The centers, designed to help low-income and uninsured people, offer an affordable option for care, but it can also be tough to get an appointment.
In the news: driving under the influence of prescription drugs; federal funds boost community health clinics; and Whatcom County “super rice” goes global
Health centers in Washington state will receive $26,507,595 in federal stimulus funds, U.S. Senator Patty Murray announced Monday. The funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Capital Improvement Program will go toward updating and renovating health centers across the state, an announcement from Sen. Murray’s office said. A breakdown of funds going to health [...]
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Lost in translation: Lack of trained interpreters can lead to medical errors
Interpreter services at hospitals and other medical settings are often inadequate, forcing family members, including children, to step in, or the task falls to medical staff members who may not speak the language well.
Some insurers deny ER coverage to people who have been drinking
Laws in more than half the states permit insurers to deny payment for medical services related to alcohol or drug use. Faced with the prospect of not getting paid for care, some ER personnel sidestep the problem by simply not testing patients’ blood or urine for alcohol.
Travel insurance can protect your wallet — and your health on vacation
Think your regular health insurance policy will cover you if you get into medical trouble overseas?
Don’t bet on it.
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