Poll: Most still confused about health care

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Most U.S. adults are still not sure when they will see certain changes from major healthcare reforms passed earlier this year, according to a new survey Find more info about Poll: Most still confused about health care photos videos pictures. read more

There Should Be Mandatory Flu Vaccines For All Health Care Workers, American Academy Of Pediatrics

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced today that it believes all health care workers should have mandatory (compulsory) flu shots. The AAP adds that health-care associated influenza outbreaks contribute considerably to patient morbidity and mortality and also place a financial burden on health care systems. Health care associated influenza ...

Secretaries Sebelius And Duncan Announce National Coalition To Enroll Uninsured Kids In Health Care

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan highlighted the Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge to enroll five million children in Medicaid and CHIP within five years. Since Sebelius announced the Challenge last February, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

UPMC Agrees To Expand Access To Care After Closure Of UPMC Braddock

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Under an agreement reached with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) will provide support for primary and urgent care services in the borough of Braddock, Pennsylvania and neighboring communities through expanded hours and services at the Braddock Family Health Center... Find ...

Conference To Focus On Sustainable Health Care Transformation

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

CPM Resource Center (CPMRC), an Elsevier company and leader in assisting healthcare organizations improve practice at the point of care, has announced that its 19th International Conference will take place Jan. 19-22, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero in San Francisco. The conference will highlight the innovations and substantial progress ...