2.5 million California children still at risk of secondhand smoke exposure
Despite having the second-lowest smoking rate in the nation, California is still home to nearly 2.5 million children under the age of 12 who are exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a new policy...
View ArticleCDC: Fewer smokers go to the dentist
Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.
View ArticleEven small increases in copays affect children's healthcare use
(Medical Xpress) -- Increases in copayments of only a few dollars for ALL Kids, Alabama's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), led to declines in the use of several healthcare services for the...
View ArticleDespite belief WIC improves infant health, new study finds no positive or...
Existing scientific literature suggests the U.S. government nutritional program known as WIC improves birth outcomes of children, but new research is unable to find either a positive or negative impact...
View ArticleAnalyzing PSAs for African-American women
(Medical Xpress)—African-American women die from breast cancer at a higher percentage rate than other populations. Numerous factors contribute to that fact, but it can be at least partially attributed...
View ArticleNew report analyzes potential impact of sequestration on CHCs and underserved...
A new report by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) examines the potential...
View ArticleRestrictive Medicaid eligibility criteria associated with higher rates of...
Effective health screening and preventive care is known to reduce health care costs and improve health outcomes, yet new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) shows that restrictive Medicaid...
View ArticleMany uninsured vets will be eligible for Medicaid under ACA
(HealthDay)—A large proportion of uninsured veterans and their spouses will be eligible for Medicaid or new subsidies for coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a report published...
View ArticleFed gov to cover 100% of new Medicaid enrollees under ACA
(HealthDay)—The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the federal government will pay 100 percent of the costs of certain newly eligible adult Medicaid beneficiaries under the...
View ArticleLaw dramatically reduced hospital prices for the uninsured, study says
To comply with a statewide "fair pricing" law, hospitals throughout California have significantly lowered prices to uninsured patients, with nearly all even going beyond the state mandate and offering...
View ArticlePoverty rate still high among US children, report says
(HealthDay)—Poverty rates remain high among children in the United States and continue to affect their health, education and safety, a new federal report shows.
View ArticleHealth care safety net catches suburban poor
A new study shows significant health benefits for uninsured people living under the federal poverty level in the suburbs when they receive access to primary care.
View ArticleGeography, income determine health care in US, report says
(HealthDay)—Low-income Americans' access to health care and the quality of care they receive vary widely based on where they live, according to a new report.
View ArticleHEALTH REFORM: Exchanges will be cornerstone for coverage choices
(HealthDay)—A new way of shopping for health insurance is coming to your state.
View ArticleOut-of-pocket medical spending will drop for many under Affordable Care Act,...
Out-of-pocket medical expenses will decline for most consumers who become newly insured or change their source of health insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act, according to a new RAND...
View ArticleCostly cigarettes and smoke-free homes: Both effectively reduce tobacco...
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say high-priced cigarettes and smoke-free homes effectively reduce smoking behaviors among low-income individuals – a...
View Article'Coverage gap' likely to affect 5.2 million uninsured adults
(HealthDay)—About 5.2 million uninsured adults are expected to fall into the Affordable Care Act (ACA) 'coverage gap,' with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid programs but below the level...
View ArticleNurturing may protect kids from brain changes linked to poverty
Growing up in poverty can have long-lasting, negative consequences for a child. But for poor children raised by parents who lack nurturing skills, the effects may be particularly worrisome, according...
View ArticleMedical bills are a burden for more than one in four families, CDC says
A crushing medical bill can cause money problems not just for a cash-strapped patient but for his or her entire family. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that more than...
View ArticleOne in 13 US schoolkids takes psych meds
(HealthDay)—More than 7 percent of American schoolchildren are taking at least one medication for emotional or behavioral difficulties, a new government report shows.
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