Kaiser Health News staff writer Christopher Weaver outlines some key issues, starting with: “Should affluent Americans have to pay Medicare payroll tax on their investment income? Continue Reading
The Indiana Network for Patient Care, one of the highest volume health information exchanges in the United States, is expanding beyond central Indiana to serve patients from southwestern Indiana and southeastern Illinois. Continue Reading
Feintuch Communications, Inc. (www.feintuchcommunications.com) has created an integrated public and investor relations healthcare and life sciences practice, naming Jules Abraham as vice president of the firm and managing director of the new group. Continue Reading
Employers nationwide are recognizing that the federal government intends to expand and strengthen Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) authority, and ensure strict adherence to industry-specific guidelines. National claims and risk management service provider Avizent is preparing for these changes by expanding its in-house Loss Control program to serve clients nationwide. Continue Reading
Recently there has been considerable negative press about The Veterans Support Organization. The information obtained from both TV News and Print Reporters was flawed. Continue Reading
The American Medical Group Association applauds Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-ND, At-Large) for his efforts to assure fairness in payment of electronic medical record (EMR) incentive payments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Continue Reading
Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) President Linda Haslam-Stroud, RN says that any government changes to health-care or hospital funding must ensure quality patient care first. Continue Reading
“Trying to rally the public and put more pressure on Congress to act quickly, President Obama on Monday took to the road to castigate insurance companies and urged voters to lobby for passage of the healthcare overhaul,” the Los Angeles Times reports. Continue Reading
A survey released today by the Center for Healthcare Research Transformation challenges the long-held assumption that having health insurance is synonymous with having access to health care. Continue Reading
Employers who understand the link between employee well-being and organizational performance are best positioned for success in the economic recovery, the American Psychological Association reported at its Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony this weekend. APA recognized five organizations for their comprehensive efforts to promote employee health and well-being while enhancing organizational performance. Continue Reading
