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A Personal Health Advisor kiosk is being piloted in Georgia's Early County by the Georgia Department of Community Health and Atlanta's National Health Museum. Residents can now access current, personalized health assessments.
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States may have a fairly accurate picture of the number of individuals who will be newly eligible for Medicaid as of 2014, but getting them to actually enroll may be more difficult than expected.
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Michael P. Starkowski, commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Social Services, says that he sees "opportunities galore" in the health care reform legislation. "We are looking at a number of initiatives that are coming down the pike; some of those have pros and cons," says Mr. Starkowski.
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Collaboratives have sprung up all over the country, and many boast impressive results. However, few can lay claim to as many accomplishments in a relatively short period of time as the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC).
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In a multicultural society, health care professionals must keep cultural differences in mind when trying to communicate clearly with patients who have immigrated to the United States from other countries. Teaching with an awareness of the cultural differences that may exist is essential for good medical outcomes.
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Childbirth at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland, WA, is viewed as a family experience, rather than a medical event.
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DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit has been recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) for reducing its heart failure readmission rate by 30% this past year. Sinai-Grace was one of the first hospitals to participate in the IHI's State Action on Avoidable Rehospitalizations (MI STAAR) initiative.
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Many factors are increasing the value of patient education, according to experts in the field.
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Families delivering babies at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland, WA, aren't told what to expect during labor. Instead, they are educated about their choices, so the birth is a positive experience.
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