Tag: Health Policy

Want to have your say on health policy? State advisory positions open.

Want to have your say on health policy? State advisory positions open.

Washington State Department of Health is looking for members of the public to serve on a variety of health-related boards, commissions and committees.

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September 16, 2011 | 0 Comments More
With newly-elected governors, GOP gains clout to fight health reform

With newly-elected governors, GOP gains clout to fight health reform

In at least 10 states, including Kansas, Tennessee and Oklahoma, Republicans replaced Democrats in governors’ mansions. The GOP also picked up seats in legislatures in many states.

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November 3, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Kids with preexisting illness get new protections but hurdles remain

Kids with preexisting illness get new protections but hurdles remain

The new health law that bars insurers from denying coverage of children with preexisting conditions but coverage may be still hard to find–and expensive.

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September 23, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Two-tiered medical care for haves and have nots

Two-tiered medical care for haves and have nots

As doctors leave the system to join “concierge” practices, patients scramble to find care

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May 19, 2010 | 0 Comments More
San Juan County ranked healthiest in state, Ferry County least healthiest

San Juan County ranked healthiest in state, Ferry County least healthiest

Study finds health of state’s residents vary widely from county to county

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March 2, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Should healthcare for the elderly be rationed?

Should healthcare for the elderly be rationed?

“We’re finding more and more expensive ways to keep people alive. So we have to find ways to set some limits,” ethicist says.

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December 9, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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Baucus Must Strike A Balance With Three Factions To Pass His Bill

Factions: those for, those leaning in his direction, and a group of “wild cards”.

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September 29, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Reform Won’t Work Without Strengthening Nursing

Reform Won’t Work Without Strengthening Nursing

Nurses are left out of the health reform debate, but It is nurses who provide most of the skilled care in hospitals–the only care in many poor communities, writes Sandy Summers, director of The Truth About Nursing and co-author of Saving LIves: Why the Media’s Portrayal of Nurses Puts Us All at Risk.

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September 3, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Health Reform Lessons From Massachusetts

Health Reform Lessons From Massachusetts

Because of its health reform law, almost all Massachusetts residents have health coverage. Now the state has to tackle the more difficult challenge: cost. Article by KaiserHealthNews staff writer Jessica Marcy

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September 2, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Sen. Baucus and Grassley with President Obama and Vice President Biden

Baucus-Grassley Bipartisan Partnership Frays Under Health Reform Pressures

Sen. Max Baucus and Sen. Chuck Grassley have long history of cooperation.
But can this marriage be saved? Don’t bet on it, writes KaiserHealthNews staff writer Eric Pianin, at least when it comes to health reform.

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September 2, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Dr. House’s Prescription: More Medicine Is Better

Dr. House’s Prescription: More Medicine Is Better

For most cases, doctors say, that Dr. House’s style of “shotgun testing” — a barrage of seemingly random tests — would do little to help patients or lead to a diagnosis, reports KaiserHealthNews staff writer Christopher Weaver.

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September 1, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Health Insurance: How Much More Should Older People Pay?

Health Insurance: How Much More Should Older People Pay?

For years, insurers have charged older customers far more than younger ones. Health reform could change that–altering the cost of insurance for millions. KaiserHealthNews staff writer Julie Appleby reports.

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August 31, 2009 | 0 Comments More