The Politics of Healthcare : Current Events

Fixing Healthcare Costs

Kelly Wolfgang — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT

Editor's note: This blog post is written by Alex Tolbert, founder of Bernard Health . Our healthcare system is broken partly because consumers don't know what anything costs. As patients become more proactive in making informed healthcare decisions, we...(read more)

Patient Confidentiality and Social Media

Kelly Wolfgang — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT

Editor's note: This article was posted with permission from its author, Christine Gondos, Igloo Software. She can be reached at cgondos@igloosoftware.com . The fastpaced healthcare industry is continuously evolving -- whether it be newly released studies,...(read more)

Implications of the Affordable Care Act

Kelly Wolfgang — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:35:00 GMT

Editor's note: This blog is written by Anthony J. Hall, RN, BSN, behavioral health charge nurse at Atlanta Medical Center. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) means major changes in the way Americans view health issues and treatment options. While there is...(read more)

Medicaid Expansion

Kelly Wolfgang — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:25:00 GMT

Editor's note: This blog is written by Miguel A. Bustillos, department chair and professor at California University of Management & Sciences in Virginia. Most of us have heard about the Medicaid expansion and how states like Florida, Texas and Virginia...(read more)

Is Gun Violence a Public Health Issue?

Kelly Wolfgang — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:58:00 GMT

As reported on Newswise, the following is a statement by Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, president of The New York Academy of Medicine, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious medical academies, on the seriousness of gun violence as a major public health...(read more)

First ACOs Selected

Michael LaMagna — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Very soon many readers will be part of a new healthcare program that will integrate cutting edge technology, coordinate care amongst many different providers and even take an active interest in your well-being. Curious? Twenty-seven large medical groups...(read more)

Effects of ‘Super Tuesday’

Lynn — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:49:00 GMT

Now that the so-called "Super Tuesday" is behind us, what impact do you anticipate it having on the election and, ultimately, healthcare reform? Too soon to tell? Care to speculate? Many people shy away from making bold political statements (with the...(read more)

Healthcare in 2012

Lynn — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:38:00 GMT

Considering the discussions, challenges and controversy surrounding healthcare reform, new healthcare delivery model concepts and 2012 being an election year, what do you think healthcare will look like in 2012, 2013…beyond? Will it be anything like it...(read more)

Affordable Care Act Grants Will Create Jobs & Improve Quality of Care, Public Health

Lynn — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:51:00 GMT

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius yesterday awarded $49 million in grants, partly supported by the Affordable Care Act, to improve the quality of health care and strengthen the public health infrastructure. Awarded to all 50...(read more)

Guest Commentary: Accountable Care Organizations Transforming Patient Care

Kelly Graham — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:18:00 GMT

This guest blog post comes from Scott Weingarten, MD, MPH, president and chief executive officer of Zynx Health , a market leader in providing evidence-based and experience-based clinical decision support software and service solutions proven to measurably...(read more)

Charity Offers Financial-Assistance Grants for Children’s Medical Services and Equipment

Frank Irving — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:12:00 GMT

Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 from UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation. The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) announced on April 5 it is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay...(read more)

EPA and FDA Say Radiation Levels in Air and Milk are Far Below Levels of Public Health Concern

Frank Irving — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:09:00 GMT

Agencies will continue their monitoring activities following Japanese nuclear incident. On March 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced results of filter analyses from 12 air monitor locations following the release of radioactive...(read more)

Obama Administration Stands Up to Bullying

Frank Irving — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:07:00 GMT

From social networks to federal agencies, programs address issue faced by nearly 13 million students. On March 10, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama called for a united effort to address bullying at the White House Conference on...(read more)

Clinical Drug Vocabulary Enhanced

Frank Irving — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:25:00 GMT

RxNorm now includes First DataBank's set of product identifiers. The RxNorm standard clinical drug vocabulary produced by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) now contains more accurate and complete connections between National Drug Codes (NDCs) and...(read more)

Strike Force Files Charges in Schemes Involving More Than $225 Million in False Medicare Billing

Frank Irving — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:42:00 GMT

Operation in nine cities charges 111 defendants, including doctors, nurses and health care company executives. On Feb. 17, the Medicare Fraud Strike Force charged 111 defendants in nine cities for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes...(read more)