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that “One new bureaucracy, the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology, will monitor treatments to make sure your doctor is doing what the federal government deems appropriate and cost effective. The goal is to reduce costs and ‘guide’ your doctor’s decisions.”
“Keeping doctors informed of the newest medical findings is important, but enforcing uniformity goes too far,” she writes, maintaining that the plan will limit growth Read the rest of this entry »
The biggest story in the country is the $819 billion stimulus package moving through Congress and what it means to the economy and ordinary Americans.
I’m going to zero in on a slice of the story today, focusing on important health care provisions.
Of course, the stimulus package is still a work in progress. The House passed a bill last week; the Senate is expected to act this week. As is typical, there are differences between the two chambers’ Read the rest of this entry »
Psych Central, located at
, is the Internet’s leading independent mental health network featuring original peer-reviewed editorial content, news, research briefs, clinical trials, ratings and reviews of medications and treatments, the popular World of Psychology blog, and more than 140 support groups. Each month more than 850,000 people visit Psych Central to learn about a mental health condition, join a support group, contribute to a blog, or Read the rest of this entry »
BURLINGTON, V.t. – State police released new details Tuesday about their investigation into a Shelburne police officer’s decision to shoot a fleeing motorist during a traffic stop in Shelburne Friday evening.
“This all happened within a matter of seconds,” Vermont State Police Capt. Ed Ledo said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Shelburne police Officer Robert Barrows fired his gun at Kelley O’Brien on Friday evening. The officer engaged Read the rest of this entry »
THURSDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) — Between 1997 and 2006, hospital admissions for uninsured Americans rose by 34 percent, from 1.7 million to 2.2 million stays, a new report finds.
The increase is more than double the 14 percent rise in overall hospital admissions during that same period, according to a just-released report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
In the South and Northeast, uninsured hospital admissions increased Read the rest of this entry »
WAVERLY — The Bullermans have been patrons of the Health Promotion center for only a few weeks. Already the Denver couple is quite loyal to the health and fitness center at the Waverly Health Center.
The pool does wonders for Becky Bullerman’s body, injured in an accident, she says. Her retired husband, Duane, likes using the exercise equipment.
“We just love it there,” she said.
On Feb. 28, Health Promotion will close as part of a cost reduction Read the rest of this entry »
Live at the Freedom Theater in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, October 4th, 2008. Fitness for Christ presents and debut the popular drama presentation, Mrs. Obesity Jones and her Battle with the Fat Demon The show begins at 7pm, and will be headlined by Denise Jones, Director, and play writer as she was inspired to write the play by her real-life story and testimony.
Denise Jones is a walking miracle! From surviving a life threatening experience, Read the rest of this entry »
A woman claiming to be the mother of a 13-year-old metro Detroit boy abandoned him at a Nebraska hospital early Monday under the state’s safe haven law. He is the second child from outside Nebraska to be abandoned there and one of 18 overall since the law was signed in February.
The boy is in protective custody for the next 48 hours. He appears to be healthy, said Todd Landry, director of the division of children and family services for Nebraska Read the rest of this entry »
While you may have incredible internal motivation when it comes to sticking with your workout program, there are going to be some times when you have no choice but to take time away from your
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Whether it’s because work demands are increasing, you're injured or you're just too focused on other aspects of your life, time away from the gym can actually work to your advantage if you're smart about it and know how to get back into Read the rest of this entry »
on Wednesday gave positive outlooks for Mylan Inc. and
Industries Ltd., saying the top generic drug developers will likely benefit from health reforms in the coming years.
In a note to investors, analyst Randall Stanicky, also said buyout activity at the companies has positioned them well for competitiveness.
The new presidential administration and Congress will likely deal with some type of health care reform plan in an effort to reduce costs. Read the rest of this entry »