Archive for November 21st, 2007

Efforts Aimed At Providing Prison Inmates With Condoms To Reduce Spread Of HIV

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

AP/International Herald Tribune examined nationwide efforts to provide prison inmates with condoms in an attempt to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Examining Quality Of Health Care For Patients With Limited-English Proficiency

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Several studies examine various disparities in quality of care between people with limited-English proficiency and those who speak English.

Opinion Pieces Discuss Richardson’s Health Care Reform Proposals

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Opinion pieces examine presidential candidate and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson’s national and state health care reform proposals.

Wall Street Journal Addresses Electronic Prescribing

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

E-prescribing for Medicare is just the beginning of the modernization and digitization our ailing health care system urgently needs.

Religious Leaders Should Discuss HIV Prevention

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Zimbabwe’s health and child welfare minister called on religious leaders to discuss HIV prevention during church services.

Efficient Physicians’ Key To VEBA Success

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Ford Motor, General Motors, Chrysler Group have shifted their retiree health care liabilities to United Auto Workers through establishing a voluntary employees’ beneficiary association,

Editorial Discusses Issues Related To Medicare Advantage Plans

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Opinion piece addresses issues related to private Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare physician reimbursements.

UNAIDS Discusses Global HIV/AIDS Estimates

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

UNAIDS and the World Health Organization in the report lowered their estimates of how many people are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.

Examines Emergency On-Call Coverage From Specialist Physicians

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

The issue brief examines on-call coverage from specialist physicians in 12 nationally representative metropolitan communities.

Large Employers Don’t Use Value-Based Strategies When Purchasing Health Plans

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Telephone interview respondents did not use value-based and related strategies when purchasing health plans.