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Archive of Health Care on Friday May 09, 2008
Tribe exemption unfair, casino officials say
A smoking ban approved by the Michigan Senate that includes casinos could keep gamblers away in Detroit, and gives an unfair advantage to casinos operated by tribes, casinos officials and observers said. Read More
Governor hopefuls urge investigations
Three major-party gubernatorial candidates called Thursday for an aggressive investigation into the causes of cancer that occurs in some Delaware communities above the state average. Read More
Ohio pharmacists want to expand role with patients
Ohio pharmacists want to convince insurers that paying them to have one-on-one time with patients with chronic diseases and on multiple medications will improve health and save money. Read More
Ban urged for gifts to doctors, med students
West Virginia has taken small steps to limit the influence of prescription drug and medical device companies on doctors and medical school students, but the state should adopt much tougher restrictions to stop the "insidious" practices, a leader of a consumer advocacy group said Thursday. Read More
State Health commissioner resigns
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Karleen Jackson has resigned. Read More
Surgeon general discusses state of health care in Ark.
On Wednesday the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas Business hosted a symposium titled "Benefiting Arkansas: Health Issues for Employers" at Reynolds Performance Hall. Read More
Arizona abortion providers might increase
A panel of the state Board of Nursing is recommending that nurse practitioners be allowed to perform first-trimester abortions in Arizona. Read More
Legislature left nursing-home reforms on table
For months, state Sen. Edith Prague rallied support for nursing-home reforms from Democratic leaders and advocates for the elderly, telling anyone who would listen that "this is the year" for improvements to minimum-staffing requirements and stronger oversight of the industry. Read More
Lawmakers OK program to buy foreign medicines
Hawaii residents will be able to buy inexpensive foreign prescription drugs over the Internet under a new state law approved over objections from Gov. Linda Lingle. Read More
Hospital group expects Culver to approve bill
The Iowa hospital industry says it is optimistic that Gov. Chet Culver will allow most of the state's hospitals to bypass a public-approval process before they construct new facilities. Read More
Despite exemption, prisons to ban smoking
NEWTON, Iowa -- Iowa's prisons will become tobacco-free in early January even though state lawmakers exempted the institutions in a new law that bans smoking in most public places. Read More
Iowa prisons to ban smoking in 2009
Iowa's prisons are going smoke-free, despite an exemption from the state's new statewide smoking ban. Read More
Union -- Mandatory overtime hurts services at 24-hour state facilities
Mandatory overtime is jeopardizing services at 24-hour state facilities, a labor union representing state employees claimed in a report released Thursday. Jessica Becket believes the extended hours contributed to her accident. Read More
Legislature's issues in 2008 mirrored nation's
Kansas lawmakers spent the 2008 session wrestling mightily with problems of national, even global scope, and their failures were nearly as big. Read More
Budget includes bonds for pharmacy school
For the Kansas University School of Pharmacy, the Legislature?s final budget bill was just what the doctor ordered. Read More
Local issues played a role in session
For the second time in as many years, lawmakers said with a unified voice that Kansas hates funeral protests. Read More
State agency seeks to cover 30,000 more uninsured
The authority overseeing the state's healthcare law is exploring ways to cover an additional 30,000 uninsured residents, a step that could increase the annual cost of the program by more than $250 million within a few years. Read More
Stem cell study grants awarded
Maryland has handed out its second round of grants for stem cell research, awarding a total of $23 million for 62 projects ranging from basic studies of the cells' properties to potential therapies for human disease. Read More
Outdoor smoking at restaurants: Is a ban too much?
A proposal to ban smoking in outdoor seating areas at Portland restaurants triggered a debate Thursday on the competing rights of individuals. Read More
Maine shares in effort to get children moving
Children from around the state participated Wednesday in a project called All Children Exercising Simultaneously. Read More
Senate OKs plan to ban smoking in bars, eateries
Michigan is closer than it's ever been to snuffing out smoking from most bars, restaurants and workplaces. Read More
State smoking ban closer to reality
"Smoking or nonsmoking?" That question was closer to extinction Thursday as the state Senate approved a statewide ban on smoking on all workplaces including bars, restaurants and even casinos. Read More
Some owners OK with ban, others not
A smoking ban in Michigan restaurants and bars won't have the long-term negative impact on business that many owners fear it will, several restaurateurs predicted Thursday. Read More
Senate passes ban on smoking
All Michigan workplaces, including bars, restaurants and clubs, are a big step closer to becoming smoke-free. Read More
Senate OKs smoking ban; reaction mixed
When Chris Fegley and his son, 4-year-old Gavin, venture out for a meal, their restaurant choice depends on the location's smoke level. Read More
Same-sex benefits ruling might have minimal effect
A potentially devastating ruling Wednesday by Michigan's high court about same-sex benefits is likely to have little local effect. Read More
Michigan Senate OKs ban on smoking in bars, restaurants
The Michigan Senate on Thursday voted to prohibit smoking in all bars, restaurants and workplaces. Read More
Diabetes beater? Final trials are underway
An experimental islet transplant that can reverse type 1 diabetes is entering a final round of clinical trials at the University of Minnesota. Read More
Talk explores medical care at end of life
New Jersey's intensive use of medical care at the end of life -- the most aggressive in the nation -- will be examined at a day-long medical conference Monday at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Read More
Public Health Crisis - More infections surface
Health authorities said Thursday that 77 more patients might have contracted hepatitis C at a local medical clinic where unsafe injection practices have been identified. Read More
CNA tips status quo, but doesn?t oust SEIU
The Service Employees International Union suffered a clear vote of no confidence this week as registered nurses it represents at three St. Rose Dominican hospitals voted in greater ? though still inconclusive ? numbers to join a rival union. Read More
Paid sick day backers say they will take issue to ballot
A coalition that wants to require most Ohio businesses to give their employees paid sick days says it wants to put the issue on the November ballot. Read More
Clearing the air costly to county
DAYTON, Ohio - Enforcing Ohio's indoor smoking ban costs big bucks, and the fines issued to violators don't come close to paying for it, local health department officials have discovered. Read More
City advocates promoting 'wraparound' care
When her daughter was tiny, Jackie McKenzie knew something was amiss to make her growl and cry instead of coo and smile. Read More
Henry signs fitness bill
SHAWNEE, Okla. - Gov. Brad Henry signed a bill this week that will double the amount of class time devoted to physical activity and nutrition programs in public schools. Read More
Ethics panel rejects ex-official's proposal
The state Ethics Commission this week refused to approve the arrangements the state's former top health and human services administrator had proposed to do her new job while staying clear of the state's ethics rules. Read More
State offering shingles vaccine
Vermonters who endured a childhood bout of chicken pox probably assume they are done with the itchy disease. But they may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Read More
Long-term health care agency names new director
Tim Garrity will be the first executive director of Western Wisconsin Cares Long-Term Care District, the new multi-county agency that will run the state's Family Care program. Read More
New program lets some Wis. residents ship drugs for disposal
MILWAUKEE - Residents in two Wisconsin counties will soon be able to send their unused drugs for safe disposal by a Milwaukee company. Read More
Tobacco-free encouragement
For every $1 million invested in the Tobacco-Free Wyoming Communities program, state cigarette sales decrease by 2.2 million packs. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
23 states face budget gaps in '09
Like a college student fishing for stray quarters in the sofa cushions, states are tightening their belts, dipping into their rainy day funds and hoping revenues will pick up. But the faltering economy already has punched a $26 billion hole in 23 state budgets for 2009 – and it could get worse, according to a new report issued today (April 25). Read More
Medicaid: Biggest insurer is a budget buster
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