Hospitals

Stimulus Fuels Gold Rush For Electronic Health Systems

The Huffington Post Investigative Fund | Fred Schulte | Posted 11.09.2009 | Business


Editor's note: This story is published in conjunction with American University's Investigative Reporting Workshop. The government's $45 billion pl...

Jay Carciero, Psych Patient, Is Killed After Attack On A Doctor

AP | BOB SALSBERG | Posted 10.28.2009 | Home


BOSTON — A man stabbed a doctor while being treated at a psychiatric office at a Boston medical building Tuesday and was fatally shot by an off-...

Vermont Funeral-Home Owner Gives Big To Hospitals, Orphanage

Huffington Post | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 10.15.2009 | Impact


Don Smith doesn't have a single cause. His friend refers to him as a "strategic philanthropist." This Burlington, Vermont, funeral-home owner and oper...

Let Insiders Make Health Deals

Jim Jaffe | Posted 10.06.2009 | Politics


Jim Jaffe

Each time politicians seeking to make a deal try to move the ball forward, there's a vocal reaction from those who can't tell the difference between making a deal and selling out.

Health Care, Immigrants, and the Character of Our Country

Jim Wallis | Posted 09.29.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

With an issue like health, the faith community has a unique and important role to play -- to define and raise the moral issues beneath the policy debate.

Doctor's Visit: How To Talk To Your Physician

health.com | Posted 09.22.2009 | Living


The way you talk to your doctor may be as important as anything you say. To make the most of an appointment, follow these expert-recommended steps....

Three Musketeers of Health Care

Dan Dorfman | Posted 11.08.2009 | Business


Dan Dorfman

The key, as the Complete Investor explains it, is to focus on companies that pick up sales from hospitals' operating budgets, as opposed to their capital budgets.

Labor Day in the City

Erica Abeel | Posted 10.21.2009 | New York


Erica Abeel

Usually, I'll move heaven and hell to avoid spending Labor Day weekend in New York City. A shaky sense of self worth tells me I'm a loser if I'm stuck here during major holidays.

Why Care About Public Plan?

Jim Jaffe | Posted 10.18.2009 | Politics


Jim Jaffe

The insurance market is highly concentrated. It will take a while for any new entrant -- including a public plan -- to become a major player able to squeeze major price concessions.

Denver Nurse Fired For Stealing Drugs Is 4th Since June

9News | Sara Gandy and Jace Larson | Posted 09.21.2009 | Denver


DENVER - Denver Police say they have busted another nurse who stole powerful pain medication from an area hospital. Advertisement Denver Health Medic...

The Healthcare Conundrum: Getting Out of the Box

James D. Zirin | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics


James D. Zirin

It's a crying shame is that medical insurance premiums, unlike all other forms of insurance, are not sufficiently geared to risk.

Why Call It Charity Care?

David Jones | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics


David Jones

A 5 percent threshold of free medical care to qualify a nonprofit hospital for tax exemptions and public funding is not unreasonable. Or else, why call it charity care?

Nick Rosen: Pot-Smoking Israeli Sold Kidney For $20K In U.S. Black Market

AP | CARLA K. JOHNSON and ADAM GOLDMAN | Posted 09.18.2009 | Home


NEW YORK — In 2005, a rebellious and sporadically employed Israeli man flew to New York to give up a kidney to save an American businessman. For...

Life, Liberty and Happiness: If This is Socialized Healthcare, Sign Me Up!

LabourList | Posted 09.13.2009 | Politics


LabourList

For all its faults, its shoddy waiting lists and its dreadful dental care, the NHS erases health inequalities and relieves millions of people from the burden of constant anxiety about medical bills and sudden sickness.

What is a Myelogram?

Helene Pavlov | Posted 09.05.2009 | Living


Helene Pavlov

A myelogram can help your doctor make a diagnosis or plan the appropriate treatment to help relieve back or leg symptoms.

Part 3: Un-Spinning Healthcare Reform - The Economics

Kimberly Krautter | Posted 09.01.2009 | Politics


Kimberly Krautter

I don't know about you, but one thin dime for every buck you make seems like a very easy trade for being able to see the doctor any time you need to.

Simple Math: Keeping People out of the ER = Saving Money

Dr. Johnny Benjamin | Posted 08.30.2009 | Politics


Dr. Johnny Benjamin

I won't bore you with the moral reasons for supporting adequate health care coverage for all Americans. I will appeal to your more pragmatic side: it will save you a lot of money.

Adventures in Compassion

Lisa Honig Buksbaum | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living


Lisa Honig Buksbaum

I believe that everyday is an adventure because I know I will connect with interesting people who have compelling stories of strength and quiet heroics to share.

Loose Reins On Nurses In Drug Abuse Program

ProPublica | Posted 08.25.2009 | Home


Over 4 1/2 years, Melony Currier had been discovered high in her car at a Hollywood hospital, stolen anesthetics at a San Gabriel Valley hospital, bee...

US News And World Report's Best Hospitals In America

US News And World Report | Posted 08.16.2009 | Living


US News and World Report's list of Top American Hospitals. Browse Rankings by Specialty: * Cancer * Diabetes & Endocrine Disorders ...

NY Hospitals Have High Readmission Rate

New York Times | ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS | Posted 08.10.2009 | New York


Hospitals in New York State are significantly worse than those elsewhere in the nation at limiting patients from having to return shortly after being ...

How To Save Our Nation's Budget and Start Nurturing American Families

Shaana Keller | Posted 08.02.2009 | Living


Shaana Keller

In the United States today, more than 95% of our pregnant moms deliver in a hospital setting. Yet, for normal pregnancies, science has proven that it is safer to use a midwifery model of care.

Heck of a Town

Howard Dean | Posted 07.26.2009 | New York


Howard Dean

I was born in New York City. I can remember riding double-decker buses on top for a nickel, and when the Third Avenue subway through Yorkville was an elevated train.

Obama Finally Said It

Stephen Herrington | Posted 07.24.2009 | Politics


Stephen Herrington

Private business is no better at running anything than the government. Yes, the private medical insurers should be afraid -- government can kick their ass.

MY Healthcare Problem

Abby L. Ferber | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Abby L. Ferber

Health insurance companies are not in the business of making healthcare easier for us; they are in business.