Child Health Care Varies Widely From State To State
May 30, 2008
In the USA, the kind of health care received by a child varies depending on the state. In addition whether the child will live healthy and long depends on his state of residence too. These were the findings of a new scorecard. The scorecard was produced by a private organization called the Commonwealth Fund. Their aim is to provide better health care to Americans.
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Genetic Discrimination is History!
May 24, 2008
Genetic Discrimination is now against the law whether the discrimination is for insurance or employment. The Genetic Information Discrimination Act (HR 493) was signed by the president, Wednesday. This prohibits insurers and employers from discrimination on the grounds of genetic information.
Genetic testing results cannot be used by health plans and insurance companies to set coverage rates or determine eligibility. In addition, genetic information cannot be used by employers making hiring, firing, promotion or other job decisions.
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Increase in Health Premium Complaints
May 17, 2008
There has been a huge increase in the complaints about hikes in private health insurance premiums. In fact the spike is 114 percent this March compared to March last year.
In the background the argument about changes to Medicare levy surcharge continues between doctors and funds. This could lead to a greater increase in premium in the case of one million people abandoning private cover.
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Irritation Among Doctors Amid Rising Insurance Costs
May 10, 2008
Doctors have it hard these days. Pressure from insurance companies is one issue. Keeping up with the latest medical developments is another issue. Finally sick patients who don’t have the finances to deal with their ailments is another worry.
Doctors do not make as much money as you may imagine - an average of $200,000. In addition they may now have to pay about $50000 over 5 years towards medical malpractice insurance. This is why more physicians favor a national health insurance program than before. More doctors feel that the present system obstructs good patient care.
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