Archive for August, 2008
Hispanics’ lack of medical home goes beyond access, insurance
More than one-quarter of Hispanic adults lack a regular source of care, although many of them have insurance.
Debate flares: Can obese patients be healthy?
Some heavy people might have healthy cardiovascular profiles, but research is necessary to determine if these numbers change over time.
Campaign case report: What Obama and McCain pledge to do about the health system
Both presidential candidates propose better pay for better quality care and broad health IT adoption but avoid difficult questions about the Medicare pay formula.
Georgia Medicaid program challenged in courts
A federal trial court rules the state cannot deny medically necessary services to children. A separate lawsuit on Medicaid appeals is pending.
Massachusetts law requires drug firm gift details, uniform billing codes
The wide-ranging health care legislation also will promote ways to expand access to primary care.