Comment Regarding Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009
Sr. Carol Keehan, DC, president and chief executive office of the Catholic Health Association of the United States recently issued the following statement regarding Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009.
Revision of Directive #58
CHA issues a statement regarding the the Revision of Directive #58 in the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. Read more for further clarifications or Q&A.
Bishops Deeply Disappointed by Senate Vote to Table Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment
“The Senate vote to table the Nelson-Hatch-Casey amendment is a grave mistake and a serious blow to genuine health care reform,” said Cardinal Francis George, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. “The Senate is ignoring the promise made by President Obama and the will of the American people in failing to incorporate longstanding prohibitions on federal funding for abortion and plans that include abortion.”