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UK Sees Increase In Psychiatric Admissions But Decrease In Available Beds

11 October 2008

According to a study published on bmj.com, there has been a marked increase in the number of compulsory admissions to inpatient psychiatric care in the UK and a significant increase in the number of patients that seek...
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Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Reports On Budget News Related To Health Care In Louisiana, Tennessee

10 October 2008

Summaries of recent budget news related to health care in Louisiana and Tennessee appear below.Louisiana: Further delays in efforts to address a projected $81 million deficit for the state Department of Health and Hospitals...
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Leaders Discuss Health Care In Black Community; Presidential Candidate Reform Plans

10 October 2008

During a Black Press teleconference last week, health experts and a lawmaker discussed health care in the black community and the proposals of Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (Ill...
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10 October 2008

Philadelphia Inquirer Series Examines Use Of False Names By Uninsured Emergency Department Patients

Employers Look To Raise Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Employee Health Plans, Rather Than Increase Premiums

New Census Report Provides Detailed Geographic And Demographic Analysis Of The Uninsured In The U.S.

Lewin Group Analysis Predicts How McCain, Obama Health Care Proposals Would Affect Uninsured U.S. Residents

Seniors Feel Health Care Will Improve Under Obama

Cancer Patient's Treatment Determined By HMO, Not Doctors

New Report Compares Obama And McCain's Health Care Plans

RN Suffering From Incurable Disease Fails To Keep Up With Medical Expenses Even Though She's Insured

09 October 2008

Senators Propose Bill To Require Employers To Disclose Amount Spent On Health Insurance Premiums For Employees

Presidential Nominees Discuss Health Care, Economy, Other Issues At Debate

Is Shaky Economy Changing The Way Americans Take Care Of Their Health? Cigna Says Many Say "Yes"

Editorials, Opinion Pieces Discuss Passage Of Mental Health Parity Bill

Pennsylvania Governor Urges Support For Health Care Expansion Proposal

08 October 2008

Georgia Officials Plan To Expand HMO Fee To Fund Medicaid, PeachCare

Newly Insured Massachusetts Residents Continue To Seek Routine Care At EDs

Financial Troubles Leading Many To Forgo Mental Health Care

Young, Insured Cancer Patient's Parents Risk Bankruptcy For Treatment

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Feature Highlights Recent Blog Entries

MedPAC Examines Factors Contributing To Health Spending Growth

New York Times Examines Business Organizations' Concerns About McCain's Health Care Proposal

'Ask The Experts' To Feature Obama And McCain Advisers On Health Reform Plans

07 October 2008

Study Finds No Income Level Differences In Children Receiving Free Drug Samples, Indicates Samples Could Increase Children's Health Risks

CQ's Carey Discusses Passage Of Mental Health Parity Legislation, Veterans' Bills, Other Extensions Of Health Programs

Obama Criticizes McCain's Health Care Proposal, Saying It Will Increase Taxes, Cause Some Employers To Drop Worker Health Plans

President Bush Signs $700B Financial Bailout Bill That Includes Mental Health Parity Provisions

Gov. Crist's Cover Florida, Two Other State Health Programs Delayed

Philadelphia Inquirer Series Examines Lack Of Health Insurance Among Home Health Aides

Health Care And The US Presidential Election

What Happened To Health Care Reform In The Presidential Campaign?

Paper Examines Potential Effects Of Public Health Insurance Program

RN Cares For Physician Husband But Cannot Believe Costs

Health Insurance And The U.S. Presidential Election

06 October 2008

Health Plans' Quality Of Care Improved In Some Areas In 2007, NCQA Report Says

Pennsylvania Governor Revises Health Insurance Expansion Proposal

Privatizing Canada's Health Care Is Not The Answer: Lessons From The USA, Prominent US Physician Discusses Her Perspective In CMAJ

Florida Regulators Try To Determine Specifics Of New Law That Allows Some Adults To Stay On Parents' Health Policies Up To Age 30

Allsup Introduces Health Discount Program To Millions Of People With Disabilities, USA

Vice Presidential Debate Includes References To Health Care

Mental Health Advocates, Lawmakers Push For House To Pass Bailout Bill That Includes Mental Parity

Election Brief Reviews Current, Future Medicare Issues; Snapshots Examine Relationship Between Employer-Sponsored Insurance, Employee Compensation

MedPAC Hearing Panelists Call For Residency Programs To Move Away From Hospital-Centered Care, Toward Treatment Of Chronic Illnesses

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Feature Highlights Recent Blog Entries

05 October 2008

Breast Cancer Patient Can No Longer Afford To Save Her Own Life

03 October 2008

Commonwealth Fund Report Examines Health Care Proposals Of Major Presidential Candidates

Poll Finds Health Care Rising As An Issue Among Independents; NEJM Article Discusses Business Community's Role In Health Care System Overhaul

Senate Approves Financial Bailout Legislation That Includes Mental Health Parity Provisions

Private Health Plan Spending Growth Slows In Minnesota, Report Finds

02 October 2008

Survey Shows TennCare Beneficiaries Remain Satisfied With Their Care

California Gov. Schwarzenegger Vetoes Legislation Restricting Retroactive Cancellation Of Health Insurance Policies, Signs Narrower Measure And More

Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Healthy San Francisco Plan

Elizabeth Edwards Links Current Economic Downturn With Problems In U.S. Health Care System

Report: Health Care Quality Improves But Varies Across Different Regions Of The USA

Vetoes Allow Profits To Trump Patient Care, Family Physicians Say - Governor Vetoes SB 1440 And AB 1945, California

California Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Requiring Insurers To Pay For HIV Testing

Kaiser Family Foundation President And CEO Discusses Trend Toward High Deductible Plans, Nature Of Health Insurance

Drugmaker Cephalon Completes $443.9M Settlement With DOJ, States Related To Allegations Of Improper Sales, Marketing Practices

CMS Approves $10.6B, Three-Year Massachusetts Medicaid Waiver To Allow State To Continue Health Insurance Law

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