Our neglect of children a symbol of nation's decline

Article Abstract:

The United States health care system provides inadequate care for our nations children. Statistics show that individuals receive more in the last year of life than is provided for the first 20 years of a child's life. Furthermore, 40% of the people living in poverty are children and up to 30% of all children have no medical coverage. Since children are the future of the United States, government and the people must rearrange priorities and give children the proper health care they need.

Health aspects, Social aspects, Health care industry, Children, Child health, Social medicine

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Quality review standards today are, too often, simplistic

Article Abstract:

In order to convince employees that the health plan they have chosen is reliable, businesses have been gathering information on the quality of their HMOs. Definitions of quality care have been based on diagnostic and treatment plans and how well they utilize science and new technology. However, in order to do an accurate review, it is necessary to review physicians, their diagnoses, and the outcome of their patients.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, Services, Medical care, Physicians, Medical professions, Medical care quality, National Committee for Quality Assurance

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The indignity - my office is reviewed for 'quality.' (medical practice)(Column)

Article Abstract:

A pediatrician reports bureaucratic requirements of managed-care plans regarding equipment necessary to pass so-called quality care reviews. These include high fees for certification of calibration on scales and other office equipment, plus proliferation of dating on supplies used every day. Most of the requirements contribute little to actual quality of care delivered.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Preferred Provider Health Plans, Standards, Managed care plans (Medical care), Pediatricians, Preferred provider organizations (Medical care)

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