Trading Art for Health Care
This weekend more than 100 musicians, painters and performers are taking part in the second annual O+ Festival in Kingston–named for the blood type–which allows artists to barter works and performances for health care.
PA health care associations comment on ambulatory surgical centers report
Ambulatory surgery centers in PA remained financially health this past year, says the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council. But, responds the Hospital and Healthsystem Assocation of PA, there are still questions about the ability of many people being able to maintain access to health care.
Healthcare cuts leave a deep impact on the job market
The healthcare industry has proved a reliable source for jobs, even in a dismal job environment, now reports are saying the healthcare industry can no longer be relied on to generate job growth.
State legislators fear problems with new program in healthcare reform law
Legislators fear the new healthcare law may bring back issues that states worked through years ago.
Health-care and defense lobbyist preparing campaigns against budget cuts
The debt deal limit reached this week has health-care and defense lobbyists preparing for some major campaigns against proposed cuts to the industries.
Healthcare law challenge hopes to get hearing
The Supreme Court was asked on Wednesday to hear a challenge to the health care overhaul law, raising the possibility that the justices could rule on the matter by next summer, just months before the presidential election, reports the New York Times.
Employee healthcare benefits may have flaws
Supporters of the healthcare reform law say there are major flaws in a new survey of small businesses, reports The Hill.
Health-care transition a slow process across the states
As many legislatures around the country have finished their work for the year, fewer than one-fourth of states have taken concrete steps to create health insurance marketplaces, a central feature of the federal law to overhaul the U.S. health-care system, reports The Washington Post.
Controversy over pricey care
Costly healthcare paid by dissipating federal funds is a topic of controversy as issues of the rocky economy and patient health are discussed.
Younger Generations Finding Care From Nursing Homes
With the cost of healthcare, younger people are being sent home from the hospital and into nursing homes for less costly rehabilitation. However, the varying age differences has created a great need for adjustments in staff and residents alike.