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U.S. hospitals continue to implement palliative care programs at a rapid pace

United States hospitals continue to implement palliative care programs at a rapid pace, according to a new analysis released today by the Center to Advance Palliative Care. Palliative care programs are widely regarded to improve the quality of care of serious and chronic illness.

8 Apr 2010

Uncertainties remain about health law

McClatchy/Miami Herald: "Two weeks after President Barack Obama signed the big health care overhaul into law, Americans are struggling to understand how — and when — the sweeping measure will affect them. Questions reflecting confusion have flooded insurance companies, doctors' offices, human resources departments and business groups." One insurance agent said consumers are asking, "Where do we get the free Obama care, and how do I sign up for that?" (Taley, 4/6).

8 Apr 2010

Health reform's Medicaid expansion, payment increase causes mixed feelings for MDs

Kaiser Health News reporter Maggie Mertens writes: "While doctors are worrying a lot about whether Congress will block the 21 percent scheduled cut in Medicare payments, a fix to another public health program is raising another question" (Mertens, 4/6).

8 Apr 2010

Massachusetts insurers close plans, leaving would-be customers in limbo

An ongoing showdown between Massachusetts regulators and the insurance industry resulted in insurers temporarily closing plans to new enrollees Tuesday.

8 Apr 2010

Arizona's hospital industry decides not to push tax to help poor, Maryland health programs struggle financially

"Arizona's hospital industry has decided not to push for an income tax increase on the state's wealthy to help the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System," the Medicaid program in the state.

8 Apr 2010

Data illustrates methods for improving adherence to medication, lowering prescription drug costs

CVS Caremark presented data at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy that illustrate successful methods for improving adherence to medication and lowering prescription drug costs. The company showed results from three studies which demonstrated the positive impact of various tools available to pharmacy benefit managers – including automated telephonic messaging, fax alerts to physicians about gaps in care, and strategic co-pay waivers for generic medications.

8 Apr 2010

Health on the Hill - Early implementation challenges

Kaiser Health News staff writers Julie Appleby and Mary Agnes Carey talk with KFF's Jackie Judd about what is next for health reform.

8 Apr 2010

Health reform law raises hopes, issues for Medicaid

Changes coming because of the health reform law could affect the delivery of care for Medicaid patients.

8 Apr 2010

Arizona and Nevada Governors reject AGs' advice, join suit against new health law

The Associated Press/Boston Globe: "The governors of Arizona and Nevada say their states will join 14 others suing the federal government over health care reform. Gov. Jan Brewer announced Arizona was joining the suit Tuesday night. She signed a bill April 1 that gave her the authority to skirt the state's Democratic attorney general, Terry Goddard, who declined to sue on the state's behalf.

8 Apr 2010

Queensland Health pay bungle continues

Either you get overpaid or you don’t get paid at all, that’s how Queensland Health’s casual staff seem to feel. Last week a payroll system which was blamed for overpaying the Queensland Health Staff was replaced with a new one. The new system cost $40 million to develop, but in the opinion of the staff is worse than the old one. A number of them have not been paid at all.

8 Apr 2010

Today's opinions and editorials

From an economic perspective, health reform will fail if we can't sometimes push back against the try-anything instinct (David Leonhardt, 4/6).

8 Apr 2010

Low-skilled workers to perform initial blood donor screening: ONA, CFNU question decision

The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) has joined the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) in questioning the decision of federal health minister Leona Aglukkaq to allow Canadian Blood Services to conduct a pilot project to replaces nurses with low-skilled workers for initial blood donor screening.

7 Apr 2010

Sitting down during hospital room visits induces perception of having stayed longer

Sitting down on the job has its advantages. New data from The University of Kansas Hospital finds that patients perceive doctors who sit down during their hospital room visits stay longer than doctors who stand during the visit – even when doctors who sit don't stay as long as doctors who stand.

7 Apr 2010

East Orange General Hospital to implement Streamline Health's document workflow solutions

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. a leading provider of document workflow solutions for hospitals, today announced that East Orange General Hospital in East Orange, N.J., will implement Streamline Health's document workflow solutions integrated with GE Centricity® Enterprise clinical information solution. Through this integrated solution, East Orange General Hospital looks to enhance their health information management processes, boost productivity and ultimately, improve patient care.

7 Apr 2010

First Edition: April 7, 2010

Today's headlines highlight developments regarding the implementation of the new health law as well as health developments from the state level.

7 Apr 2010

Health care reform: Clarification for seniors

From the time presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt first discussed health care reform in 1912, the topic has been a precedent-setting issue in the U.S. The 2010 passage of health care legislation is no different, but has many Americans in a quandary about how it will affect them. This is especially true of senior citizens.

7 Apr 2010

NightHawk Radiology Services radiologists recognized as "Best Doctors"

NightHawk Radiology Services, the leading provider of teleradiology solutions to radiology groups throughout the United States, is pleased to announce that two of its affiliated radiologists were recognized as "Best Doctors" in the March 2010 issue of Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine.

7 Apr 2010

UCSF, SEEK Development launch international partnership to improve global health

UCSF and SEEK Development, a global health and development consulting group based in Berlin, Germany, have launched an international partnership that aims to improve global health by helping to turn scientific evidence into policy and action. The Evidence-to-Policy Initiative, or E2Pi, officially launches this week in San Francisco and Berlin, Germany.

7 Apr 2010

Brazil healthcare market to reach $129.9 billion in 2012

On the road to global economic recovery, the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are setting up a new scene. Brazil, in particular, is the 9th economy in the world and is expected to reach the 8th position by 2012. New opportunities set a promising healthcare market perspective with a strong potential for further growth.

7 Apr 2010

Health security will increase with new reform law

This afternoon, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will deliver a speech entitled, "Health Reform and You: How the New Law Will Increase Your Health Security" at the National Press Club. Secretary Sebelius' remarks as prepared for delivery are below.

7 Apr 2010

Healthcare News

U.S. hospitals continue to implement palliative care programs at a rapid pace

Uncertainties remain about health law

Health reform's Medicaid expansion, payment increase causes mixed feelings for MDs

Massachusetts insurers close plans, leaving would-be customers in limbo

Arizona's hospital industry decides not to push tax to help poor, Maryland health programs struggle financially

Data illustrates methods for improving adherence to medication, lowering prescription drug costs

Health on the Hill - Early implementation challenges

Health reform law raises hopes, issues for Medicaid

Arizona and Nevada Governors reject AGs' advice, join suit against new health law

Queensland Health pay bungle continues

Today's opinions and editorials

Low-skilled workers to perform initial blood donor screening: ONA, CFNU question decision

Sitting down during hospital room visits induces perception of having stayed longer

East Orange General Hospital to implement Streamline Health's document workflow solutions

First Edition: April 7, 2010

Health care reform: Clarification for seniors

NightHawk Radiology Services radiologists recognized as "Best Doctors"

UCSF, SEEK Development launch international partnership to improve global health

Brazil healthcare market to reach $129.9 billion in 2012

Health security will increase with new reform law

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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