Archive for March, 2014
Issues on health reform implementation
Date: March 15th, 2014
The new law on health reform provides a guarantee that insurance companies must offer their beneficiaries coverage for emergency care at hospitals out of the network or in network and at the same rate.
Protections for ER visits guaranteed by the health law
Date: March 14th, 2014
After being airlifted to Fort Smith, 50 miles away, her life was saved through an emergency surgery but at a cost.
New Research Institute seeking a patient perspective
Date: March 13th, 2014
According to advocates, it is unclear if or not enough people are going to follow through or even aware of the timing.
Other people, including patients who might normally not get involved in a medical research only have until noon on Wednesday to send their applications to be considered for one of the nearly 60 reviewer positions that the PCORI- Patient- Centered Outcomes Research Institute is offering. The reviewers are going to assist the Institute in selection of their first major research projects.
Advice on how to get coverage for your ER visit
Date: March 12th, 2014
Los Angeles Times: when an ER visit won’t be paid for by a health insurer
Dr. David John says that it is very common for a patient to enter to the Emergency Room with signs of a very serious medical condition,
A look at why Hepatitis C testing is very important
Date: March 11th, 2014
Los Angeles Times: The lives of baby boomers can be saved through Hepatitis C test
Martha Sally says that she considers herself to be a very fortunate person.
A huge enhancement in heart failure survival detailed
Date: March 10th, 2014
Why the significant improvement in survival rates?
The improved survival rates are highly likely as a result of hospital treatment changes and the way in which bystanders respond after someone has collapsed.
Schools in California and diabetes: what the court says
Date: March 9th, 2014
On Monday, the highest court in California ruled unanimously that with the students’ parents and doctors’ consent,
Facts you should know about home defibrillators
Date: March 8th, 2014
What is an Automated External Defibrillator?
An AED or Automated External Defibrillator refers to a portable device which is designed for use by a lay person at workplace or home for reviving a patient
Implications of drug companies being subjected to FCPA probes
Date: March 7th, 2014
US federal authorities have been casting a wide net in their efforts of weeding out the suspected giving of gifts and kickbacks to government officials
Why quality health care is the most important thing
Date: March 6th, 2014
Even though most of the patients prefer being in a quiet room rather than a noisy one and being attended to by an attentive nurse instead of a flighty one,