PA trying to get more hospitals to adopt infection-tracking technology
Gov. Ed Rendell’s administration is expecting more hospitals to adopt the technology under a sweeping 2007 state law designed to reduce infections contracted by patients during their hospital stays.
People with asthma/allergies required to use new inhalers
A new government rule concerning inhalers use to treat asthma and allergies are worrying doctors for several reasons; though they concur that in the long run, the change is for the better.
REMINDER: Medicare enrollment ends tonight at midnight
Seniors across PA who participate or wish to participate in Medicare drug plans have until midnight tonight to change or enroll in coverage.
The New York Times lists healthy foods that cost under $1
If you’re one of those who avoids eating healthy foods because you say it costs too much, think of another excuse: The New York Times today features a lengthy list of healthy foods that cost under $1, borrowed from advice website Divine Caroline.
Times-Tribune editorial: Economy exposes sick health care
The Times-Tribune editorializes on how the recession is also indicative of a healthcare crisis in America.
With the economy struggling, demand for publicly funded services is climbing exponentially, to the point that the incoming Obama administration plans to make increased Medicaid funding part of its stimulus package. And, recent studies have shown that the vast cost of uncompensated care — that is, care for which providers cannot collect payment — ultimately is paid by taxpayers.
The economic crisis is an event that calls not just for emergency measures, but for a complete reexamination of health care provision and creation of a true system that emphasizes health rather than insurance.