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Consumers with health insurance are willing to help cover costs for uninsured people
January 23rd, 2009
The subject of universal healthcare is always a hot topic but never more so than in an election year. Read more
Health Affairs study examines 25 years of children?s health coverage
January 22nd, 2009
In recent years, rising health insurance costs have likely played a key role in the decline of American children with private health coverage, according to a study by researchers at the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) published in the September/October edition of... Read more
Ontario nurses do not feel respected by hospital management
January 21st, 2009
More than 50 per cent of Ontario nurses do not feel respected by hospital management for their contribution to health care delivery, a new study from The University of Western Ontario reveals. Read more
Specialty hospitals, one of the fastest growing trends in health care
January 20th, 2009
The number of for-profit specialty hospitals, a relatively new breed of hospitals, which focus their efforts on a small number of medical procedures has become one of the fastest growing trends in health care. Read more
New Jersey health program may be in jeopardy, according to a new study
January 19th, 2009
A state program that guarantees access to health coverage for all New Jersey residents regardless of their age or health status may be in jeopardy, according to a new study by The Center for State Health Policy (CSHP) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Read more
British Government says GP training places safe
January 18th, 2009
A firm reassurance that training places for future GPs will be resourced was given today (22/09/04) by English Health Minister John Hutton speaking at a GP Recruitment conference at the BMA. Read more
American Lung Association launches online flu shot locator
January 17th, 2009
As the flu season is about to begin, the American Lung Association today launched its online "flu shot locator" to help more people find and obtain flu vaccinations in their neighborhoods. Read more
Researchers say enforceable standards needed for long-term care
January 16th, 2009
A survey conducted by York University researchers shows that conditions in Ontario's nursing homes will only improve with the introduction of enforceable standards for care. Read more
Measure will increase parental awareness and help prevent shaken baby syndrome
January 15th, 2009
Governor George E. Pataki today announced that he has signed into law legislation that will further protect New York's newborns and young children by requiring hospitals and birth centers to show a State-approved injury prevention video on shaken baby syndrome (SBS) to all parents during the mother's maternity stay. Read more
Patients as well as doctors need to learn to become better communicators with each other
January 14th, 2009
The failure to communicate effectively during medical visits can cause far worse damage than a mild case of frustration, studies show. Read more
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