The Irish health system is a system where people have to be insured.But that does not mean it is a universal system, according to former Irish prime minister Enda Kenny.In a wide-ranging interview with the Irish Independent, Kenny said he thinks the country is in a transitional phase and there is “too much at stake” […]
The Indian Health Service, a government body, has been running a $1 billion program to provide medical care to patients in remote rural areas.The program, which is called the Indian Health for Rural Areas Act, aims to help rural populations in developing countries with chronic diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV and malaria.But critics say the […]
What if your doctor can’t find a home for you and your baby?What if you can’t afford a private room in the home?You’ve come to the right place.We’ve put together a checklist for you to get started.We’ll walk you through what you need to do, so that you don’t have to.But first, before you start, […]
This article was written by Lauren, a health care worker who is also a journalist.She is a self-described “recreational health junkie” who is looking for an alternative to the pharmaceutical industry, where she is being forced to live and work while trying to find an alternative source of income.She works in a community hospital, and […]
A symbol, often used in reference to healthcare providers and practices, can also be used as a noun to describe a healthcare facility.For example, the Washington Health Department’s logo can be seen as the Washington Post symbol, while the word “health” can also denote a hospital or clinic.The Washington Post’s logo, for example, has a […]
Health care and drug companies have been working together to make sure patients with pre-existing conditions have access to high-quality drugs, including generic versions of their own drugs.The efforts are coming after more than a year of pressure from lawmakers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others, who said drug companies should not be able […]
Here’s a look at the impact of a lack of job security on the economy, the consequences of a stagnant job market and what it’s like to be on disability for a jobless person.What’s It Like to Be on Disability for a Jobless Person?While a job is not a guarantee of employment, the idea that […]
Health care fraud is on the rise in the U.S., with reports of cases and the potential for more cases to surface in the coming weeks.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 1,000 cases were reported in the first six months of this year alone.That’s up from 717 cases reported in […]
In a new study, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people who were uninsured were much less likely to use preventive health care and less likely than others to be insured.The study, published in the journal Health Affairs, examined data from the Kaiser Family […]
Health care professionals are everywhere.The best place to be a health care professional is in your own state.We are all professionals in our own way.You can check with your state to find out if you are an employee, student, or self-employed. You can also look up specific information about the professionals in a state by visiting […]
