| 11/10/08 | George Halverson on health care reform (Marginal Revolution) |  |
Published 11/10/08 11:00:00
Ah, remember that topic? Ezra Klein does. The book is called Health Care Reform Now! and the author is CEO at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. That may not sound like an encouraging combination but in fact this is one of... Source : Marginal Revolution (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | We have to start being realistic about health care (Focus on Britain (and Europe)) | |
Published 11/10/08 09:33:15
I came across an interesting article on "medical tourism" in The Economist recently. It describes how Americans, and other westerners, travel to India, Thailand and other countries to obtain medical services that they cannot get at home or that are simply out of their price range in the U.S. One concern that is raised is that such "tourism" may lead to medical staff flocking to private hospitals... Source : Focus on Britain (and Europe) (subscribe) Explore : Thailand |
| 11/10/08 | Foil-like paper in microwave caused fire that killed disabled woman (Philadelphia Inquirer) | |
Published 11/10/08 09:01:00
The death of a disabled woman in a fire at her West Philadelphia apartment shocked and saddened neighbors and the workers at the agency that had been in charge of her health care. Source : Philadelphia Inquirer (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | Victims Of Political Violence: What Does It Mean To Those Who Treat Them? (Medical News Today) | |
Published 11/10/08 09:00:00
Health care personnel treating victims of politically motivated violence are at risk for traumatic stress symptoms. Few studies have assessed the positive psychological impact of politically motivated violence on health care workers. This study examined the level of positive psychological impact among health care workers with recurrent exposure to victims... Source : Medical News Today (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | Obama's Fingerprints All Over ACORN (Mike's America) | |
Published 11/10/08 08:56:00
Obama lied about ACORN. He lied about Ayers. He lied about Rev. Wright. How can you believe what he says about taxes, education or health care? Source : Mike's America (subscribe) Explore : Money, Taxes |
| 11/10/08 | Letter: Reforming Health Care (New York Times) | |
Published 11/10/08 08:30:56
Paul Krugman (?Health Care Destruction,? column, Oct. 6) is quite right in his criticisms of the McCain health plan, and in his preference for Barack Obama?s proposals for insurance reform. But he does not mention that neither candidate offers practical suggestions for effective control of the rising costs that make universal coverage unachievable. Source : New York Times (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | Doctors split over privatised healthcare -- (Trinidad Express) | |
Published 11/10/08 07:49:08
Doctors split over privatised healthcareLouis B Homer South Bureau Saturday, October 11th 2008There were mixed feelings within the medical fraternity on a call to abolish the Ministry of Health and, instead, privatise healthcare in the country. Secretary of the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago Neil Singh was against privatisation, because he said such a... Source : Trinidad Express (subscribe) Explore : Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago |
| 11/10/08 | IMAGINATION BALL (Globe and Mail) | |
Published 11/10/08 07:00:00
Done right, charity galas are like upscale weddings. At the Imagination Ball to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Health Care, old friends and former colleagues greeted one another like family and the speeches were personal and inspiring. Source : Globe and Mail (subscribe) Explore : Ontario, United Nations |
| 11/10/08 | Accusations Get Sharper (Tampa Bay Online) | |
Published 11/10/08 06:51:32
At a rally here Friday, Republican John McCain hit opponent Barack Obama over taxes, spending and health care, and accused him of dodging "serious and legitimate questions" about his record. Source : Tampa Bay Online (subscribe) Explore : Money, Taxes |
| 11/10/08 | Canadian Health & Care Mall for your health and wellbeing! (RDI-SAT Forums) | |
Published 11/10/08 06:32:49
Can't find the right place to buy ''''''? Aware of fraud or poor medications? Visit Canadian Health&Care Mall and you won't regret! High-quality... Source : RDI-SAT Forums (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | The candidates (Florida Sun Sentinel) | |
Published 11/10/08 06:00:00
The contenders Adam HasnerPersonal: 38, married, no childrenEducation: J.D., Professional: Lawyer and president of Dynamic Value, a health care mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Source : Florida Sun Sentinel (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | ?The First Credit-Crunch Election? (PoliGazette) | |
Published 11/10/08 03:47:16
Canadians just can?t buy a break from their southern neighbor. Even after all the health care tourists have crossed the border for cheap drugs, the global financial panic has now slithered into national politics. Canada?s conservative prime minister, Stephen Harper, is falling victim to opposition-stoked panic that Canada?s prudent financial sector might falter under the [...] Source : PoliGazette (subscribe) Explore : Financial Crisis, Prime Minister, Stephen Harper |
| 11/10/08 | Vision for tough times: Bargain eyeglasses by mail (Health Business Blog) | |
Published 11/10/08 03:28:13
One of the little perks of blogging is receiving offers of free products and services from companies trying to make a name for themselves. I like to promote clever entrepreneurial solutions to health care problems, so I try to say yes when I can. Some products are harder to write about than others. For example, [...] Source : Health Business Blog (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | Where The Uninsureds Live (Colorado Health Insurance Insider) | |
Published 11/10/08 02:56:31
[...] In Colorado, there are 12 counties with at least 29.7% of their population with no health insurance. I think this micro-analysis of the uninsured population is long overdue, and I'm hopeful that it will help lawmakers and health insurance carriers target the hardest hit areas when new policy designs and future government health care subsidies are introduced. Source : Colorado Health Insurance Insider (subscribe) Explore : Health-Fitness, Health Insurance |
| 11/10/08 | Michelle at Women?s Leadership Forum (McConfuse) | |
Published 11/10/08 02:52:32
Michelle Obama spoke at the Women's Leadership Forum on October 10, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. Author: BarackObamadotcom Keywords: barack obama economy women health care election president 2008 Added: October 10, 2008 Source : McConfuse (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | Fact checking CNN?s ? Fact check (DiveDesk-Log) | |
Published 11/10/08 02:10:22
Fact Check: Would Obama fine businesses over health care? Obama?s health-care plan, as outlined on his campaign Web site, would require that large employers either ?offer meaningful coverage or make a meaningful contribution to the cost of quality health coverage for their employees? or else contribute a portion of their payroll to a national fund that [...] Source : DiveDesk-Log (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | Focus on mental health care (Hindu) | |
Published 11/10/08 02:09:30
KOCHI: As more and more people tend to slip out of their minds in an increasingly complicated world, the World Mental Health Day, observed in Ernakulam district on Friday, focussed on the need to prioritise mental health care. Public ... Source : Hindu (subscribe) Explore : Kerala |
| 11/10/08 | Norwegian American Hospital Launches Awareness Campaign Targeting Hispanic, African-American and General-Market Moms (Red Orbit ) | |
Published 11/10/08 01:00:35
... to build awareness of its long-standing commitment to providing the highest level of services and care through its Labor and Delivery, Special Care Nursery and Mother/Baby units. The campaign rolled out in Chicago with a focus on public relations and advertising via billboards, geographically targeted cable television, movie theaters and non-traditional retail channels. The... Source : Red Orbit (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | Cinryze(TM) Receives FDA Approval for Prophylaxis Against Hereditary Angioedema Attacks (Red Orbit ) | |
Published 11/10/08 01:00:35
... attacks, said Joshua Schein, chief executive officer of Lev. "Cinryze can help these patients live healthier, more productive and predictable lives."A program will be offered to provide support services such as benefit coverage investigations, prior authorizations and broad-based reimbursement assistance for patients and health care providers. This program will also... Source : Red Orbit (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | Kaiser Foundation Report: Women's Health and Election 2008 (beSpacific) | |
Published 11/10/08 00:31:41
Women's Health and Election 2008: "Women consistently cite health care as one of the top issues they want the Presidential... Source : beSpacific (subscribe) |
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