ICMCC, International Council on Medical & Care Compunetics.
which stimulates research in the effectiveness of e-health applications” John Mack, President, Internet HealthCare Coalition. “A reliable, current, and well-maintained scientific publication” Joy H. P. Harriman, Associate Director, .
OPINION: The crisis that led to doctors downing their stethoscopes recently was not created in the last two months. This calamity was created over at least 18 months after almost a decade of neglect by former health Minister Manto Tshabalala Msimang.
The insurance industry opposes a long-term care proposal called the CLASS Act, currently included in two major health care reform measures. e+health
Massachusetts lawmakers will vote today to provide $40 million to restore health care coverage for legal immigrants. The Boston Globe: “It would not provide as much money as advocates had sought, and it would mean a fresh round of spending when state finances remain tight. . e+health
“Senate Democrats debating how to overhaul America’s healthcare system are moving toward a showdown over whether to create a government-run insurance program or set up a system of cooperatives instead,” the Los Angeles Times reports. The public plan, endorsed by Obama, is an important goal for many liberals, but Republicans strongly oppose expanding Washington’s role in health care. e+health
The Washington Post: “Three Democrats and three Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee are expected to wrap up their arduous multi-week talks in the coming days, and Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) said he expects a panel vote before the Senate recess, which will begin Aug. 7. e+health