A lobbyist for birthing centers lacks a big expense account and high-paying clients, but has still managed to secure federal funds for her cause.
(Daily Report) Sep 29, 2009
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Tuesday's opinions and editorials from around America.
(Daily Report) Sep 29, 2009
Some Illinois nursing homes create dangerous and unsafe environments by mixing seniors and younger mentally ill residents, the Chicago Tribune reports.
(Daily Report) Sep 29, 2009
Efforts to achieve greater efficiency and higher quality in health care through new health information technologies are not without new risks and shortcomings.
(Daily Report) Sep 29, 2009
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
(Daily Report) Sep 29, 2009
The uninsured — some by choice — are seeking care at federally funded clinics in greater-than-ever numbers while the underinsured continue their struggle to keep up with piling medical bills.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Monday's editorials and opinions.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009
California's state capital area is hit with a 25 percent increase in emergency room patients while Massachusetts' health system remains popular.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009
An investigation by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review finds that dialysis patients are often not told about the possibility for transplants, even though the procedure could be cheaper and lead to longer lives.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009
A New York Times blog, examining health care reform as a women's issue, finds women in a precarious situation because of they need more health care than men but are often dependent on men for insurance.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009