Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Feature Highlights Recent Blog Entries
“Blog Watch” offers readers a roundup of health policy-related blog posts.The blogosphere is buzzing about the GOP “alternative” health reform proposal from Sens. Richard Burr (N.C.), Lamar Alexander (Tenn.) and Tom Coburn (Okla.), and Reps. Devin Nunes (Calif.) and Paul Ryan (Wis.). Known as the Patients’ Choice Act (.pdf), it would create state-based private health
London Health Service Begins Offering Rapid HIV Tests
Barts and the London NHS Trust has become the first National Health Service provider in the United Kingdom to offer rapid, oral HIV tests, BBC News reports. Officials hope that the service will increase the number of people who seek testing because requirements of giving blood and waiting for test results are eliminated with the
Efforts Fund Breast Cancer Services For Minorities; Seek To Address Health Disparities; Call For HIV Testing Among Asians, Pacific Islanders
The following highlights efforts that seek to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. Colorado: The Colorado Minority Health Advisory Commission is holding several town-hall forums throughout the state to discuss ways to eliminate health disparities, the Colorado Springs Gazette reports. The commission, which was formed seven years ago, will award between $10 million and $12
American Science And Engineering, Inc. Receives $25 Million Follow-on Order For Z Portal And OmniView Systems To Secure Critical Infrastructure
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced that it has received a $25 million follow-on order for a Middle East client for multiple Z Portal® cargo and vehicle screening systems and OmniView™ Gantry cargo inspection system to protect critical infrastructure in the region. AS&E’s
Premier Healthcare Alliance Receives National Recognition For Environmental Excellence For Seventh Consecutive Year
The Premier healthcare alliance received the “Champion for Change” award from Practice Greenhealth (PGH) in recognition for leadership in advancing environmental best practices in healthcare. This marks the seventh consecutive year that Premier has been awarded this distinction. The Champion for Change award is given to organizations that have demonstrated success in greening their own
Opinion Pieces, Editorials Comment On Obama’s Notre Dame Commencement Speech
Several newspapers recently published opinion pieces and editorials regarding President Obama’s commencement address at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday. Summaries appear below.~ Austin Hill, U.S. News and World Report: A “careful look” at the controversy surrounding Notre Dame’s invitation to Obama “suggests that … the Catholic Church in America is neither communicating very
CMA To Governor: Medi-Cal Cuts A Step In Wrong Direction
The President of the California Medical Association, Dr. Dev GnanaDev, issued the following statement today: “The governor’s call to slash health care for millions of California’s poor and unemployed is ill-advised and fiscally reckless. “Life without access to health care can be terrifying, especially for our most vulnerable, like children and seniors. Cutting Medi-Cal will
Asbestos And Lead Uncovered During Home Energy Retrofits Threaten Children’s Health
Home energy retrofits tackle climate change and when done right they should make homes healthier, while aiding families struggling with utility bills. Without adequate training and precaution, however, renovators, energy retrofitters and do-it-yourselfers who disturb lead-based paint, asbestos insulation and other toxic materials in older buildings put the health of all – especially children –
NHS Finances In Better Shape But Action Needed Now To Prepare For Leaner Years From 2011, UK
Commenting in response to the Public Accounts Select Committee report into financial management in the NHS, which highlighted the service had a ВЈ1.7 billion surplus at the end of 2007/8, The King’s Fund’s Chief Executive Niall Dickson said: ‘Delivering a ВЈ1.7 billion underspend in a ВЈ100 billion service is not ideal, but we should remember
GMC Consults On Extending The Use Of Consensual Disposal In Fitness To Practise Cases
The GMC is proposing to extend the types of cases that can be concluded by ‘consensual disposal’ instead of being referred to a full fitness to practise hearing. Consensual disposal is the conclusion of cases at the investigation stage by agreeing undertakings with a doctor, such as retraining or restricting a certain area of practice.