Keyword "Health Care Politics"
Value-Based Seems Beneficiary
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[26/02/2010] Charging less for more effective treatments could reduce health care costs while improving health. Value-Based Seems Beneficiary - read more
Majority Without Advance Medical Directives
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[19/02/2010] Approximately 66 percent of respondents to a Maryland telephone survey do not have advance medical directives, according to a new report. Majority Without Advance Medical Directives - read more
"Relatives Are Left Alone In Front Of Their Computer Screens"
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[08/02/2010] What used to be a secret journal is today a public Blog. One can find more and more private and personal information on the internet that is accessible to everyone. In the USA, there are even hospitals that give live accounts of every incision made in an operation, on the internet. "Relatives Are Left Alone In Front Of Their Computer Screens" - read more
"It Is Essential That a New Leader Is Really Neutral"
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[01/02/2010] It was briefly mentioned in the coalition agreement, now it is out in the open: the Institute for Quality and Economy in the Health System (IQWIG) is losing its infamous leader Peter Sawicki. MEDICA.de talked with health economist Juergen Wasem about the relevance of this decision for the future of the IQWIG and the successor of this position. "It Is Essential That a New Leader Is Really Neutral" - read more
Second Leading Cause of Time Off Work
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[01/02/2010] An interdisciplinary team of researchers has evaluated the economic impact of mental illness in Spain, and estimated their social cost. Second Leading Cause of Time Off Work - read more
The Future Lies in A Fixed Premium
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[01/02/2010] Well over four months ago, the power in Berlin was handed over – since then, the Union (of CDU/CSU) and Free Democratic Party (FDP) have been in charge. The coalition intends to create a new structure for the Health Care System in the long run. Just exactly how this is going to be done is still a bit hazy in the coalition contract and leaves a lot of room for speculation. The Future Lies in A Fixed Premium - read more
„Top Earners Will Not Necessarily Get to Pay Less“
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[01/02/2010] The controversial per capita premium is coming. That is what the Black-Yellow coalition in Germany intends to implement. Unfortunately, politicians are still fairly mum about further details. MEDICA.de spoke with Thomas Drabinski, member of the Chair for Finance, Social Politics and Health economics at the University of Kiel, about what a per capita premium could actually look like. „Top Earners Will Not Necessarily Get to Pay Less“ - read more
Growing Number of Misuse Among Adults
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[11/01/2010] Increasing substance abuse levels among older adults is likely to create a sharp rise in need for treatment services in the next decade, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Growing Number of Misuse Among Adults - read more
Rising Mortality in People with Diabetes
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[04/01/2010] While mortality from diabetes has declined in Canada, the income-related mortality gap is increasing, with lower income groups faring worse than higher income groups. Rising Mortality in People with Diabetes - read more
„Doctors Have to Accept that Life Is Limited.”
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[01/01/2010] For decades, dealing with dying patients was no topic for German medical students, even though most doctors have to face death. Finally the subject palliative care has become part of the curriculum. MEDICA.de spoke to Christof Müller-Busch, President of the German Association for Palliative Medicine, about the rising number of patients with old-age diseases and actors in palliative seminars. „Doctors Have to Accept that Life Is Limited.” - read more
Randomized Clinical Trials Unrealistic
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[11/12/2009] Cost-effectiveness studies are widely used to guide prescribing policy. However, a new study suggests that cost-effectiveness analyses based on data from randomized controlled trials may not be realistic enough to accurately inform policy. Randomized Clinical Trials Unrealistic - read more
„Most People Do not Benefit from the New Law“
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[08/12/2009] Staying in the hospital is anything but comfortable, even for people without handicap. For disabled people, who need a personal assistant, it is more than that. In the worst case, it could be life-threatening as many hospitals are not prepared for the special patients and the nursing staff is often unable to cope. A new law in Germany is to produce relief. „Most People Do not Benefit from the New Law“ - read more
„I Hope That I Will Have Only Few Patients“
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[01/12/2009] No Advent without Christmas tales! Who does not know the story of the heart- and ruthless Ebenezer Scrooge who is converted by three Christmas ghosts? It is imaginary though. The people of the German town Bad Segeberg can tell a fully true Christmas story: Shortly after the holidays, a socially engaged physician will open a local practice for poor people – and treat completely free of charge. „I Hope That I Will Have Only Few Patients“ - read more
Cases to Double, Costs to Triple by 2034
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[27/11/2009] In the next 25 years, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double, researchers report. Over the same period, they say, spending on diabetes will almost triple, rising from 113 billion U.S. dollars to 336 billion U.S. dollars. Cases to Double, Costs to Triple by 2034 - read more
Web-Based Nutrition Program Reduces Costs
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[17/11/2009] Researchers have shown that an internet-based diet and exercise program shows promise as a low-cost benefit to lower healthcare costs for those at higher risk for healthcare utilization. Web-Based Nutrition Program Reduces Costs - read more
Risk of Dying in US and Europe Compared
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[13/11/2009] A new web site, DeathriskRankings.com, allows users to explore differences in the probability of dying across European countries and U.S. states for men and women of different ages and races. Risk of Dying in US and Europe Compared - read more
Doctors Forced to Talk About Money
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[09/11/2009] As health insurers require people to base more treatment decisions on out-of-pocket costs, physicians should learn to talk to patients about money, according to researchers. Doctors Forced to Talk About Money - read more
„There Is Sufficient Work For Everybody“
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[09/11/2009] The problem in Germany is that in many rural regions a lack of doctors persists. The solution may be that mobile assistants relieve general practitioners by rendering home visits on the doctor's behalf. The idea was realised successfully, received a lot of criticism – and has been part of general care for six months. „There Is Sufficient Work For Everybody“ - read more
„We Pin Our Hopes on a Change of the Political Style“
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[01/11/2009] „Angie“ remains Chancellor. Yet this seems to be the only analogy between the old grand coalition and the new black-yellow one in Germany. As it remains to be seen how federal politics will develop, the hospital employees at MEDICA 2009 will discuss hard what to expect of the new government. „We Pin Our Hopes on a Change of the Political Style“ - read more
"A Lack of Expert Knowledge Prevents Right Treatment“
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[22/10/2009] In Germany, people normally relate the occurrence of a 2-class system in healthcare to the different treatment of patients with a statutory health insurance and a private health insurance. But there is more to it. Another 2-class system exists concerned with medical treatment of people with a learning disability compared to those without. "A Lack of Expert Knowledge Prevents Right Treatment“ - read more
Illness Devastates Older Adults’ Finances
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[20/10/2009] For the more than four million uninsured adults in the United States nearing retirement age, a serious illness often spells financial disaster, according to a recent study. Illness Devastates Older Adults’ Finances - read more
Only Half of Medical Students Understand
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[15/10/2009] Researchers' findings show students could benefit from curriculum that teaches more medical economics and better explains insurance strategies. Only Half of Medical Students Understand - read more
Uninsured Means Higher Costs Later
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[09/10/2009] The costs of expanding health care coverage are partly offset by future Medicare savings, according to new research. Expanding health coverage might not cost as much as assumed. Uninsured Means Higher Costs Later - read more
„They Are not less Important for Saving Human Lives“
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[08/10/2009] 80 per cent of all Germans would donate organs after their death, but only 17 per cent possess an organ donation pass with the consequence that kidney, heart and liver for transplants are scarce goods. „They Are not less Important for Saving Human Lives“ - read more
The Unknown (Part 1)
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[15/09/2009] by Wiebke Heiss/MEDICA.de
It hits people that lie in hospitals, nursing homes or at home. Nobody knows how many exactly suffer from a bedsore but experts estimate that the costs sum up to many millions of Euros. However, it is possible to prevent a decubitus - not always, though. The Unknown (Part 1) - read more
Women, Blacks and Medicare Recipients Are Disadvantaged
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[14/09/2009] Patient race, gender and insurance status influence decisions about who will go on to receive liver transplants, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study. Women, Blacks and Medicare Recipients Are Disadvantaged - read more
„The Basic Problem Remains“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[07/09/2009] Self-determination is important to most people - also when approaching the end of their lives. Up to now, it has not always been clear whether an advance directive is absolutely valid when being challenged. A new law coming into effect on 1st September is supposed to establish legal clarity - and to strengthen the patient's wishes. „The Basic Problem Remains“ - read more
Job Insecurity Leads to Health Problems
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/09/2009] Persistent job insecurity poses a major threat to worker health, according to a new study. Job Insecurity Leads to Health Problems - read more
Mandatory Fortification of Folic Acid May Be Unnecessary
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[27/08/2009] Persistently present levels of unmetabolized folic acid found in the Irish population indicate that introducing mandatory food fortification may result in an ‘overdosing’ effect. Mandatory Fortification of Folic Acid May Be Unnecessary - read more
“Health Insurance Companies Are Frozen because of Additional Fees like a Deer Caught in Headlights”
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[21/08/2009] The highly controversial health fund was established on January first. Seven months later experts believe that the fund will show a deficit of about four billion euros by the end of the year. “Health Insurance Companies Are Frozen because of Additional Fees like a Deer Caught in Headlights” - read more
„We Do Not Expect Heavy Side-Effects“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[10/08/2009] More and more people contract the swine flu virus every day. In Germany, over 9000 patients have been registered until now. Thus, over 25 million Germans are supposed to be vaccinated this autumn. However, critics worry about potential side-effects. „We Do Not Expect Heavy Side-Effects“ - read more
Suffering from Increasing Health Costs
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[07/08/2009] A new study has linked the rapid growth in health care costs in the United States with job losses and lower output among industries that commonly provide workers with health insurance. Suffering from Increasing Health Costs - read more
Individual Market Failing Consumers
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[31/07/2009] The individual health insurance market is not a viable option for the majority of uninsured U.S. American adults, a new report from The Commonwealth Fund finds. Individual Market Failing Consumers - read more
„As if a Pedestrian Should Judge a Car Driving Past“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[22/07/2009] Teachers and lecturers, but also hotels and restaurants – a lot of persons and objects can be rated via internet. As from 2010, physicians may be next in line since the German health insurance company AOK wants to install a rating portal. Critics fear that doctors could be in the digital pillory that way. „As if a Pedestrian Should Judge a Car Driving Past“ - read more
Health Departments Get Mixed Marks
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[20/07/2009] State and local health departments get mixed marks for efforts to convey information about the H1N1 virus to the public using their Web sites immediately after U.S. officials declared a public health emergency in April. Health Departments Get Mixed Marks - read more
The Slight Difference (Part 1)
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[15/07/2009] by Wiebke Heiss/MEDICA.de
In everyday life people keep being concerned with the apparently big difference between men and women. However, only slowly sex and gender start being of great importance in medicine bringing advantages for all patients – male or female. The Slight Difference (Part 1) - read more
The Slight Difference (Part 2)
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[15/07/2009] by Wiebke Heiss / MEDICA.de The Slight Difference (Part 2) - read more
„We Need to Prevent Conditions like those on American Idol”
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[08/07/2009] Teachers and lecturers, but also hotels and restaurants – a lot of persons and things can be rated via internet. As from 2010 physicians may be next in line since the German health insurance company AOK wants to install a rating portal. Supporters see many advantages for patients in such a website. „We Need to Prevent Conditions like those on American Idol” - read more
Costs often Exceed the Yearly Income
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[02/07/2009] Combine long-term care expenses with other basic expenses and a Los Angeles senior living alone will need twice the median income to survive, according to new data released by the Californian Center for Health Policy Research. Costs often Exceed the Yearly Income - read more
Economic Benefits Would Outweigh Costs
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[24/06/2009] Extending health insurance coverage to all children in the U.S. would be relatively inexpensive and would yield economic benefits that are greater than the costs, according to new research conducted at Rice University's Baker Institute. Economic Benefits Would Outweigh Costs - read more
Little Certainty with Risks (Part 1)
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[15/06/2009] by Wiebke Heiss/MEDICA.de
Screenings for cervical, breast, colorectal and skin cancer are all part of public health insurance in Germany, millions of healthy people go routinely to the doctor. Despite the fact, that the benefit for most measures has not yet been proven. Even worse: Most patients do not get proper information about the risks. Little Certainty with Risks (Part 1) - read more
Little Certainty with Risks (Part 2)
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[15/06/2009] by Wiebke Heiss / MEDICA.de Little Certainty with Risks (Part 2) - read more
New Medicare Policy May Pose Risk
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[24/04/2009] A change in Medicare reimbursement policy could make it more difficult for African Americans with kidney disease to access dialysis services, suggests a new study. New Medicare Policy May Pose Risk - read more
Insurance Programme Shows Promise
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[14/04/2009] As America considers healthcare reforms, it may have lessons to learn from Seguro Popular, Mexico's plan to improve healthcare for its estimated 50 million uninsured citizens, suggests Ryan Moore, co-author of a new study. Insurance Programme Shows Promise - read more
„It Is Too Early to Pass a Law“
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[08/04/2009] Surgeons at Helios Kliniken in Germany use a checklist during surgery since 1 April. The WHO developed the surgical safety checklist which is to lead doctors and nurses through the surgery process systematically. By using the checklist surgery should get more safety. „It Is Too Early to Pass a Law“ - read more
„We Pay Much More Attention to Them Than Before“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[09/03/2009] In the year 2020, mental diseases might be the second widespread illness, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). They rank among the most expensive illnesses. The health system and the economy have to shoulder this. „We Pay Much More Attention to Them Than Before“ - read more
„More Americans Died Than In The Vietnam War“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[09/02/2009] Even though negative study results are as important as positive ones for researchers and physicians, they are published much less frequently. It is the patients who bear the partly serious consequences. „More Americans Died Than In The Vietnam War“ - read more
„In Long Years of Detail Work“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/02/2009] Just as Don Quixote tilts at windmills, so do countries, health organisations, epidemiologists and physicians fight against tiny disease agents. The noble aim: eradicating the pathogens and making them sink into oblivion. They succeed only in the rarest of cases. „In Long Years of Detail Work“ - read more
„If Nothing Changes We Are at the Beginning of a Supply Problem“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[22/01/2009] Ten years ago in Germany, laws aimed to avert a physician surplus. Now, the tide has turned –especially in many rural areas it has become difficult to find successors for practices of retiring physicians. The situation is so tense that 68-year-old doctors now do not have to return their license which means: physicians work as long as they consider it appropriate. „If Nothing Changes We Are at the Beginning of a Supply Problem“ - read more
"You Can't Always Get What You Want"
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/01/2009] The quest for supporters of the health fund is like looking for a needle in a haystack. The politicians who were mainly involved in the implementation of the fund refused an interview in unison. Only the statuory health insurancy AOK who is seen as one of the winners of the health fund agrees to an interview. The insurancy, however, does not show enthusiasm about the changes. "You Can't Always Get What You Want" - read more
"You Can't Always Get What You Want"
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/01/2009] The quest for supporters of the health fund is like looking for a needle in a haystack. The politicians who were mainly involved in the implementation of the fund refused an interview in unison. Only the statuory health insurancy AOK who is seen as one of the winners of the health fund agrees to an interview. The insurancy, however, does not show enthusiasm about the changes. "You Can't Always Get What You Want" - read more
An Overview of the Health Care Reform
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/01/2009] Long before the introduction on 1 January 2009, a great many critical voices occurred in regard of the German health fund which is the principal item of the health care reform that came into effect in 2007. The consequences the reform has for insured people and which areas of the whole reform package is already valid – an overview. An Overview of the Health Care Reform - read more
An Overview of the Health Care Reform
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/01/2009] Long before the introduction on 1 January 2009, a great many critical voices occurred in regard of the German health fund which is the principal item of the health care reform that came into effect in 2007. The consequences the reform has for insured people and which areas of the whole reform package is already valid – an overview. An Overview of the Health Care Reform - read more
„Many People Are Losing“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/01/2009] Everybody being insured through compulsory health insurance in Germany now pay the same fee regardless which services are being offered or which ones the clients make use of. This is supposed to be a kind of public solidarity – claims the Federal Ministry of Health. Critics are not so sure about this. „Many People Are Losing“ - read more
„Many People Are Losing“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/01/2009] Everybody being insured through compulsory health insurance in Germany now pay the same fee regardless which services are being offered or which ones the clients make use of. This is supposed to be a kind of public solidarity – claims the Federal Ministry of Health. Critics are not so sure about this. „Many People Are Losing“ - read more
“Health Care Already Is a Real Economic Problem”
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[22/10/2008] The fate of millions of uninsured people will be impacted by the US election on November 4. The health system is one of the running election campaign’s main issues. The Democrat Barack Obama and the Republican John McCain pursue different approaches to long existing health insurance problems in the States. “Health Care Already Is a Real Economic Problem” - read more
To Be in the Know with Every Detail (Part 1)
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[15/10/2008] by Wiebke Heiss / MEDICA.de
Word has it that back in the ancient world those sentenced to death sometimes had been cut open in order to catch a glance of the insides of living men. About 100 years ago, science succeeded to allow this look without hurting people. The discovery of X-rays started a rapid development in medical imaging. To Be in the Know with Every Detail (Part 1) - read more
„Role of Doctors Underestimated“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/10/2008] In 2007, 12,000 patients waited for a donor organ in Germany but only 1,313 people donated an organ. „Role of Doctors Underestimated“ - read more
„Sick Room Should Rather Look Like a Hotel Room“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[15/09/2008] Germany gets older and older, health care becomes more and more expensive – new structures in care are needed. This is why the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has tendered the competition „health region of the future“. The aim: regions should elaborate their strengths and thus lead to new concepts in health economy. The best ones will be promoted from 2009 onwards. „Sick Room Should Rather Look Like a Hotel Room“ - read more
Interviews Concerning Health Politics
Good health is human's most precious thing. Since that applies to everyone politics concerned with health turn into an interesting, sometimes explosive subject. MEDICA.de speaks with managers, experts and politicians about news from health politics. Interviews Concerning Health Politics - read more
„It Will Take Three to Five Years“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[01/02/2008] The non-smoker protection in Germany is not regulated uniformly by law: In Bavaria for example it is forbidden to smoke in public since the first of January 2008, while people in Northrhine-Westfalia are allowed to smoke in public until July. „It Will Take Three to Five Years“ - read more
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