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
A federal program to investigate poor performing nursing homes misses hundreds of troubled facilities, GAO reports.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009
Although health officials say they have no reason to expect any unusual problems with the H1N1 vaccine, the government is establishing an extensive tracking system for possible side effects.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009
Private clinics and surgical centers, although technically illegal in British Columbia, have begun to attract consumers who are looking for shorter waits for health care.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
(Daily Report) Sep 28, 2009
Some doctors say insurers meddle in the care they provide to patients, but others say insurer guidelines could help doctors improve their practice.
(Daily Report) Sep 25, 2009
Dr. Robert Ouellet, formerly of the Canadian Medical Association, has examined health care systems in Europe as well as his own. He says both the U.S. and Canada could learn a lot from The Netherlands - it has private insurance companies, and everyone is covered.
(Daily Report) Sep 25, 2009
Kaiser Health News presents a round-up of state health news from around the United States.
(Daily Report) Sep 25, 2009
There will be enough doses of H1N1 vaccine to go around, HHS Secretary Sebelius says.
(Daily Report) Sep 25, 2009