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High gas prices lead U.S. residents who travel far, frequently for medical treatment to skip, delay appointments

Many U.S. residents with illnesses who must travel frequently or long distances for treatment are forgoing, cutting back or delaying appointments and support groups or applying for grants to offset high gasoline prices, USA Today reports.

5 Sep 2008

Wall Street Journal examines record of Republican Vice Presidential nominee Palin on health care, other issues

The Wall Street Journal on Thursday examined the record of Republican vice presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on health care and other issues as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, and as governor of the state.

5 Sep 2008

Georgia approves HMO fee to help fund state Medicaid program

The Georgia Department of Community Health board on Thursday approved a plan to charge commercial HMOs the same fee as managed care companies that operate the state's Medicaid program in an effort to make up for a 5% reduction in program funding, the Savannah Morning News reports.

4 Sep 2008

HMOs to stay in Florida Medicaid reform program after agency for health care administration agrees to lower payment cuts

Three Florida HMOs have said they will continue participating in a "Medicaid Reform" plan after the Agency for Health Care Administration agreed to reduce payments by an average of 3% on Sept. 1, instead of 5% as previously announced, Florida Health News reports (Florida Health News, 9/2).

4 Sep 2008

Proposed medical loss ratio requirement in California would not address rising health care costs, insurers say

California health insurers say legislation that would require them to spend at least 85% of premium revenue on health benefit expenses would not address the underlying causes of rising health care costs or improve the quality of care, the Wall Street Journal reports.

4 Sep 2008

More companies offering on-site health care services for workers

The Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday examined how workplace-based health care centers are "quickly gaining popularity among large employers around the country" who consider them "an attractive perk for employees, but also a way to increase worker productivity and hold down health costs by treating problems early and efficiently."

4 Sep 2008

Wall Street Journal examines insurer WellPoint's strategy to raise premiums, retain plan members, report indicates

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday examined how WellPoint CEO Angela Braly "is attempting a delicate balancing act: raising premiums enough to placate investors but not so much as to send customers fleeing elsewhere."

4 Sep 2008

President Bush signs law to ensure health benefits for 'sole survivor' veterans

President Bush on Friday signed into law legislation (HR 5825, S 2874) that will guarantee health benefits for "sole survivor" veterans who receive honorable discharges, the Los Angeles Times reports.

4 Sep 2008

Mike Huckabee says GOP should focus more on health care in Presidential election

Former Republican presidential candidate and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Tuesday during a forum about obesity expressed disappointment that the party has not focused more on health care in the presidential election, The Hill reports.

4 Sep 2008

Public health expenditure in Northern Territory four times the national average per capita

According to a newly released report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), spending on public health in Australia grew by 12.5% in 2006-07, and money spent on immunisation programs accounted for most of the increase.

3 Sep 2008

Florida nursing shortage could have 'crippling' effect on state in 10 years, study finds

Florida's nursing shortage could have a "crippling" effect on the state in 10 years if the issue is not addressed, according to a report by the Florida Center for Nursing, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

1 Sep 2008

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report highlights recent Medicaid news in six states

Three insurance companies that cover 60% of people enrolled in Florida "Medicaid Reform" plans have said they will leave the project and have asked to be assigned no new members, a move suspected to be a result of reductions in Medicaid payments to the plans, Florida Health News reports.

1 Sep 2008

Social determinants, inequality have negative impact on global health, WHO report says

Social inequalities such as inadequate education, a lack of human rights, poverty and poor housing negatively can impact global health conditions, according to a report released Thursday by the World Health Organization's Commission on the Social Determinants of Health, Toronto's Globe and Mail reports.

1 Sep 2008

Obama accepts Democratic Presidential nomination; discusses health care, other issues at convention

Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) on Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver accepted the presidential nomination and discussed his proposals for health care and other issues, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

1 Sep 2008

WSJ examines concerns over large not-for-profit hospital system in southwestern Virginia

The Wall Street Journal on Thursday profiled Carilion Health System, a large not-for-profit hospital system in southwestern Virginia that critics maintain has created a monopoly on health care services in the area.

29 Aug 2008

Kansas American Indian tribe declares health care emergency, requests funds from IHS

The Kickapoo American Indian tribe in Kansas has declared a health care emergency and has requested $150,000 from Indian Health Services, the AP/Kansas City Star reports (AP/Kansas City Star, 8/27).

29 Aug 2008

California health officials seek suspension of injunction against Medi-Cal reimbursement rate reduction

California health officials have asked U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder to suspend an injunction that she issued against a 10% reduction in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for health care providers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program (Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 8/27).

28 Aug 2008

Health care costs, other economic concerns prompt baby boomers to delay retirement

USA Today on Wednesday, as part of an ongoing series about retirement issues in the 21st century, examined how many of the 1.6 million baby boomers at age 62 who will become eligible for Social Security this year "have postponed plans to retire" because of health care costs and other economic concerns.

28 Aug 2008

Sen. Clinton expresses support for Presidential nominee Obama, discusses health care in convention speech

Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) on Tuesday spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) and his proposals on health care and other issues, Dow Jones reports. According to Dow Jones, in "making the case for Obama," Clinton cited their joint support for "renewing the middle class, ending the war in Iraq, creating a universal health care system and boosting clean energy."

28 Aug 2008

Number, percentage of uninsured U.S. residents decreased in 2007, according to U.S. Census Bureau

The number and percentage of uninsured U.S. residents declined in 2007 to 45.7 million people, or 15.3% of the population, according to an annual U.S. Census Bureau report released Tuesday, USA Today reports (Cauchon/Appleby, USA Today, 8/27).

28 Aug 2008

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High gas prices lead U.S. residents who travel far, frequently for medical treatment to skip, delay appointments

Wall Street Journal examines record of Republican Vice Presidential nominee Palin on health care, other issues

Georgia approves HMO fee to help fund state Medicaid program

HMOs to stay in Florida Medicaid reform program after agency for health care administration agrees to lower payment cuts

Proposed medical loss ratio requirement in California would not address rising health care costs, insurers say

More companies offering on-site health care services for workers

Wall Street Journal examines insurer WellPoint's strategy to raise premiums, retain plan members, report indicates

President Bush signs law to ensure health benefits for 'sole survivor' veterans

Mike Huckabee says GOP should focus more on health care in Presidential election

Public health expenditure in Northern Territory four times the national average per capita

Florida nursing shortage could have 'crippling' effect on state in 10 years, study finds

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report highlights recent Medicaid news in six states

Social determinants, inequality have negative impact on global health, WHO report says

Obama accepts Democratic Presidential nomination; discusses health care, other issues at convention

WSJ examines concerns over large not-for-profit hospital system in southwestern Virginia

Kansas American Indian tribe declares health care emergency, requests funds from IHS

California health officials seek suspension of injunction against Medi-Cal reimbursement rate reduction

Health care costs, other economic concerns prompt baby boomers to delay retirement

Sen. Clinton expresses support for Presidential nominee Obama, discusses health care in convention speech

Number, percentage of uninsured U.S. residents decreased in 2007, according to U.S. Census Bureau

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