Health of the Nation — Coverage for All Americans

On May 10, 2008, the Journal and the Massachusetts Medical Society brought together 13 panelists — physicians, academics, and business, insurance, and political leaders — for a seminar on U.S. health policy and health coverage. In a discussion moderated by Arthur R. Miller, J.D., of the New York University School of Law, the participants identified important challenges to the U.S. health care system and debated possible solutions. The panelists were: Charles D. Baker, Arthur Caplan, Ph.D., Karen Davis, Ph.D., Susan Dentzer, Arnold M. Epstein, M.D., Bill Frist, M.D., Robert S. Galvin, M.D., Ruben J. King-Shaw, Jr., Thomas H. Lee, M.D., Jonathan B. Oberlander, Ph.D., Sara Rosenbaum, J.D., Steven A. Schroeder, M.D., and Reed V. Tuckson, M.D. Video of Panel Discussion

Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) Connection Assistance (Link-Up)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0819. Title: Sections 54.400-54.417, Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) Connection Assistance (Link-Up) Reporting Worksheet and Instructions, FCC Form 497. Form Number(s): FCC Form 497. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; and business or other for-profit. Since the release of the Lifeline Order, WC Docket No. 03-109, FCC 04-87, in April 2004, the Commission has taken several steps to streamline program requirements and further safeguard the Universal Service Fund from waste, fraud, and abuse. Specifically, sample certification and verification letters are provided on the Universal Service Administrative Company's (USAC) Web site to assist eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) in complying with certification and verification requirements adopted in the Lifeline Order.