fiscal policy and public programs and works to ensure that federal and state health insurance programs provide coverage that meets the health care needs of low-income children and families, as well as seniors and people with disabilities.
820 First Street, NE, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002
phone: (202) 408-1080
http://www.cbpp.org
Agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Among its 11 centers is the National Health Centers.
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
phone: (404) 498-1515
http://www.cdc.gov
Federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid.
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
phone: (410) 786-3000
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
Research and advocacy member association of insurance carriers, small businesses, providers, nonprofit associations, actuaries, insurance brokers and individuals active in the individual, small group, HSA and senior markets. Supports market-oriented solutions to the problems in America's health care system.
127 S. Peyton Street, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA 22314
phone: (703) 836-6200
http://www.cahi.org
