MRSA :: Better risk management could cut MRSA infection rates
The larger — and busier — an NHS hospital is, the higher the MRSA infection rate, research from the Nottingham University Business School has revealed.
Insurance
Health Insurance :: SCHIP has been successful overall, should be expanded
As the debate over reauthorization of the State Children?s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) heats up in Washington, a new survey of leaders in health policy and health care finds that large majorities feel the program has been successful in increasing access to health care for low income children (71%) and in reducing the rate of uninsured, low-income children (65%).
Healthcare :: Costs for Treating Heart Disease and Cancer Increased Substantially
The costs of treating heart disease and cancer rose markedly between 2000 and 2004, from $62 billion to $90 billion and $42 billion to $62 billion, respectively, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Medication :: Side effect from properly administered medication
In 2004, 1.2 million hospitalized patients experienced an adverse drug event, 90 percent of which were due to a side effect from a medication that was properly administered, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Health Insurance :: Michigan supports covering uninsured children
Special grant to be announced for health ministry in area churches, mosques and synagogues. 400-plus diverse faith, community representatives attend rally in support of State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) reauthorization and expansion. 160,000 of Michigan’s children, most in working families, are uninsured.
Travelers’ Health :: Launch of New Smartraveller Campaign in Australia
Australians travelling overseas are being urged to make their first stop the Smartraveller website to ensure they are prepared for their trip and return home safely, in a new national television and print promotional campaign.
Health Plan :: Health plan to provide health care for all Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvanian Governor Edward G. Rendell said “Cover the Uninsured Week” – to be observed April 23-29 – is the perfect time for the General Assembly to begin consideration of his Prescription for Pennsylvania proposal to make access to health coverage available to all Pennsylvanians.
Health :: iVillage, Revolution Health help women to manage family’s health risks
iVillage Total Health, the consumer health destination for women from iVillage, a division of NBC Universal, announced a partnership with Revolution Health, a leading consumer-centric health company, to offer innovative tools that will enable women to manage their health and the health of their families more effectively by assessing their risk for diseases including diabetes, stroke and heart disease.
Health Insurance :: New health insurance survey – Women have trouble affording care needed
As Cover the Uninsured Week approaches, a new Commonwealth Fund report by researchers at the National Women?s Law Center finds that even women with health insurance coverage are more likely than insured men to go without needed health care because of costs.
Breast Cancer :: Understanding personal genetic risk for familial breast cancer eases anxieties
Services that help women understand the way that their inherited genetic make-up influences their risk of getting breast cancer ease distress and decrease their levels of cancer worry. There is, however, insufficient evidence to make recommendations about the best way of delivering these services.