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National Migraine Poetry Contest

MIGRAINEUR POETS--A CALL FOR ENTRIES!

WASHINGTON, DC (March 22nd, 2007)-- Migraine disease and headaches can be debilitating, causing sufferers to feel increasingly isolated. Migraine disease affects nearly 36 million people in the United Statesalone, and at least 80% of the world's population will be affected by tension-type headaches at some time in their lives.

Author and patient advocate Teri Robert has been experiencing headaches and Migraine attacks from childhood and encourages sufferers to find creative ways to express their pain and emotions. "Writing can be very therapeutic, as can reading what others have written," said Robert. "Migraine disease and headaches can impact our lives more than many people could ever imagine." To provide sufferers and those affected by the suffering of people close to them with a creative outlet, she has launched "Putting Our Heads Together" Poetry Contest 2007. All qualified entries will be published to MyMigraineConnection.com and HelpForHeadaches.com on April 30, in recognition of National Poetry Month. "It's my hope that these writings will also aid non-sufferers in understanding the impact of headaches and Migraine disease," said Robert, who currently educates and supports patients as Lead Expert for the MyMigraineConnection.com community.

The "Putting Our Heads Together" Poetry Contest 2007 is now open for submissions. The contest is open to anyone, subject to these contest rules:

n       The subject must be headache or Migraine related, but may be metaphoric or abstract. -- Form: Rhymed, free-verse, any form of poetry, but not prose. -- Poetry must be original and written by the person submitting it. -- All poems must be unpublished work, never before published anywhere. -- Length: Maximum of 60 lines, no more than 80 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation). -- No more than three poems per person. -- Age: Poems written by persons under 18 years of age must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian. -- "Family-friendly" language required. No profanity or other potentially offensive language. -- You need not be a U.S.citizen to enter. Submissions will be accepted from any country.

About Teri Robert

Teri is a nationally well known patient advocate, and was awarded the National Headache Foundation's Patient Partners Award in 2004 for her "ongoing patient education, support and advocacy." She is the At Large Support Advisor for MAGNUM, the National Migraine Association; a member of the Education Committee of O.U.C.H., Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches; and an advocate for the American Diabetes Association. Her first book, "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches", published by HarperCollins was released November 1, 2005and is the top selling Migraine book according to Amazon.com.

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MAGNUM Calls for a Neurology-Dental Liaison for Treatment of Migraine

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  MAGNUM Calls for a Neurology-Dental Liaison in the Treatment of Migraine Disease Related Dental Damage

WASHINGTON, DC-July 25, 2006  As far back as 1986, studies have exposed that 40% of outpatients with bulimia are found to have evidence of significant enamel erosion, and chronicity of vomiting was significantly associated with this erosion. A liaison between the Migraine community and the dental community is needed to address the serious dental damage caused by years of vomiting induced by Migraine disease.

The lack of an aggressive relationship between the dental community and the neurology community concerns MAGNUM.  There is currently some exchange of ideas between the dental community and the neurology community, but this dialog is more prevalent among the neuralgic community. Considering that dental issues such as grinding, clenching, and TMJ have long been known to trigger Migraine, a more active relationship between the dental and neurology community is important. 

Having said that, MAGNUM is grateful for the active efforts by some dentists to issue studies and collateral at medical conferences such as the American Headache Society Congresses and National Headache Foundation conventions regarding the treatment of dental conditions related to Migraine and headache. But this is not a policy reflected by the American Dental Association (ADA), which has only one search return for Migraine -- and it was not related to health care, but a legal notation.

According to Dr. John Halmaghi, a leading dentist and expert on Migraine and dental related problems, "You will find that Migraine patients have an abnormal chewing cycle that is coupled with a severe clench or grind habit...they think that biting their teeth together is normal. For rabbits and mice, biting teeth together is normal. For humans, we should never touch our teeth together, not even when we chew food." Dr. Halmaghi goes on to state, "Remember, our jaw muscles work over 5,000 times a day. In a clencher, this number goes up to 10,000+. The NTI works on the premise that the patient will learn to stop biting their teeth together. Unfortunately, it does nothing to address a joint problem which is all too common for the Migraine patient."

MAGNUM Recommends Pain Tamers(TM) At Sea

MAGNUM's own brilliant Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert have joined forces Helen Dearman to form Pain Tamers(TM) At Sea to provide opportunities for chronic pain, headache, and Migraine patients to learn about their conditions and management techniques. In the setting of an ocean cruise, the goal of Pain Tamers(TM) At Sea is to provide a peaceful, relaxing setting for educational seminars combined with a short vacation.

The first Pain Tamers™ At Sea cruise is scheduled for October 12 through 16, 2006, departing from Galveston, Texas, aboard the Carnival “Fun Ship” Ecstasy. Each of the three days will include three hours of seminars on the treatment of chronic pain, headaches, and Migraine disease; coping skills; building support systems; and more.

This Pain Tamers™ At Sea event is limited to the first 100 people to register to ensure the best experience for all participants. Early registration is suggested. Continue reading Unique Education Series Setting Sail!

Migraine Disease Awareness Art Exhibition Closing & Book Signing on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Historic Old Town Alexandria

Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 11, 2006 -- ABC World News Tonight just finished airing a three-day series drawing attention to the burden of Migraine disease and the improvement of care for sufferers. When Magnum started Migraine disease awareness public health education efforts 14 years ago, such news coverage could only be imagined. Persistent Migraine disease awareness events held by MAGNUM, ACHE, WHA, and other NGOs over the years have helped to raise the profile of this debilitating disease.

Magnum, accordingly, held a three month long Migraine disease awareness art exhibition in the historic district of Alexandria, Virginia. The closing of the exhibit will be held on St. Patrick’s Day weekend and marked with a special appearance and book signing by the author of one of the nation’s best Migraine books on Migraine... Continue reading...

Migraine Disease Now Affects 36 Million Americans

Washington, DC (March 1st, 2006)—The day after New Year’s Day 2006 MAGNUM released on MigraineBlog its adjusted figures for the American Migraine disease population.  With current media attention on Migraine with numbers ranging from 29.5 to 33 million sufferers in the U.S., we believe it is important to release an accurate count of the demographic to understand impact.  After reviewing the facts and data it looks as if there are almost thirty-six million Migraineurs in our nation!  Continue reading...

MAGNUM at The 2004 Patient Advocacy Leaders Summit

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 8th, 2004)  MAGNUM management team was invited to attend the 2004 Patient Advocacy Leaders Summit (PALS) Congress held October 6-8 in Philadelphia, PA, USA.  MAGNUM's management team included Executive Director Michael John Coleman, Information Services Director Susan Moeller Denny, and Legislative Director Terri Miller Burchfield.  The event was organized by GlaxoSmithKline and brought together over 200 patient advocacy leaders from health non-government organizations (NGOs) from around the world. Continue reading...

MAGNUM to Speak to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Washington, DC on Migraine Disease

Washington, DC (July 30th, 2004)- Staff members of MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, announced a Migraine disease health promotion and education presentation: 'How to Avoid and Overcome Migraines' for the CDC National Center for Health Statistics, located in Hyattsville Maryland, on Thursday August 5, 2004. Mr. Michael John Coleman, Executive Director, Ms. Terri Miller Burchfield, Legislative Director, and special guest speaker Susan Moeller Denny, MAGNUM's Information Services Director, will speak about Migraine disease management from 2:00 pm to 3:10 pm. They will provide 50 minutes of lecture, with a question and answer period of approximately 15 minutes afterwards. Continue reading...

Lifting the Burden of Migraine Disease and Headache Disorders

A Global Health Campaign Is Launched

Copenhagen, Denmark: (March 26th, 2004)--Hundreds of millions of people worldwide carry the burden of impaired health, disrupted lives and lost opportunities due to the disabling nature of Migraine disease and headache disorders. MAGNUM is proud to announce this burden was highlighted today in Copenhagen when the World Health Organization (WHO) announced, in partnership with three major international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the launch of their global campaign to reduce the burden of headache worldwide which is entitled Lifting The Burden. Continue reading release...

Migraine Stroke Risk Confirmed by International Study

Migraineurs Have an Increased Risk for Brain Lesions

Washington, DC — MAGNUM has known for years that there is a significant body of scientific knowledge addressing a stroke risk caused by Migraine disease. But today that position has become even stronger, according to a study in the January 28 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). This shows some patients that experience Migraines may be at an increased risk for lesions in certain areas of the brain. Continue reading...

President Bush Sends Greetings to the International Headache Congress in Rome Italy

Message Contained In Letter from Secretary of Health Tommy Thompson

ROME, ITALY (September 9, 2003)- Staff members of MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, are hand carrying a letter from the Bush Administration for the XI International Headache Congress in Rome, Italy. The document is from American Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson, who acknowledges the global burden of Migraine disease and headache disorders and commends the efforts of the medical congress. Continue reading...

National Pain Care Policy Act of 2003, HR 1863

WASHINGTON, DC--On Tuesday, April 29, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI) introduced H.R. 1863, the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2003 in the House of Representatives. According to the American Pain Foundation (APF), "…this bill is an exceptional step toward gaining federal recognition of the importance of pain as a critical and unanswered health care problem in our nation."

In a letter dated May 1, 2003 from Eddie Rivas, Director of Government Affairs of the APF cautioned: "However, we still have plenty to do before this bill becomes law, not the least of which is getting similar legislation introduced in the Senate." Continue reading...

U.S. Congressman Moran & Other Congressional Member's Staff Briefed Monday By World Leading Migraine & Headache Disorder Public Health Advocates

Washington, D.C. (February 14, 2003)- Members of Congress and their staff met this past Monday with members of MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, and other international public health advocates for Migraine disease and headache disorders from the World Headache Alliance (WHA). MAGNUM, an American member non-government organization (NGO) of the WHA, set up meetings with the offices of U.S. Senator John Warner (R-VA) and U.S. Congressman James P. Moran (D-VA) to brief them on serious public health issues such as the burden of Migraine and access to appropriate care. The WHA is a collaborative global alliance of headache organizations from 26 countries, with leading international health advocates from six nations including England, New Zealand, & India participating in the Washington program. Continue reading release...

Italian Cultural Institute Joins the World Headache Alliance In Recognition Of Major Public Health Issue– With Migraine Disease Awareness Art Exhibit

Washington, D.C. (February, 2003)- Staff members of MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, will host international public health advocates for Migraine disease and headache disorders here in the nation's capitol. MAGNUM is an American member non-government organization (NGO) of the World Headache Alliance (WHA). The WHA is a collaborative global alliance of headache organizations from 26 countries, with leading international health advocates from six nations including England, New Zealand, & India participating in the Washington program. Continue reading article...

New Study Confirms MAGNUM's Long Held Position That Millions of Migraineurs Will Benefit from a Multifactoral Approach

Findings from American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention Study

PHILADELPHIA (June 24, 2005) - A new study funded by Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc and managed by a Midwest headache NGO, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, reports that only a small percentage of eligible Migraineurs take prescription medications that could help them prevent or reduce the frequency and severity of excruciating Migraine attacks. Results of the survey of more than 162,000 people are being presented at the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this week. Continue reading...

Bullfeathers Restaurant Hosts 2002 MAGNUM Migraine Disease Awareness Fund Raiser Art Exhibit

Alexandria, Virginia (December 15, 2002)- MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, announced it is holding a Migraine disease awareness fundraising art exhibit this Wednesday December 18 in Washington, D.C. area’s prestigious Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. MAGNUM works regularly with the media, medical community, U.S. government, and foreign governments to improve international understanding of Migraine disease public health issues. To that fact, MAGNUM (Migraine Awareness Group: a National Understanding for Migraineurs) is working with well known local restaurateur Gordan King to hold an exhibit of nationally renowned artist and public health advocate Michael John Coleman’s fine art photography on Wednesday, December 18 2002, from 6:00-10:00pm at the popular Bullfeathers Restaurant in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia.  Continue reading release...

MAGNUM Delivers Paper on "Migraine & Art" in Istanbul at EHF 6th Headache Congress!

United States Senator John Warner Gives MAGNUM Official Letters for Turkey's Prime Minister and Minister of Health

ISTANBUL, TURKEY (July 1st, 2002)- Staff members of MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, visited Turkey’s beautiful ‘crossroads of the world’ city of Istanbul to attend the European Headache Federations (EHF) 6th Annual Headache Congress. The World Headache Alliance (WHA) Council meeting was held concurrently. In addition MAGNUM Executive Director & Founder Michael John Coleman was a guest speaker at the medical conference. He delivered a paper on "Migraine and Art," Continue reading this article...

U.S. Congressmen Back Migraine Work

MAGNUM Delivers Congressional Letters to Ireland's Top Migraine Disease NGO In Dublin This Month

DUBLIN, IRELAND (March 12, 2002)- Staff members of MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, visited Ireland's beautiful capitol city of Dublin to attend the World Headache Alliance (WHA) Council meeting earlier this month. MAGNUM works regularly with other governments to improve international understanding of Migraine disease issues. To that fact, MAGNUM obtained documents from two prominent New York Congressman with deep Irish American roots to present to the Migraine Association of Ireland at this international NGO (Nor-Government Organization) meeting. Continue reading...

American Pain-Migraine Awareness Art Exhibition Goes to Rome, Italy!

American Artist & Migraine Advocate Michael John Coleman Shows Photography In Association with WHA (World Headache Alliance) European Meeting

ROME, ITALY, October 20, 2001. -- At a time when the nation is still adjusting to the suffering of September 11th, many of us are looking for ways to be involved with the country’s healing and the war effort. Long before 9/11, head-pain NGO’s (non-government organizations) from around the world had planned board meetings, medical meetings, and government relations activities to promote a better global understanding of debilitating Migraine disease and headache disorders. One such event was the WHA Rome, Italy Abridged Migraine Disease Awareness Art Exhibition. Continue reading...

President Bush Dominates Congress– The 10th International Headache Medical Congress in New York City!

New York, New York, (June 29, 2001): It is the words of President George W. Bush that commanded the attention of approximately five thousand healthcare professionals during the opening minutes of a major international medical congress opened in New York City this 4th of July weekend. MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, came to the Tenth Annual International Headache (Migraine and head-pain disorder) Congress, known as IHC 2001, Liberty from Headache, carrying a letter from the White House for the medical Congress, which opened this weekend. This congress is designed for neurologists, family practitioners, internists, anesthesiologists, dentists, physical therapists, psychologists, nurses, and other health professionals who treat Migraine disease and headache disorders. Continue reading...

FDA Approves New Anti-Migraine Drug

FDA Approves AXERT™ for Acute Treatment of Migraine
--Newest Triptan Provides Excellent Efficacy Plus Tolerability--

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2001) – Good news for Migraineurs across the country, the FDA just approved another anti-Migraine drug. Maker Pharmacia Corporation announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AXERT™ (almotriptan malate tablets) for the acute treatment of Migraine with or without aura in adults. Continue reading...

World Health Organization (WHO) Issues Landmark Migraine Disease and Headache Disorder Report

WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2001)- On the first anniversary of the World Health Organization Meeting on Headache and Related Disorders, held in Geneva, Switzerland, MAGNUM makes available the WHO Education and Management Implications Report which was issued as a result of the meeting.

This groundbreaking WHO report was issued last Fall in London at Headache 2000 and is being disseminated throughout the American medical community. The blue book report was titled "Headache Disorders and Public Health, Education and Management Implications" issued by the WHO Neurological Diseases & Neuroscience Division. Continue reading...

Tipper Gore, Senator Bill Frist, M.D., and Others on Capitol Hill Come Out Strong for Migraine Disease Awareness

ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 1, 2000)- In a keynote letter in MAGNUM's 5th Annual Migraine Disease Awareness Exhibition program, Tipper Gore stated "by increasing awareness about the true nature of Migraine disease, erasing the stigma and shame associated with this condition, and working to improve our nation's public policies, you (MAGNUM) bring hope to millions of people and families affected by this condition." Dr. Bill Frist, the only United States Senator who is a physician, noted in his letter of support to MAGNUM "your efforts to raise public awareness about the symptoms and epidemiology associated with Migraine disease are laudable. We all benefit from the commitment MAGNUM has displayed to Migraine disease education and prevention." Senator Charles S. Robb, who has supported MAGNUM longer than any other legislator, noted in his current message that he voiced praise and appreciation for the leadership of MAGNUM's Michael John Coleman, Executive Director, and Terri Miller Burchfield, Legislative Director. Robb continued by saying, "I congratulate them for (their) continued national and international work towards increasing public awareness of Migraine disease." Continue reading...

Advocates for Migraine Patients Unite at Global Summit In Iceland

REYKJAVIK (May 3, 1999) -- Representatives of patient-based Migraine and related headache organizations from five continents met this weekend in a precedent-setting World Headache Alliance Summit. Leaders from the Migraine and headache not-for-profit (and non-profit) community articulated a solid commitment to ensure that the needs of patients are front and center among researchers, physicians, policy makers, governments, payers, and employers.

Michael John Coleman, Executive Director of MAGNUM, and Linda McGillicuddy, Executive Director of ACHE (American Council for Headache Education) attended on behalf of the only two groups chosen to represent medical organizations from the United States in the important meeting of distinguished head-pain advocates and specialists in Reykjavik, Iceland. Continue reading...

Elvis Presley's Private Struggle With Intractable Migraines Revealed

Washington, DC (April 19, 1999) - In the heartland of the country, Migraine sufferer Jennifer Johnson is rushed to a Wisconsin emergency room. Jennifer, who suffers from just a few Migraines a year, was not responding to her home OTC (over-the-counter) treatment regimen and so came to the ER to put an end to the severe pain and nausea caused from her three-day-long debilitating Migraine attack. But to her shock and dismay, this Midwest emergency room would only add to her suffering. The ER refused to give her treatment, and, in frustration and disabling pain, she went to the only other hospital in the small city. Jennifer, like so many other Migraineurs, could pass a drug test with flying colors, does not drink alcohol, and hates smoking. But based upon her 'look' and a health care professional's misinterpretation of the existence of 'migraine behavior,' Jennifer was assumed to be a 'drug seeker' and was turned away. This scenario, unfortunately, is nothing new, as Americans have been misunderstanding the behavior of Migraine sufferers for decades. Some well-known Americans have had to endure this misunderstanding, oftentimes negatively affecting their legacy. The most recent findings reveal the fact that the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, suffered from Migraines and that his condition has been greatly misunderstood. Continue reading...

MAGNUM Web Site Wins Another Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1999) -- The prestigious Mining Co. "Women's Health Best of the Net Award for April 1999 " went to M.A.G.N.U.M., Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs, also known as The National Migraine Association. Continue reading...

MAGNUM Tries to Curb Managed Care's Efforts to Withhold Treatment of Those in Pain

Washington, DC (February 4, 1999) - Terrell Davis remembered to take his anti-Migraine medicine (of his choice) as he promised before the big Superbowl game, and this gifted athlete delighted us with his performance, this time, unencumbered by a disabling Migraine attack. The MVP and Migraineur doesn't have to worry about how much Migranal® he uses in a month because the Denver Bronco's team doctor wouldn't allow his health care provider to use a formula to limit this star runningback's treatment. Nor should a working mother in New York have her physician's treatment limited just because her Migraine medication of choice is relatively costly. MAGNUM has identified problems often faced by Migraine sufferers who find themselves faced with limits placed on their physician-approved abortive Migraine medication. Such limitation is a significant national problem as more than 26 million individuals, most of them women, suffer from serious Migraine disease. Continue reading...

MAGNUM Praises Incumbents on Their Efforts To Protect Those In Pain

Washington, DC (October 13, 1998) -- MAGNUM is thankful for the support shown by notable members of Congress in calling attention to the health and bureaucratic problems often faced by Migraine sufferers. More than 26 million individuals, most of them women, suffer from serious Migraine disease. Continue reading...

FDA Consumer Journal Features Migraine Pain and MAGNUM

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1998) -- The May-June 1998 issue of FDA Consumer, the magazine of the Food and Drug Administration, includes a cover story about Migraines that features an interview with Michael John Coleman, founder and executive director of the nonprofit group, M.A.G.N.U.M., Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs.

The FDA's well-regarded publication presents the article, "Heading off Migraine Pain," to instruct Migraine sufferers on ways to beat the pain by avoiding triggers, heeding early warning symptoms and, with the help of a health care professional, find effective drug treatment. "A Migraine is a hell of an enemy," Coleman says in the article, "and you don't know when the next one's going to come." Continue reading...

MAGNUM Lectures for American University, Featured in FDA Journal

Washington, DC (June 6, 1998) --American University's National Center For Health Fitness is currently conducting a Migraine and head pain awareness health promotion program in the Nation's capitol. American University will be providing health promotions this week with both the United States Postal Service and the U.S. Army Material Command.

American University guest lecturer will be the Migraine Awareness Group: a National Understanding for Migraineurs (M.A.G.N.U.M., Inc.). MAGNUM lecturers will include Board members Terri Miller Burchfield (Executive Vice President and Legislative Director), and Michael John Coleman (Executive Director and Founder). MAGNUM, a national non-profit medical information organization, is presently featured in the cover story on Migraine in the current issue the Food and Drug Administrations journal; The FDA Consumer magazine. Continue reading...

MAGNUM Concerned About Excedrin Migraine® Ad Campaign

Washington, DC; (May, 1998) --Concerned for the public safety, MAGNUM (Migraine Awareness Group: a National Understanding for Migraineurs) is deeply concerned about the current television and print ad campaign on Excedrin® Migraine being run by Bristol Myers Squibb. MAGNUM is working with the FDA, FTC, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and its medical advisors to see that any potential unnecessary suffering by the public due to these ads can be avoided, as set forth below. Continue reading...

Raising Migraine Awareness Through Beautiful Art

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 16, 1998) -- The third annual Migraine Disease Awareness Exhibition, featuring beautiful images and a powerful message about Pain, opened today in historic Old Town, Alexandria's Principle Gallery at Gilpin House.

The event was kicked off with a message from Tipper Gore, offering her support for the event and for the goals of the presenter of the show, the nonprofit Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs (M.A.G.N.U.M.). Continue reading...

MAGNUM and Others Succeed In Keeping Severe Pain As an "Emergency Medical Condition"

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 6, 1997) -- M.A.G.N.U.M. Inc.(Migraine Awareness Group; a National Understanding for Migraineurs), along with many others in the medical community, succeeded in working with House and Senate offices to convince them to retain the language in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 which included "severe pain" in the prudent layperson definition of an "emergency medical condition" for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in managed care plans. Deletion of such language would have resulted in denial of emergency room visit reimbursement for certain people who sought emergency room treatment for severe pain, discouraging them from seeking such treatment in the future. As pain is a symptom of many serious and life-threatening conditions, deletion of such language would have threatened the life and health of many Americans. Continue reading...

Managed Care Pushes To Eliminate Severe Pain As an "Emergency Medical Condition"

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 14, 1997) -- The non-profit health care public education organization, M.A.G.N.U.M. Inc.(Migraine Awareness Group; a National Understanding for Migraineurs) along with many others in the medical community, is sounding the alarm on a potentially devastating provision in the House and Senate Medicare and Medicaid reconciliation bill. Continue reading...