| Date |
Title |
Rating |
| 2008-12-30 |
More private patients in public Australian hospital beds |
None |
| 2008-12-30 |
Study examines impact of managed care on stroke prevention surgery |
None |
| 2008-12-18 |
Doctors question standardized training requirements |
None |
| 2008-12-17 |
Likely shortage of emergency physicians in foreseeable future |
None |
| 2008-12-17 |
Policymakers, the media and the public should use 20 specific health indicators |
None |
| 2008-12-17 |
Informed consent process has lost its educational value |
None |
| 2008-12-16 |
Healthcare leaders vow to stop intravenous medication errors |
None |
| 2008-12-15 |
Proactive care saves lives of seniors |
None |
| 2008-12-15 |
Nearly one-fifth of all Californians under age 65 lack health insurance |
None |
| 2008-12-15 |
Interruptions in Medicaid coverage associated with a higher rate of hospitalization |
None |
| 2008-12-12 |
New Georgia initiative to improve rural hospitals |
None |
| 2008-12-12 |
An evidence-based approach to theories of medical decision making and health |
None |
| 2008-12-10 |
Nearly all U.S. hospitals have adverse event reporting systems |
None |
| 2008-12-10 |
Reforms needed in adolescent health care |
None |
| 2008-12-10 |
People who want access to the NHS should behave more responsibly, says expert |
None |
| 2008-12-09 |
New mobile health van will tackle ear problems amongst children in remote Indigenous communities |
None |
| 2008-12-08 |
United States can learn from Dutch healthcare system |
None |
| 2008-12-08 |
Studies examine quality of care for hospitalized sickle cell disease patients |
None |
| 2008-12-05 |
Rethink urged on NHS outsourcing |
None |
| 2008-12-05 |
Sage tests high-tech solution for nursing shortage |
None |
| 2008-12-05 |
To heal our ailing health care system, we need to stop thinking like Americans |
None |
| 2008-12-03 |
Applied engineering makes for more efficient operating rooms |
None |
| 2008-12-02 |
Worrying about your health? more government money will help you stay well |
None |
| 2008-12-01 |
The coming surgeon shortage |
None |
| 2008-12-01 |
Childhood vaccines cause financial burden to many health care providers |
None |
| 2008-12-01 |
America's Health Insurance Plans to release health care reform proposal |
None |
| 2008-12-01 |
Age care in jeopardy as workers quit because of job stress |
None |
| 2008-12-01 |
Experts say reducing number of trauma centres long 'overdue' |
None |
| 2008-11-30 |
Prescription for improvements in patient safety |
None |
| 2008-11-26 |
AARP report finds value of unpaid family caregiving in Illinois hits over $17 billion |
None |
| 2008-11-26 |
Australian doctors say the public hospital system is 'flat lining' and rural hospitals are feeling the strain |
None |
| 2008-11-25 |
Electronic health records may lower malpractice settlements |
None |
| 2008-11-24 |
New voice care center |
1 |
| 2008-11-24 |
HHS releases first-ever inventory of quality measures |
None |
| 2008-11-24 |
Should the private sector play a greater role in delivering health care in low-income countries? |
None |
| 2008-11-24 |
Study looks at health care in 21 countries |
None |
| 2008-11-24 |
Final ruling on Patient Safety Organizations |
None |
| 2008-11-19 |
How is a shortage of primary care physicians affecting the quality and cost of medical care? |
None |
| 2008-11-19 |
Call for greater scrutiny of relationship between medical journalists and health care industry |
None |
| 2008-11-19 |
Household budget cutbacks in health care could have serious consequences |
None |
| 2008-11-19 |
Advisory vote begins on California long-term care local union |
None |
| 2008-11-18 |
Poor understanding of medicare leads to worse healthcare access |
None |
| 2008-11-18 |
Seniors happy with Medicare drug coverage just the way it is |
None |
| 2008-11-18 |
Sexuality and nursing home residents |
None |
| 2008-11-17 |
Ethnic disparities in treatment of trauma patients |
None |
| 2008-11-17 |
Financial incentives motivates doctors to reduce ethnic differences in heart disease treatments |
None |
| 2008-11-17 |
Cost of health insurance rises 33% with state pricing rule |
None |
| 2008-11-13 |
Doctors' questions about end-of-life legalities may result in patient pain |
None |
| 2008-11-12 |
Study looks at ways to improve doctors well-being |
None |
| 2008-11-11 |
New study highlights potential for cost effective NHS policy |
None |
| 2008-11-11 |
One in five U.S. hospital admissions are for patients with mental disorders |
None |
| 2008-11-10 |
New legislation addresses Massachusetts primary care crisis |
None |
| 2008-11-10 |
One in ten patients harmed in Australian hospitals |
None |
| 2008-11-10 |
Initiative by world-recognized specialists in heart disease and diabetes to reduce residual vascular risk |
None |
| 2008-11-08 |
Impact of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) Medicare reform explained |
None |
| 2008-11-08 |
Education, health care expected to be among Obama's priorities |
None |
| 2008-11-07 |
Accelerated education alleviates nation's nursing shortage |
None |
| 2008-11-06 |
More hospitals discharging patients to nursing homes for rehabilitation |
None |
| 2008-11-06 |
Nurse practitioners gather in London to discuss new horizons |
None |
| 2008-11-06 |
Canadian government through CIDA contributes to healthcare in Cuba |
None |
| 2008-11-05 |
Enhancing quality and safety of care for patients across Europe |
None |
| 2008-11-05 |
Healthy bones program reduces hip fractures by 37 percent |
None |
| 2008-11-05 |
Australian doctors are working less - but there are more of them |
None |
| 2008-11-04 |
Survey finds health care in the U.S. must be fundamentally reformed |
None |
| 2008-11-04 |
Are Canadian physicians passing the test? |
None |
| 2008-11-03 |
More family doctors desperately needed in U.S. |
None |
| 2008-10-31 |
Harvard study looks at quality of hospitals across the United States |
None |
| 2008-10-28 |
Newspapers examine effect of economic downturn on prospects for candidates' health proposals |
4 |
| 2008-10-23 |
Ontario Hospital Association campaign highlights importance of effective hand hygiene |
None |
| 2008-10-20 |
Junior doctors in Australia struggling to cope |
None |
| 2008-10-19 |
Cumulative spending on Medicaid benefits projected to reach $4.9 trillion over 10 years |
None |
| 2008-10-15 |
Health care questions we want to hear answered tonight |
None |
| 2008-10-14 |
New advert questions entrusting health care reform to the same people who created the banking crisis |
None |
| 2008-10-13 |
North Carolina County officials face lawsuit after denying permit to build health clinic expected to serve low-income residents |
None |
| 2008-10-13 |
More Arizona Hispanics uninsured in 2005 than whites, new census analysis finds |
None |
| 2008-10-13 |
Voters pick Obama to tackle nation's health care problems |
None |
| 2008-10-12 |
Project highlights changing face of nurses in films over the last 100 years |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Private health plan spending growth slows in Minnesota, report finds |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Pennsylvania Governor revises health insurance expansion proposal |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Florida regulators try to determine specifics of new law that allows some adults to stay on parents' health policies up to age 30 |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Medicare stops paying for 10 reasonably preventable medical errors |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Senate Finance Committee leaders raise concerns about problems in Medicare appeals office |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Commonwealth Fund report examines health care proposals of major Presidential candidates |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
MedPAC hearing panelists call for residency programs to move away from hospital-centered care, toward treatment of chronic illnesses |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Health plans' quality of care improved in some areas in 2007, NCQA report says |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Vice Presidential debate includes references to health care |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Advocates, lawmakers push for House to pass bailout bill that includes mental parity |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
Medical student gender and self-confidence: Females underestimate their abilities and males tend to overestimate theirs |
None |
| 2008-10-05 |
A decade of change in general practice |
None |
| 2008-10-02 |
Experts confront cancer trend: aging population, new challenges |
None |
| 2008-09-30 |
Don't ask, don't tell doesn't work in prenatal care |
None |
| 2008-09-29 |
States see rising enrollment in Medicaid as economy falters |
None |
| 2008-09-29 |
Illinois legislature overrides revisions from governor to approve bill that requires hospitals to provide discounts to uninsured |
None |
| 2008-09-29 |
Office of personnel management estimates premiums for Federal employees will increase by 8% in 2009 |
None |
| 2008-09-29 |
President Bush signs legislation to expand protections under Americans with disabilities act |
None |
| 2008-09-29 |
Senate unveils second economic stimulus bill that would provide additional Federal Medicaid funding; House also to consider stimulus measure |
None |
| 2008-09-25 |
Protecting patient privacy the new fashioned way |
None |
| 2008-09-25 |
Doctors raise stakes about presidential candidates' health care plans |
None |
| 2008-09-24 |
Florida Medicaid beneficiaries sue state to receive home-based care |
None |
| 2008-09-24 |
Massachusetts lawmakers pass legislation to attract more primary care physicians to state as wait times for appointments increase |
None |
| 2008-09-24 |
Obama releases new ad criticizing McCain on health insurance regulation |
None |
| 2008-09-24 |
Aetna allows independent physician panel to review rescissions |
None |
| 2008-09-24 |
Funding dispute affects plans to develop office of minority health in Cincinnati |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Study finds Medicare's benefits are less generous than large-employer plans |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Associated Press examines drug disposal practices of hospitals, long-term care facilities |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
PhRMA contributes $11.3 million to SCHIP advertising campaign |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
House could remove provision from mental health parity bill banning some referrals to specialty hospitals |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Obama criticizes McCain on health insurance regulation |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Premium, 'out-of-pocket' costs for U.S. workers to increase by 9% in 2009, according to study |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
U.S. citizens cutting back on health care |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Cost of uncompensated care for undocumented immigrants difficult to calculate, experts say |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
California Bill would require insurers to pay for HIV tests if signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Pennsylvania, New Jersey release hospital quality performance reports |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Huckabee discusses need to focus on preventable health problems |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Congress approves legislation that would expand Americans with Disabilities Act |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Editorial questions proposals to limit health services to undocumented immigrants |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Studies look at Hispanics' access to U.S. health care system |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Greater awareness of HIV/AIDS, other global health issues attributed to the growth in public health students |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Sen. Edward Kennedy holds video conference with HELP Committee Democrats to discuss health care reform strategy |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
House, Senate Veterans Committee Chairs push to approve VA budget one year in advance |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
Reauthorization of Indian health care improvement act 'desperately' needed, columnist says |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
House leaders say they will consider mental health parity as stand-alone bill this week |
None |
| 2008-09-22 |
House Energy and Commerce Committee discusses options for health care reform amidst struggling economy |
None |
| 2008-09-16 |
Health students hit by debt |
None |
| 2008-09-16 |
Supermarket dentists fill a hole in the market! |
None |
| 2008-09-16 |
Hospitals offering better working conditions instead of financial incentives to address nursing shortages |
None |
| 2008-09-16 |
Minnesota lawmakers seek suspension of proposed Medicaid rule that would reduce Federal funding for MinnesotaCare |
None |
| 2008-09-15 |
Ohio bill would ban public funding for health care services to undocumented immigrants |
None |
| 2008-09-15 |
Ohio health officials discuss strategies to address racial heath disparities |
None |
| 2008-09-15 |
House passes veterans' health bill, cost-of-living increase |
None |
| 2008-09-15 |
New York Times examines concerns about health care issues in U.S. amidst energy, economy worries |
None |
| 2008-09-15 |
Senate approves bill to expand protections under Americans with disabilities act |
None |
| 2008-09-15 |
Senate Committee approves legislation that would invalidate mandatory banding arbitration provisions of nursing home admission contracts |
None |
| 2008-09-15 |
House Committee weighs options for permanent overhaul of Medicare physician payment system |
None |
| 2008-09-15 |
30 years on from Alma-Ata and the pendulum is swinging back to primary health care |
5 |
| 2008-09-15 |
One million pounds to improve access to physiotherapy |
None |
| 2008-09-11 |
New York State physicians' practices influenced by insurers' guidelines, survey finds |
None |
| 2008-09-11 |
Employers offering deals for workers who travel domestically for medical care |
None |
| 2008-09-11 |
2% of U.S. medical students plan to become primary care physicians, study says |
None |
| 2008-09-11 |
New study examines effect of retail clinics on overall health care costs |
None |
| 2008-09-11 |
Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Biden discusses health care proposal of GOP Presidential Nominee McCain |
None |
| 2008-09-11 |
Experts testifying before Senate panel extol incentives, standardization as means to improve quality of care |
None |
| 2008-09-10 |
'Deep flaws' with pay-for-performance model need to be addressed to provide quality health care, according to commentary |
None |
| 2008-09-10 |
California budget impasse could affect health services |
None |
| 2008-09-10 |
Massachusetts' proposed rule could lead to Federal lawsuit, Partners HealthCare warns |
None |
| 2008-09-10 |
Employment rates, economic factors could decrease access to employer-sponsored health coverage for workers younger than age 65, according to EBRI analysis with the same conditions |
None |
| 2008-09-09 |
Presidential candidates discuss proposals for health care, other issues at AARP convention |
None |
| 2008-09-09 |
Sen. Grassley asking for details of hospital cost-cutting programs |
None |
| 2008-09-09 |
Top ANZ medical body says trainee doctors need more clinical training places |
None |
| 2008-09-08 |
Prentis slams 'flawed' private finance initiative |
None |
| 2008-09-08 |
Johns Hopkins to assist practices in Medicare medical home demonstration |
None |
| 2008-09-07 |
New York State to audit state employees', retirees' dependents to ensure eligibility in health care plan |
None |
| 2008-09-07 |
Washington Post examines Rhode Island plan to cap Medicaid spending in exchange for greater flexibility in overhauling program |
None |
| 2008-09-07 |
Should nurses replace GPs as frontline providers of primary care? |
None |
| 2008-09-05 |
59% of U.S. companies plan to increase workers' deductibles, copayments or out-of-pocket spending limits in 2009, survey finds |
None |
| 2008-09-05 |
U.S. District Judge amends Medi-Cal reimbursement rate reduction repayment; only requires repayments for services after Aug. 18 |
None |
| 2008-09-05 |
High gas prices lead U.S. residents who travel far, frequently for medical treatment to skip, delay appointments |
None |
| 2008-09-05 |
Wall Street Journal examines record of Republican Vice Presidential nominee Palin on health care, other issues |
None |
| 2008-09-04 |
Georgia approves HMO fee to help fund state Medicaid program |
None |
| 2008-09-04 |
HMOs to stay in Florida Medicaid reform program after agency for health care administration agrees to lower payment cuts |
None |
| 2008-09-04 |
Proposed medical loss ratio requirement in California would not address rising health care costs, insurers say |
None |
| 2008-09-04 |
More companies offering on-site health care services for workers |
None |
| 2008-09-04 |
Wall Street Journal examines insurer WellPoint's strategy to raise premiums, retain plan members, report indicates |
None |
| 2008-09-04 |
President Bush signs law to ensure health benefits for 'sole survivor' veterans |
None |
| 2008-09-04 |
Mike Huckabee says GOP should focus more on health care in Presidential election |
None |
| 2008-09-03 |
Public health expenditure in Northern Territory four times the national average per capita |
None |
| 2008-09-01 |
Florida nursing shortage could have 'crippling' effect on state in 10 years, study finds |
None |
| 2008-09-01 |
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report highlights recent Medicaid news in six states |
None |
| 2008-09-01 |
Social determinants, inequality have negative impact on global health, WHO report says |
None |
| 2008-09-01 |
Obama accepts Democratic Presidential nomination; discusses health care, other issues at convention |
None |
| 2008-08-29 |
WSJ examines concerns over large not-for-profit hospital system in southwestern Virginia |
None |
| 2008-08-29 |
Kansas American Indian tribe declares health care emergency, requests funds from IHS |
None |
| 2008-08-28 |
California health officials seek suspension of injunction against Medi-Cal reimbursement rate reduction |
None |
| 2008-08-28 |
Health care costs, other economic concerns prompt baby boomers to delay retirement |
None |
| 2008-08-28 |
Sen. Clinton expresses support for Presidential nominee Obama, discusses health care in convention speech |
None |
| 2008-08-28 |
Number, percentage of uninsured U.S. residents decreased in 2007, according to U.S. Census Bureau |
4 |
| 2008-08-26 |
Alabama board approves plan to charge state employees for obesity, health problems |
None |
| 2008-08-26 |
Democratic National Committee approves platform with health care language; Obama campaigns in Iowa |
None |
| 2008-08-26 |
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans consider consolidation amid tightening managed-care market |
None |
| 2008-08-26 |
Uninsured U.S. residents will spend $30 billion out-of-pocket on health care this year, while receiving $56 billion in uncompensated care |
None |
| 2008-08-26 |
45 million Americans are uninsured |
None |
| 2008-08-26 |
The challenge of an ageing population |
None |
| 2008-08-26 |
CMS official expresses concerns with timeline, scope of Texas Medicaid overhaul plan |
None |
| 2008-08-26 |
Presidential candidates' positions on health and economic issues |
None |
| 2008-08-26 |
HHS releases proposed rule on conscientious objections that would protect providers who refuse to perform abortions |
None |
| 2008-08-25 |
New Zealand Ministry of Health increases funding to the very low cost access and zero fees for under sixes schemes |
None |
| 2008-08-25 |
Uninsured spend $30 billion out of pocket for health care |
None |
| 2008-08-25 |
Charity warns elderly still go hungry in hospital |
None |
| 2008-08-20 |
79 million adults with medical bill problems or medical debt in U.S. |
None |
| 2008-08-18 |
Wake Forest University launches major initiatives in bioethics |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
Advisers to Presidential candidates discuss health care proposals during online debate |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
More than a quarter of Hispanics in U.S. have no regular health care provider |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
Increased coordination between CMS, IHS could improve quality of care for American Indians, GAO report finds |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
22% of survey respondents have reduced number of physician visits to save money, survey finds |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
Associations, trade groups offer members group-like health insurance |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
New York Gov. Paterson proposes $1.04 billion in budget cuts, including $506 million to Medicaid |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
California, health insurers reach agreement to reinstate coverage for some former members |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
U.S. faces serious shortage of primary care physicians |
None |
| 2008-08-13 |
Study to look at health care system trust among Hispanics with HIV |
None |
| 2008-08-12 |
Virginia Hospital Center to launch $14 million new hospital information system |
None |
| 2008-08-12 |
NHS is a sickness system not a health system, according to new book |
None |
| 2008-08-11 |
Brits told by the NHS their lives will not be saved if the cost is too much |
None |
| 2008-08-11 |
Australian doctors call for a national immunisation register |
None |
| 2008-08-11 |
Launch of new codes of ethics and professional conduct for Australian nurses and midwives |
4 |
| 2008-08-04 |
YMCA and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center offer free exercise program for cancer survivors |
None |
| 2008-08-04 |
Queensland health in bother again over employment of a foreign doctor |
None |
| 2008-08-04 |
U.S. EPA calls out nation's largest manufacturer of hospital disinfectants |
None |
| 2008-08-04 |
Concerns about possible cancer cluster prompts investigation of Gold Coast private hospital |
None |
| 2008-08-03 |
Hospital error resulted in 17 cancer patients wrongly told they were clear |
None |
| 2008-08-03 |
House votes to extend medical leave coverage for college students |
None |
| 2008-08-03 |
Court refuses to halt 10% cut to Medi-Cal payments for physicians, dentists |
None |
| 2008-08-03 |
Participation in Connecticut Charter Oak Health Plan off to slow start |
None |
| 2008-08-03 |
Kaiser roundup of health policy-related blog posts |
None |
| 2008-08-03 |
Presidential candidate Nader promotes single-payer health care plan |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Medical profession must dissociate itself from torture and actively investigate and sanction offenders |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center, ASTRO partner to raise awareness of cancer survivorship |
None |
| 2008-07-31 |
Increase in number of homeless Australians receiving help |
None |
| 2008-07-30 |
Top Doc slams cancer treatment in Australia |
None |
| 2008-07-30 |
Shocking deaths of six people with learning disabilities details unnecessary suffering at the hands of the NHS |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Doctors don't change their routine during longer consultations |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Senate Republicans to begin campaign against Medicare fraud |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
CQ's Armstrong discusses Medicare 'trigger' bill, health IT legislation, tobacco regulation, mental health parity measure |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
Florida Medicaid Healthy Behaviors Incentive Program has low participation, many unaware of program, study finds |
None |
| 2008-07-29 |
San Jose Mercury News examines health care advocacy business |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
New report examines donor funding for health in low and middle income countries |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
$38.6 million to WA Royal Flying Doctor Service - a raw deal for those living in the bush |
5 |
| 2008-07-28 |
Former cancer patient says radiation bungle shows flaw in the health system |
None |
| 2008-07-28 |
Patient liaison is the focus of a new medical centre |
None |
| 2008-07-24 |
Schwarzenegger signs law that bans insurers from linking employee bonuses to health insurance coverage limits, cancellations |
None |
| 2008-07-24 |
NYT examines potential for cost savings in Obama's health plan |
None |
| 2008-07-24 |
Senate passes legislation that would reauthorize federal funding for community health centers |
None |
| 2008-07-24 |
America's Health Insurance Plans launches campaign in Ohio for nationwide universal health |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
ACLU urges Congress to define medical privacy as patient control of electronic health records |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
House hearing to consider more federal funds for state Medicaid programs as part of second economic stimulus package |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Tennessean examines physicians in state limiting new Medicare beneficiaries they see, charging concierge fees |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
WellCare revises past financial statements to include refunds owed to Florida, Illinois Medicaid programs |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Alaska Group to offer health coverage to employees of not-for-profit |
None |
| 2008-07-23 |
Blitz on hospital waiting lists pays off |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Nursing teams in care homes could reduce hospital admissions |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Healthcare assistants feel undervalued |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Rising fuel prices affecting some health care workers |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Association of Academic Health Centers calls for national plan to recruit, retain health care workers |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
House Democrats plan second, $50 billion economic stimulus package with possible funds for state Medicaid programs |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
NYT examines record of cooperation on health care, other issues by McCain |
None |
| 2008-07-22 |
Means testing in Medicare, other entitlement programs could help address financial problems |
None |
| 2008-07-21 |
Rural doctors say people in the bush can expect to die younger |
None |
| 2008-07-18 |
New Orleans area hospitals hope Iowa health system doesn't suffer same fate |
None |
| 2008-07-15 |
Health partnership expands cancer screening services |
None |
| 2008-07-15 |
AHA recognizes quality of URMC cardiac, heart failure, stroke programs |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
AARP finds U.S. seniors have limited access to home and community-based aervices under Medicaid |
None |
| 2008-07-14 |
Integrating palliative care for dementia into primary care |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
New framework for social marketing and public health in UK |
None |
| 2008-07-10 |
Medical students say bullying in the profession must stop |
None |
| 2008-07-07 |
Get rid of the market in health care, says Dr Hamish Meldrum |
None |
| 2008-07-06 |
UNISON raises concerns over individual budgets |
None |
| 2008-07-04 |
UnitedHealth Group announces lower profit outlook |
None |
| 2008-07-04 |
Pennsylvania health care cost containment council employees let go after program authorization lapses |
None |
| 2008-07-04 |
San Francisco Chronicle examines 'Healthy San Francisco' program enrollment progress |
None |
| 2008-07-04 |
Massachusetts cigarette tax increases by $1 per pack to fund state health insurance law |
None |
| 2008-07-03 |
Lord Darzi's final vision for primary care is positive though undermined by previous announcements |
None |
| 2008-07-03 |
Edward Kennedy working toward bipartisan support for major health care initiative in 2009 |
None |
| 2008-07-03 |
North Carolina mental health parity law comes into effect |
None |
| 2008-07-03 |
USA Today examines financial strain on retirees with fixed incomes as health care costs, other essentials rise |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Report says cancer clinicians should understand and consider the economic impact of new interventions |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
CMS rule requires hospice providers to track, improve quality of care delivered |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Democratic lawmakers call Bush administration's efforts to temporarily hold Medicare physician payment rates at current levels 'misleading' |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Costs pose challenge to Massachusetts health insurance law one year after deadline for residents to obtain coverage |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
President Bush signs war supplemental spending bill that blocks six new Medicaid rules |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Report recommends that Washington, D.C., spend $90 million on health care services in underserved areas |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Bush Administration to temporarily keep Medicare physician payment rates at current levels after congress fails to pass legislation to delay scheduled cut |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
Old order Amish, Mennonites reject health insurance, face high costs for care at not-for-profit hospitals |
3 |
| 2008-07-02 |
Federal Judge rejects request for injunction against Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, editorial says |
None |
| 2008-07-02 |
New Australian health programmes provide health checks for children and teen dental care |
None |
| 2008-07-01 |
New American Medical Association adverts blast Senate inaction on Medicare cuts |
None |
| 2008-06-30 |
$300m earmarked to care for the elderly outside hospital in Australia |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
What price for a more effective Australian health care system? |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
House votes 355-59 to approve legislation that would delay Medicare physician fee cut |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
War supplemental spending bill that would block Medicaid rules shows 'inability' of Congress to control spending, opinion piece states |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
Mississippi lawmakers should pass legislation to create sustainable funding for Medicaid, Gov. Barbour writes |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
New York Times Editorial, column address provision in Medicare bill to delay DME competitive bidding program |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
Mailing error left 16,000 Commonwealth Care beneficiaries unaware of coverage cancellation, how to appeal decisions |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
Senate panel approves $153.1 billion for discretionary spending in labor-HHS-education bill for FY 2009 |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
GOP lawmakers, health care officials raise concerns with proposed health disparities bill at house panel hearing |
None |
| 2008-06-26 |
Inquest hears how overworked, exhausted doctors make mistakes |
None |
| 2008-06-25 |
Harbor House to assist transplant and critical care patients, families |
None |
| 2008-06-25 |
First comprehensive report on colorectal cancer care in Europe and Australia reveals need for action |
None |
| 2008-06-25 |
Few employers addressing employees' obesity despite increasing costs |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
CBO Director Orszag says health IT holds promise, but no panacea for health care costs |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Future of Medicare at stake in Presidential election, opinion piece states |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Reps. Barton, Dingell to introduce legislation that aims to spur nationwide adoption of electronic health records |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
USA Today examines online second-opinion services |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Social Security officials call for social security numbers to be removed from Medicare ID cards |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
New Orleans teaching hospital that would replace charity will require state funds |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Nursing home alternative challenges traditional system |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Lack of health insurance for many U.S. residents 'merely a symptom' of larger problem with costs, according to opinion piece |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Montana measure to expand SCHIP, Medicaid eligibility to be included on November ballot |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
San Francisco Chronicle examines health insurance claim denials |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
House to vote on modified version of Senate Democrats' Medicare physician pay patch bill |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Health Minister accuses the AMA of being protectionist |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Overtired 'ambos' make mistakes |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
Australia's first Chief Nursing Officer will give nurses a political voice |
None |
| 2008-06-24 |
More government in health care is not a prescription for reform |
None |
| 2008-06-23 |
Australian Medical Association says aged care residents the victims of 'inertia' by the government |
None |
| 2008-06-19 |
Top scientists say 'NHS won't survive next 20 years' |
None |
| 2008-06-19 |
Audit to be done on nursing home where elderly were given poison pancakes |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
New AMA public health policies on vitamin D, processed foods, flavored cigarettes, tobacco sales, disaster medicine and seniors |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
AMA adopts strategies to help address medical student debt - aim to help relieve physician shortage |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Employer health care costs projected to rise by nearly 10% in 2008 and 2009 |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Kaiser Daily Health Policy report feature highlights recent blog posts |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Few community health centers receive reimbursement for providing language services, report indicates |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report rounds up health news from the campaign trail |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Insurers often improperly reimburse physicians, adding $200 billion annually to U.S. health care costs, AMA report finds |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Connecticut Governor vetoes health care bill that would have expanded State employee health insurance plan |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Washington post examines Medicare's 'growing fraud problem' |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Washington Post examines growth of employment in health care industry, increased costs |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
American Medical Association members say 'secret shoppers' should not be used to gauge quality at physicians' offices |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Massachusetts health insurance law of 2006 working, but challenges lie ahead, NYT editorial states |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Health IT might not produce immediate savings, but it could improve quality of care, reduce health disparities |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
U.S. health care debate must address 'plight of the underinsured,' editorial states |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Newspapers highlight health care, economic proposals of Presidential candidates Obama, McCain |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Gingrich outlines proposal to address health care costs |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Hawaii physicians, hospitals urge Gov. Lingle to release Medicaid physician payment funds |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Coalition calls for end of redesigned Medicaid program in West Virginia |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans unveil health care plans |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Colorado SCHIP classified 10% of beneficiaries incorrectly |
None |
| 2008-06-17 |
Expansion of health insurance could help reduce health care disparities, lawmakers, experts say |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Australian Government oddly excludes AMA again on health plans - AMA negative about plans to ease GP shortage |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Obama, McCain discuss health care proposals |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
CMS to launch Medicare pilot project that will provide physicians with incentives to use health IT |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Massachusetts insurers to expand health plans with physician ranking system despite lawsuit |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Colorado SCHIP classified 10% of beneficiaries incorrectly, according to state auditors |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
House bill would allow small businesses to form statewide, nationwide pools for purchasing insurance |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Without increased funding, California's dominance and public health are threatened, according to new report |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
UNISON welcomes government guidance on procurement |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Government and nurses call for a major shake-up of Australia's health system |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
The Politico examines prospects for U.S. health care system overhaul |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Bush Administration requests $275 million increase for FDA in FY 2009 budget |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Bill 'best way to ensure' transparency of possible conflicts of interest, editorial states |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Utah Medicaid program to launch initiative to reduce unnecessary ED visits |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Obama launches economic tour, promotes health care proposal |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report feature highlights recent blogs |
None |
| 2008-06-11 |
CMS announces $15 million funding increase for Medicare counseling programs |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
Agfa HealthCare assigned second phase RIS/PACS agreement with First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
Philadelphia Inquirer examines health care price transparency issue |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
Panel discusses expanding health coverage to uninsured via 'early Medicare' program |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
Decision by Democratic Presidential Candidate Clinton to suspend campaign decreases prospects for individual health insurance mandate, Wall Street Journal reports |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
Kaiser Permanente, Microsoft launch personal electronic health records pilot program |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
New Jersey lawmakers advance bill that would require income verification of all state-funded health insurance program applicants |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
CQ's Carey discusses Democratic, GOP Medicare proposals, VA mental health bill, health care IT measure |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
Congressional Democrats move to impose new limits on specialty hospitals |
None |
| 2008-06-10 |
New Indigenous health clinics commence |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Louisiana's Charity Hospitals need $35 million to continue services at current levels |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Massachusetts employers, insurers lobby against higher employer fees for uninsured workers, support cost control efforts |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
House panel hearing focuses on health IT privacy, cost concerns |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Senate Finance Committee hears testimony on health IT, quality of care, medical liability laws in preparation for major health system overhaul efforts next year |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Obama criticizes health care proposal of opponent McCain |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Kansas Health Institute News Service examines prospects for expanding health coverage in state |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Connecticut lawmaker asks Gov. Rell to delay implementation of Charter Oak health plan |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Health care legislation might not top next administration's agenda, former house leader says |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Walgreen agrees to pay $35 million to settle allegations of improper medication switches for Medicaid beneficiaries |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Colorado Gov. Ritter signs 11 health care bills to increase access, expand coverage |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
South Los Angeles residents face difficulties receiving medical care for variety of reasons |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Senate approves $3.1 trillion FY 2009 budget resolution without proposed reductions in Medicare, Medicaid spending |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Wall Street Journal letter to the editor responds to column in support of medical liability reform |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
California Legislature takes up multiple health care bills |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
HHS releases comprehensive plan to encourage nationwide adoption of health IT |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
U.S. immigration policy irrational when U.S.-born physicians in short supply |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report feature highlights recent blog entries |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Study finds wide racial, geographic health care disparities among Medicare beneficiaries |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
Building a healthy future for rural communities |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
UNISON condemns proposed cuts to care home inspections |
None |
| 2008-06-08 |
UNISON members say yes to NHS pay offer |
None |
| 2008-06-05 |
New NHS guidelines on recreational drug use in nightclubs |
None |
| 2008-06-05 |
Majority of U.S. House supports repeal of Medicare therapy caps |
None |
| 2008-06-04 |
Independent presidential health panel proposed |
None |
| 2008-06-04 |
ACLU urges Congress to maximize medical privacy of electronic health records |
None |
| 2008-06-04 |
UNISON rejects private management move for NHS |
None |
| 2008-06-04 |
New Filton Blood Centre to open in July |
None |
| 2008-06-04 |
Tough action against underperforming hospitals and primary care trusts in UK |
None |
| 2008-06-03 |
Number of uninsured Massachusetts residents decreased by nearly half in 2007 |
None |
| 2008-06-03 |
Health IT legislation stalled by privacy concerns |
None |
| 2008-06-03 |
Health insurer lobby releases plan to reduce U.S. health care costs by $145 billion |
None |
| 2008-06-03 |
Finance Committee staffers meet with stakeholders about Medicare physician cuts |
None |
| 2008-06-03 |
Rep. Walberg touts market-based health care legislation in Washington Times op-ed |
None |
| 2008-06-02 |
Arizona Republic examines health insurance policy rescissions |
None |
| 2008-06-02 |
Senate Democrats to move forward with bill that would halt 10.6% Medicare physician payment cut despite veto threat |
None |
| 2008-06-02 |
Lawmakers seek to revive legislation that would eliminate COBRA coverage limits |
None |
| 2008-06-02 |
Health care standards needed at immigration detention centers, opinion piece states |
None |
| 2008-06-02 |
Improving palliative care |
None |
| 2008-06-02 |
Prime Healthcare to acquire three hospitals from Tenet Healthcare |
None |
| 2008-06-01 |
13.7 million young adults in the United States lack health insurance coverage |
None |
| 2008-05-30 |
Minnesota Health Care Group to launch pilot 'pay-for-performance' initiative to reduce treatment costs for depression |
None |
| 2008-05-30 |
Maine Democratic Rep. Allen proposes mix of public, private health plans to achieve universal coverage |
None |
| 2008-05-30 |
Consumers Union to launch hospital ratings service |
None |
| 2008-05-30 |
Report ranks Aetna, Cigna most efficient, accurate among health insurers in reimbursements to physicians |
None |
| 2008-05-30 |
Sen. Kennedy to introduce bill to revise national cancer act |
None |
| 2008-05-30 |
Maine Democratic Rep. Allen proposes mix of public, private health plans to achieve universal coverage |
None |
| 2008-05-30 |
South Carolina House fails to override veto of cigarette tax increase that would have funded health care programs |
None |
| 2008-05-30 |
NewYork-Presbyterian ranks top in U.S. News children's hospital survery |
None |
| 2008-05-28 |
Cancer survivors are living "in limbo" with unmet needs for care |
None |
| 2008-05-28 |
CQ's Carey discusses Medicare legislation, Medicaid regulations, bipartisan health care summit |
None |
| 2008-05-28 |
Hospitals hire 'nocturnists' to improve patient care during night, weekend hours, Wall Street Journal reports |
None |
| 2008-05-28 |
CMS approves Pennsylvania Medicaid Waiver Program to help residents with autism |
None |
| 2008-05-28 |
AARP to work with Hollywood to include health care issues in viewing |
None |
| 2008-05-28 |
Federal Judge prevents 'sneaky attempt' by Bush administration to implement Medicaid rule, editorial states |
None |
| 2008-05-28 |
SEC says companies must allow shareholders to vote on universal health coverage proposal |
None |
| 2008-05-28 |
Medical errors - Is healthcare getting worse or better? |
None |
| 2008-05-27 |
Netherlands bears part of the costs of ageing in other EU countries |
None |
| 2008-05-27 |
Digital Healthcare appointed to major NHS Framework contract |
None |
| 2008-05-26 |
Americans believe wounded Iraq war veterans generally neglected |
None |
| 2008-05-25 |
FDA will monitor medical records of Medicare beneficiaries to identify potential prescription drug, medical device safety problems |
None |
| 2008-05-25 |
Florida Governor signs health care bill that allows insurers to sell bare-bones health plans |
None |
| 2008-05-25 |
Federal Government should use pre-emption to strengthen citizens' protections, editorial says |
None |
| 2008-05-25 |
Massachusetts Medical Society sues group insurance commission over physician rankings |
None |
| 2008-05-22 |
AstraZeneca supports transparency legislation on payments to health care providers |
None |
| 2008-05-22 |
CBO finds health IT unlikely to generate significant savings |
None |
| 2008-05-22 |
Senate Finance Committee Democrats to move forward with Medicare package that includes Medicare Advantage plan cuts |
None |
| 2008-05-22 |
Senate leaders reach agreement on process for considering war supplemental spending bill, Medicaid provision |
None |
| 2008-05-22 |
Louisiana Gov. Jindal's administration asks State Senate to restore millions in health care budget cuts |
None |
| 2008-05-22 |
New efforts to improve medical products for patient safety |
None |
| 2008-05-21 |
White House opposes use of Medicare Advantage indirect medical education funds as offset in Medicare bill, Sen. Baucus says |
None |
| 2008-05-21 |
Insurers urge Gov. Rell to veto legislation that would expand state employee health insurance pool |
None |
| 2008-05-21 |
Eliminating Medicaid dental benefits could lead to more costly treatment for California residents, report finds |
None |
| 2008-05-21 |
Senate to vote Thursday on war supplemental appropriations bill with Medicaid provisions |
None |
| 2008-05-21 |
Rep. Ryan proposes plan to reduce entitlement spending, revise health care system |
None |
| 2008-05-21 |
Veteran group to present proposals for advance funds for health care in department of Veterans Affairs budget |
None |
| 2008-05-21 |
Michael Parkinson becomes a 'dignity' ambassador for the elderly |
None |
| 2008-05-21 |
Old age is the new middle age - Health Secretary Alan Johnson says |
None |
| 2008-05-20 |
Seniors face 'soaring costs' for health care, Chicago Tribune reports |
None |
| 2008-05-20 |
CMS announces contract winners in first phase of Medicare durable medical equipment bidding program |
None |
| 2008-05-20 |
Some specialty hospitals would benefit from amendment in supplemental war appropriations bill |
None |
| 2008-05-20 |
Presidential candidates' health care advisers discuss role of Federal Government in providing coverage to U.S. residents |
None |
| 2008-05-20 |
Senator Moore to discuss health care reform at ACNM 53rd Annual Meeting |
None |
| 2008-05-20 |
Public funding plan for Scotland is simply PFI-lite |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
CQ's Carey looks at Bush Administration SCHIP directive, privacy protections in health IT bill, request for increased FDA funding |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
CMS to launch three-year Medicare demonstration program that bundles payments for physician, hospital services |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
Average 2008 employee out-of-pocket costs for family health care to increase 10.5%, according to Milliman Index |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
Senate leaders agree on privacy protections amendment to health care information technology bill |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
Coalition proposes using Medicaid, SCHIP funds to purchase private coverage for uninsured |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
Two California health insurers agree to reinstate coverage for 1,200 people whose policies were rescinded after incurring high medical bills |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
Michigan Judge rules against Blue Cross Blue Shield rate hikes, cites large surplus |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
House Committee holds hearing on concerns about nursing home ownership, inspections |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
Cleveland Clinic Medical School to offer no-cost education for students pursuing academic careers |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
More than 10,000 beneficiaries enrolled in Oklahoma insurance premium assistance program |
None |
| 2008-05-19 |
Despondent nurse practitioners - disabling postmodern punishment |
None |
| 2008-05-15 |
New Wilmot Cancer Center offers expanded care, research for cures |
None |
| 2008-05-15 |
Getting sick in Victoria could be a worry |
None |
| 2008-05-14 |
Poll finds planning tops action when it comes to healthcare advance planning |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
Washington Post series examines errors in psychiatric diagnoses, medications of detained immigrants |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
U.S. adults trust Obama more than McCain on health care |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
Report proposes near-universal health coverage system allowing individuals, small businesses to purchase insurance through private plans or new Medicare-like option |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
Physician Gainsharing programs reduce hospital spending |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
Facing the Presidential candidates; pollsters say sweeping health reform unlikely in new administration and congress |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
New York Times examines health care access of undocumented immigrants |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
AP/Miami Herald looks at Democratic Presidential candidates' proposed health plans |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
Washington Post examines lack of health care for undocumented immigrants in detention centers |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
Business Week examines college-recommended health insurance plans for students |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
Former Surgeon General Carmona outlines preventive methods for chronic diseases in opinion piece |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
CQ's Carey looks at new Medicare marketing guidelines, health care provisions added to supplemental war spending bill, House panel approval of health care bills |
None |
| 2008-05-13 |
Veteran disability payments to increase as number of veterans decreases |
None |
| 2008-05-12 |
End-stage dementia patients deserve the same access to palliative care as people with cancer |
None |
| 2008-05-11 |
Implementation of nurse-to-patient ratios laws in California is successful, says American Society of Registered Nurses |
None |
| 2008-05-11 |
New Hampshire House passes bill to create plan to lower insurance premiums for small businesses |
None |
| 2008-05-11 |
New Hampshire House passes bill to create plan to lower insurance premiums for small businesses |
None |
| 2008-05-11 |
Georgia Gov. Perdue signs bill establishing tax exemptions for employer-provided high-deductible policies |
None |
| 2008-05-09 |
UNISON welcomes assurances over NHS reform |
None |
| 2008-05-08 |
Senate version of supplemental war appropriations bill would delay Medicaid regulations, increase FDA funds |
None |
| 2008-05-08 |
Senate Finance Committee discusses offsets for estimated $15M to $18M cost of Medicare payment delay; Bush administration requests June 16 deadline |
None |
| 2008-05-08 |
House Energy and Commerce Committee approves bill to reauthorize community health centers program |
None |
| 2008-05-08 |
Illinois Gov. Blagojevich to stop enrolling people in expanded FamilyCare program |
None |
| 2008-05-08 |
ACP says Medicare cuts will hurt physicians in small practices - asks Congress to pass legislation to avert pending pay cut |
None |
| 2008-05-08 |
Medicare fee cuts could devastate rehabilitation services |
None |
| 2008-05-08 |
New report says Australia's health system in need of renovation |
None |
| 2008-05-07 |
U.S. manufacturers spend twice as much as foreign competitors on health care, report finds |
None |
| 2008-05-07 |
Senate Finance Committee holds first in series of Congressional hearings on U.S. health system overhaul |
None |
| 2008-05-07 |
New legislation would require mandatory Federal standards for physical, mental health care for detained immigrants |
None |
| 2008-05-07 |
Economic downturn prompts many nurses to work more shifts, helps address nursing shortage |
None |
| 2008-05-07 |
Theft of medical information becoming more common, USA Today reports |
None |
| 2008-05-07 |
Lawmakers, industry reps, officials discuss Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment |
None |
| 2008-05-07 |
Workers with no healthcare protecting Kaiser Permanente facilities |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
Nurse care for schizophrenia patients |
2.7 |
| 2008-05-06 |
Nurse practitioners as entrepreneurs: constrained or liberated? |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
House hearing to address concerns over Medicare durable medical equipment competitive bidding program |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
Lawsuit filed to stop 10% Medicaid provider payment rate reduction in California |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
Healthy San Francisco program prompts some companies to shift costs to consumers but appears effective |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
Newspapers examine issues related to health care proposals of Presidential candidates |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
Senate action on Medicare MD Pay Bill might be delayed due to Medicaid, war funding efforts, AARP lobbyist says |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
Michigan Senate passes bill that would expand, reduce cost of private health insurance |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
CQ's Carey looks at genetic anti-discrimination approval, debate over Medicaid regulations, lLegislation to treat substance abuse among veterans |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
CMS announces decision on Medicare coverage of artificial hearts, long-term acute care hospital reimbursements |
None |
| 2008-05-06 |
Some states to ask Congress to regulate marketing of private Medicare plans |
None |
| 2008-05-05 |
New SCHIP enrollees have unmet health care needs |
None |
| 2008-05-02 |
Who pays for health care when workers are uninsured? |
None |
| 2008-05-01 |
Does it matter that medical graduates don't get jobs as doctors? |
None |
| 2008-05-01 |
Intensive training for medical staff in Latin American hospitals reduces serious complication of pregnancy |
None |
| 2008-05-01 |
Patient safety project complete as entire U-M Health System offers online ordering |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
Health Minister says rural health in Australia is in a dire state |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
New Jersey official discusses concerns about proposed Medicaid copayments |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
HHS Secretary Leavitt urges lawmakers, public to 'start now' to make changes to Medicare |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
Presumptive GOP Presidential nominee McCain provides further detail on his health care proposal |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
PBS' 'NewsHour' examines effects of Massachusetts health insurance law two years after enactment |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
Schwarzenegger to attempt second health care proposal |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
Costs for elder care increase for fifth consecutive year, study finds |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
More than half of U.S. hospitals insolvent, near insolvency, study finds |
None |
| 2008-04-30 |
HHS Secretary Leavitt says Bush administration would accept short-term moratorium on two new Medicaid regulations, while five others would take effect |
None |
| 2008-04-29 |
Newt Gingrich discusses need for more physicians to adopt electronic health record systems |
None |
| 2008-04-29 |
House members discuss SCHIP, Medicare, Medicaid during debate in Cincinnati |
None |
| 2008-04-29 |
Health care costs rank among top economic problems for U.S. residents |
None |
| 2008-04-29 |
McCain promotes health care proposal at Miami Children's Hospital |
None |
| 2008-04-29 |
Most California voters concerned about health care, would have supported Governor's overhaul plan |
None |
| 2008-04-29 |
Number of uninsured U.S. residents projected to rise by 1.1 million for each percentage point increase in unemployment rate |
None |
| 2008-04-29 |
Latest health crisis threatens South Australia |
None |
| 2008-04-28 |
Specialists create center to help patients with pediatric diseases transition to adulthood |
None |
| 2008-04-28 |
Wall Street Journal examines Presidential candidate proposals to address health care costs |
None |
| 2008-04-28 |
New York Times examines debate over dental therapists |
None |
| 2008-04-28 |
Hospitals increasingly requiring upfront payment for services to reduce bad debt |
None |
| 2008-04-28 |
Best medical minds meet to map out medical training in the Northern Territory |
None |
| 2008-04-26 |
HHS Secretary Leavitt says rising Medicare costs will cause generational divide |
None |
| 2008-04-26 |
Bush Administration should rescind SCHIP directive that restricts enrollment expansions, editorial states |
None |
| 2008-04-26 |
Florida budget officials tap into tobacco endowment fund to provide health care for low-income, severely ill residents |
None |
| 2008-04-26 |
Special needs plans seek to avoid moratorium by providing more data to congress |
None |
| 2008-04-26 |
USA Today examines stand-alone emergency departments |
None |
| 2008-04-26 |
Put patients before profit says UNISON |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
Many physicians do not use e-mail to communicate with patients |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty discusses concerns about legislation that would overhaul state health care system |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
Leavitt calls on successor to continue Bush administration's 'Four Cornerstones' plan |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
Federal Government should 'pay its bills' instead of shifting health care, other costs to atates, Arizona Gov. Napolitano writes |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
Democratic lawmakers set smaller goals for health care than Presidential candidates' proposals |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
CMS adds searchable database of lowest-quality nursing homes nationwide to web site |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
Proposed rules to revise family and medical leave act prompt debate over law |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
House votes 349-62 to approve legislation that would block new Medicaid regulations |
None |
| 2008-04-24 |
Brain tumor care, treatment in spotlight |
None |
| 2008-04-23 |
Senators request resignation of VA Mental Health Director |
None |
| 2008-04-23 |
White House issues formal veto threat against legislation that would delay Medicaid regulations |
None |
| 2008-04-23 |
Slowing the spread of cancer in Albania |
None |
| 2008-04-22 |
Farm Bill will not include provision to ban physician referrals to specialty hospitals |
None |
| 2008-04-22 |
Number of general surgeons in U.S. declined by 26% since 1981 |
None |
| 2008-04-22 |
Class-action lawsuit over veterans health care system begins |
None |
| 2008-04-22 |
Developing 'roadmaps' for enhancing the professional culture of medical schools |
None |
| 2008-04-21 |
Health care debate to produce sharp differences between parties in Presidential election |
None |
| 2008-04-21 |
Health insurers experience effects of recent economic downturn despite history of resisting recession |
None |
| 2008-04-21 |
Several states consider tobacco tax increases to fund health care programs, address budget deficits |
None |
| 2008-04-21 |
HHS appeals decision that requires release of Medicare physician claims data |
None |
| 2008-04-21 |
Maine Gov. Baldacci signs legislation that will increase taxes to fund health program |
None |
| 2008-04-21 |
Number of general surgeons in the U.S. declines |
5 |
| 2008-04-21 |
Patients arriving at hospitals in daytime hours get faster, better care compared to off hours |
None |
| 2008-04-21 |
Below inflation pay awards very disappointing, say Northern Ireland's doctors |
None |
| 2008-04-20 |
When it comes health matters Australia appears to be a war zone |
None |
| 2008-04-18 |
Requiring more frequent eligibility checks for California Medicaid will affect children's coverage, increase costs |
None |
| 2008-04-18 |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette examines Democratic Presidential candidates' health care plans |
None |
| 2008-04-18 |
New Democrat coalition, New York City officials announce proposal for Federal health care IT program |
None |
| 2008-04-18 |
Florida Senate passes Gov. Crist's plan to expand health coverage to uninsured residents |
None |
| 2008-04-18 |
NEJM article examines U.S. physician shortage |
None |
| 2008-04-17 |
Cutting-edge surgical training facility to open at the University of Sydney |
None |
| 2008-04-16 |
New guidelines for palliative care for children and adults |
None |
| 2008-04-16 |
Want a new hospital? Well sell the airport! |
None |
| 2008-04-15 |
Call for hospital cleaning drive |
None |
| 2008-04-14 |
Mental health services in the bush failing |
None |
| 2008-04-11 |
Medical staff require professional interpreters and specific training on intercultural awareness |
None |
| 2008-04-11 |
Giving patients greater choice over who provides their care |
None |
| 2008-04-10 |
Prioritise patients, not privatisation |
None |
| 2008-04-10 |
Burn care skills shortage to be treated by UK's first specialist professional qualification |
None |
| 2008-04-09 |
Use of information technology is minimal in nursing homes |
None |
| 2008-04-09 |
Humour can play an essential role in the most serious healthcare settings |
None |
| 2008-04-09 |
Health summit to focus on prevention rather than cure |
None |
| 2008-04-08 |
ACP reports on how scheduled Medicare pay cuts will affect patients |
None |
| 2008-04-07 |
$2.9 million to reduce colorectal cancer screening disparities in Vietnamese Americans |
None |
| 2008-04-04 |
UAB at the forefront of diabetes research and training |
None |
| 2008-04-04 |
Patients prefer to challenge nurses rather than doctors about safety issues related to their care |
None |
| 2008-04-04 |
Healthcare providers who discuss intimate piercings earn patients' trust |
None |
| 2008-04-03 |
Free vascular health checks for the over 40's promises to save 2,000 lives each year |
None |
| 2008-04-03 |
Torres Strait nurses go back to work |
None |
| 2008-04-02 |
New $98 million Bathurst Hospital a problem - mayor calls for return of community based hospital board |
None |
| 2008-04-02 |
Majority of U.S. physicians favor national health insurance |
None |
| 2008-03-31 |
No end in sight for Torres Strait island nurses dispute |
None |
| 2008-03-31 |
Australian public health on the brink of collapse and in need of urgent treatment |
None |
| 2008-03-31 |
Townsville Hospital left minus a heart surgeon after surgeon quits |
1 |
| 2008-03-27 |
New Master's specialization for teaching in health care professions |
None |
| 2008-03-26 |
U.S will have a severe shortage of nurses soon |
None |
| 2008-03-25 |
Australian blood expert calls for changes in the way blood is stored |
None |
| 2008-03-25 |
AMA not happy with proposed national register of doctors |
None |
| 2008-03-25 |
Australia's seniors to be moved out of hospitals |
None |
| 2008-03-25 |
Nurses meet to discuss Torres Straits working conditions |
None |
| 2008-03-25 |
Hospitals that participate in clinical trials may provide better patient care |
None |
| 2008-03-24 |
The risks for medical tourists |
None |
| 2008-03-24 |
Hospitals in NSW accused of 'cooking the books' |
None |
| 2008-03-24 |
New poll debates quality U.S. health care system |
None |
| 2008-03-24 |
Where nurses are bullied, the quality of patient care declines |
None |
| 2008-03-23 |
Roxon says short-term, interim health agreement with states a possibility |
None |
| 2008-03-21 |
New Hopkins report on successful health communication |
None |
| 2008-03-21 |
Queensland Health Minister over a barrel in sexual assault of a nurse case |
None |
| 2008-03-18 |
UK doctors warned to not allow personal beliefs to affect patients' treatment |
None |
| 2008-03-17 |
World-first screening program for lifestyle diseases for workers in Victoria |
None |
| 2008-03-17 |
Nurses Union issues ultimatum...fix safety problems or we're out of here |
None |
| 2008-03-17 |
The NHS is failing people with learning disabilities |
None |
| 2008-03-11 |
British Government in court for Judicial Review over cap on GPs' pensions |
None |
| 2008-03-11 |
Teamwork the key to better patient care and sustainable health services |
5 |
| 2008-03-10 |
Global health worker crisis - world needs over 4 million additional health workers |
None |
| 2008-03-10 |
Efficient response in primary care would reduce the use of hospitals by seniors |
None |
| 2008-03-04 |
One in three British nurses attacked at work |
None |
| 2008-03-04 |
Sainsbury's the first supermarket to have a GP surgery |
None |
| 2008-03-03 |
New system for ACT to detect a patient's worsening condition |
None |
| 2008-03-03 |
New study says nurses could carry some of the GP work load |
None |
| 2008-03-03 |
Rural doctors doubt Federal health commitment to the bush |
None |
| 2008-03-03 |
New laws will mean patients in NSW are protected from doctors' misconduct |
None |
| 2008-03-01 |
UNISON calls on BMA to recommend agenda for change |
None |
| 2008-02-28 |
State-to-state differences in quality of care for children with special needs |
None |
| 2008-02-28 |
Helping older people live safely and independently |
None |
| 2008-02-28 |
UCLA to study health care disparities affecting minorities |
5 |
| 2008-02-27 |
Growing US disparities in health not inevitable |
None |
| 2008-02-26 |
More money for state health in Australia will depend on performance reports |
None |
| 2008-02-25 |
Team set up to perform 'radical surgery' on the Australian health system |
None |
| 2008-02-22 |
No good evidence that private treatment centres are value for money |
None |
| 2008-02-21 |
Siemens Healthcare announces exclusive partnership with Prowess Inc. |
None |
| 2008-02-21 |
ICU nurses require training to spot delirium |
None |
| 2008-02-21 |
Many U.S. consumers want overhaul of health care design, delivery |
None |
| 2008-02-21 |
Doctors meet to get it right for new Orange hospital |
None |
| 2008-02-20 |
U.S. hospital helps lower infection rates at British hospital |
None |
| 2008-02-20 |
Mistakes in New Zealand hospitals leave 40 dead and 142 injured |
None |
| 2008-02-20 |
Rural doctors say 16,000 more health professionals are urgently needed in the bush |
None |
| 2008-02-17 |
NSW nurses push for 5% pay rise |
None |
| 2008-02-17 |
$98 million new hospital deemed dysfunctional |
None |
| 2008-02-14 |
New spine center at UT Southwestern |
None |
| 2008-02-13 |
NSW bottom of the league when it comes to public health spending |
None |
| 2008-02-13 |
NSW public hospitals below par with obsolete equipment |
None |
| 2008-02-13 |
It's official! mega-lift ambulances confirm Australia's obesity problem |
None |
| 2008-02-11 |
Study confirms that low-calorie sweeteners are helpful in weight control |
None |
| 2008-02-08 |
Faith-based health program expands, adds Latino classes |
None |
| 2008-02-06 |
Research continues to prove that medical liability reforms work |
None |
| 2008-02-06 |
Shake-up for Welsh 999 service |
None |
| 2008-02-04 |
NACDS launches campaign to expand role in healthcare debate |
None |
| 2008-02-04 |
New York State Health Department begins $1.75 million campaign to promote long-term care insurance |
None |
| 2008-02-04 |
Bush's efforts to rein in government spending places a dangerous target on health care |
None |
| 2008-02-04 |
Massachusetts health care subsidy program cost, enrollment could double over three years |
None |
| 2008-02-04 |
Florida Governor proposes $70B budget; includes $132M in cuts to Medicaid |
None |
| 2008-02-04 |
Hillary Clinton discusses enforcement mechanism for health insurance mandate |
None |
| 2008-02-04 |
New analysis looks at how income affects the purchase of individual health coverage |
None |
| 2008-02-04 |
BMA(NI) response to RPA announcement |
None |
| 2008-01-31 |
New international task force to address health workforce financing |
None |
| 2008-01-22 |
Cancer and end-of-life care research to receive boost from new Manchester Metropolitan University Professional Doctorate |
None |
| 2008-01-21 |
NHPC tackles escalating health care costs, veterans health, comparative effectiveness research |
None |
| 2008-01-20 |
British health service blamed for 17,000 unnecessary deaths each year |
None |
| 2008-01-18 |
Hospitals commit to ambitious quality, safety and patient satisfaction goals |
None |
| 2008-01-15 |
Medical error reporting by doctors to hospitals seems underused |
None |
| 2008-01-15 |
New guidelines to improve palliative care at the end of life |
None |
| 2008-01-14 |
Cleaning up the NHS |
None |
| 2008-01-11 |
Pay-for-performance improves patient care |
None |
| 2008-01-10 |
A third of British doctors face violence at work |
None |
| 2008-01-09 |
Variability in health care treatment costs amongst 9 EU countries |
None |
| 2008-01-07 |
Arizona Patient Protection Act introduced |
None |