One category of medical mysteries that stumps expert doctors and policymakers alike falls under the heading: What works? News reports on two new studies – and one that was never completed – offer insight into that issue.
(Daily Report) Nov 05, 2009
Coverage varies widely from campus to campus but college health programs are considered a good value.
(Daily Report) Nov 05, 2009
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on the House health bill vote expected to take place on Saturday.
(Daily Report) Nov 05, 2009
While health care jobs are plentiful, "getting one is hard work," The Associated Press/The News-Sentinel reports.
(Daily Report) Nov 04, 2009
New research finds that uninsured children are three times more likely to die from trauma injuries that kids with private insurance. A government report shows that a higher rate of premature births is the main reason the U.S. infant mortality rate exceeds that of most European countries.
(Daily Report) Nov 04, 2009
News outlets report on a variety of health care issues at the state level including the cost of health care reform in Florida, widespread budget cuts in Nebraska and a hand-washing initiative in Maryland.
(Daily Report) Nov 04, 2009
Sunshine provisions to examine the financial relationships between doctors and the medical industry are in the health care reform bills while some question the AARP's role in reform.
(Daily Report) Nov 04, 2009
Successful demonstration projects are often derailed by objections from hospitals, doctors and other providers -- or caught up in political fights as control of Congress shifted.
(Daily Report) Nov 03, 2009
Today's selection includes opinions from Sen. Joe Lieberman and NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous.
(Daily Report) Nov 03, 2009
The provision has high powered backers in the Senate, but it raises questions about what constitutes healing and the separation of church and state.
(Daily Report) Nov 03, 2009