The federal healthcare budget’s FDA provisions
More than $1 billion is indicated to help the FDA strengthen its efforts.
Hospitals round-up for 2/27
Today’s round-up features Mercy Hospital, Frankford Hospital, UPMC, Lock Haven Hospital, and Reading Hospital.
The stimulus bill provision to compare costs of medical treatments
Controversy surrounds the stimulus bill’s provision to provide $1.1 billion for federal researchers to compare the cost and effectiveness of medical treatments prescribed for the same conditions.
Phila Inquirer: Attacks mount on ‘preexisting conditions’
Citing the case of a 34 day-old infant denied health insurance for a preexisting condition, reporter Michael Vitez examines insurance companies’ practice of denying coverage for those with such conditions, and how President Obama seeks to change it.
Montour County’s Grandview Health Homes use dog therapy
The homes’ owners say the dogs have a wonderful effect on residents.
Admin/Gov/Exec Offices Senate Budget Hearing
At today’s Budget Hearing with the Office of Administration, Governor’s and Executive offices, the topic dwelled on state-wide radio. Read on for the health related news including; Medicare part B penalty payments, post retirement state employee benefits and accountability with regard to stimulus money.
President Obama to propose tax increase on the affluent to help pay for healthcare
President Obama will propose further tax increases on the affluent to help pay for his promise to make health care more accessible and affordable, reports the New York Times.
New Poll: Putting off healthcare due to high costs
The Kaiser Family Foundation just released a new poll stating that families have cut back on healthcare, including skipping routine doc visits and not filling necessary medicines. These cut backs lend to issues in staying healthy and managing chronic disease.
Hospitals round-up for 2/26
Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Norristown State Hospital share the spotlight today.
Workouts built into school and work days?
Many health and fitness professionals are saying they’re they key to better health.