Hospitals
Trends in the Operating Results of Five Hospitals in New Orleans Before and After Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina: GAO Study Results
July 17, 2008 -- New Orleans faces many challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina including the challenge of reestablishing the health care system and hospitals within the system. Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall on August 29, 2005, and the subsequent flooding caused by the failure of the New Orleans levee systems, resulted in the sudden closure, damage, or disruption in services at many of the New Orleans hospitals. » read more »
Illinois Governor Blagojevich Breaks Ground On The New Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Joins local leaders and hospital staff to celebrate state-of-the-art research and treatment facility
April 21, 2008 -- CHICAGO – Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today helped break ground on the construction of the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to treating children worldwide and accommodating the needs of their families. » read more »
Connecticut Attorney General Renews Call For Ban On Drug Company Gifts To Doctors
April 21, 2008 -- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, in formal testimony today, called again for a prohibition against drug company gifts and other benefits provided to doctors that may improperly influence health care decisions.
Pharmaceutical drug companies spend more than $11 billion annually to market prescription drugs - most of it directed at health care providers.
Pills: Photo by e-magic (CC)
Research has repeatedly found that such gifts influence health care provider decisions. » read more »
Florida Governor Crist Calls For Health Care For Uninsured To Relieve Emergency Rooms
April 10, 2008 -- FORT MYERS – Florida Governor Charlie Crist today visited Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers to discuss proposed legislation that will provide affordable health insurance for Florida’s uninsured. Senate Bill 2534, sponsored by Senator Durell Peaden of Crestview, would allow state government to negotiate with health insurers to develop affordable coverage for Florida’s 3.8 million uninsured individuals. Private health insurers have indicated that benefits packages would cost about $150 or less per month. » read more »
Hawaii Governor Lingle Releases $1,660,000 For Improvements To Kula Hospital And Maui Memorial Medical Center
April 9, 2008 -- HONOLULU – Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle has released $1,660,000 for improvements to Kula Hospital and Maui Memorial Medical Center, which are public health facilities overseen by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
“Ensuring Maui residents have access to affordable and quality health care continues to be a priority for my Administration,” said Governor Lingle.
Hawaii surfers: Photo by Michael Bina (CC)
“These projects will help maintain a safe and healthy environment for Maui patients and staff and equip the hospitals to remain operational during emergencies, including extended power outages.” » read more »
State of New York Awards $5 Million To Richmond University Medical Center
Cash Infusion will Alleviate short-term Cash Shortage and Ensure Quality Health Care for Staten Island Residents
April 4, 2008 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson, Staten Island legislators, and Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., today announced that New York State will provide $5 million to the Richmond University Medical Center. The infusion of $5 million will help Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) cope with an immediate short-term cash crunch.
New York Governor David Paterson: Photo by New York Governor's office » read more »
New Web Site Helps Patients Shop for Hospital Care Based on Quality and Price
CMS Web Site Features Updated and More Robust Information to Help Consumers with Their Health Care Choices
Friday, March 28, 2008 -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today posted new survey information at the Hospital Compare consumer Web site offering consumers more insight about the hospitals in their communities. » read more »
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