Health Care


APIC's Events Focus on Preventing MRSA, Hospital-Acquired Infections

May 1, 2008

The "never events" funding change coming this fall from CMS has the attention of hospital administrators.

Poll: Gas Prices, Job Pay, Health Care Top Americans' Economic Problems

April 30, 2008

The high cost of health care has caused a significant number of Americans to delay or go without medical care, a new study finds.

Congress Asked to Boost Funding for Cardiovascular Diseases

April 29, 2008

An American Heart Association delegation are seeking more money for NIH and CDC's Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention program.

Heading to the Olympics? Read This First

April 29, 2008

Infectious disease, poor sanitary conditions, and substandard health care are among the serious medical concerns found in China, according to a new white paper.

Study: Back Belts Not Particularly Useful

April 28, 2008

"We recommend the general population and workers not wear lumbar supports to prevent low back pain or for the management of low back pain," said lead author Ingrid van Duijvenbode.

Report: Employer-Provided Health Insurance Erodes Across the Board

April 28, 2008

Overall, about 6.4 million fewer workers had employer-provided health insurance in 2006 than in 2000, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

Anesthesiology Group Issues Advisory on Operating Room Fires

April 27, 2008

The advisory says anesthesiologists should have fire safety education specific to OR fires and participate in OR fire drills with the entire OR team.

Minnesota's Labor Commissioner Promises Comp Reform

April 26, 2008

Steve Sviggum has four working groups making recommendations later this year and can rely on his own legislative experience to help his 2009 proposals along.

AAOHN to Host MRSA Webcast

April 26, 2008

CDC Expert Rachel Gorwitz, M.D., MPH, will be the featured presenter, focusing on "Community and Healthcare-Associated MRSA: Populations at Risk."

Council Confirms Link between Ozone Pollution and Premature Death

April 26, 2008

Evidence of a relationship between short-term--less than 24 hours--exposure to ozone and mortality has been mounting, but interpretations of the evidence have differed, prompting EPA to sponsor an international committee to study it.

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