Health systems in Florida are appealing to patients with language services and by offering a "medical home" to improve care.
(Daily Report) May 24, 2010
News outlets report on payment issues for hospitals, including those stemming from the new health law.
(Daily Report) May 24, 2010
The federal law known as HIPAA that is meant to protect the privacy of patients "specifically allows medical centers to use patient information for fundraising activities," The Seattle Times reports.
(Daily Report) May 24, 2010
Reports show that California and Wisconsin have poor dental care, while various communities try to improve lagging dental care indicators.
(Daily Report) May 24, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the week ahead in Congress and the details of the small business tax credit.
(Daily Report) May 24, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Friday's editorials and opinions from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 21, 2010
Critics question a University of California plan to offer voluntary genetic testing to students. Massachussetts hospitals invite Texan doctors to help with cancer treatment. And, among other things, a New Jersey judge upheld a plan requiring public workers to pay 1.5 percent of their salaries or more for health coverage.
(Daily Report) May 21, 2010
News outlets report on state Medicaid issues in Ohio and Florida.
(Daily Report) May 21, 2010
States continue to grapple with tight budgets.
(Daily Report) May 20, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Thursday's opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 20, 2010