Christina Jewett

California’s Health Insurance Exchange Sets Plans, Premiums; No Apparent ‘Rate Shock’

blogs.kqed.org — The state's health insurance exchange, Covered California, announced Thursday morning the plans and premiums that will be available to people statewide to millions of Californians. And what everyone wants to know is: how much will it cost. Experts had warned of "rate shock," that premiums might skyrocket for all kinds of reasons.

Should Medicare Yank Hospital Mistake Data? You Decide

reportingonhealth.org — One of the most powerful U.S. government agencies is bungling its public duties by planning to remove information about hospital-acquired...

Products - Data Briefs - Number 121 - May 2013

cdc.gov — Number 121, May 2013 Trends in Allergic Conditions Among Children: United States, 1997-2011 PDF Version (444 KB) Kristen D. Jackson, M.P.H.; LaJeana D. Howie, M.P.H., C.H.E.S.; Lara J. Akinbami, M.D. Key findings Data from the National Health Interview Survey, 1997-2011 The prevalence of food and skin allergies increased in children under age 18 years from 1997-2011.

Still, A Question Persists: How Big Is Drug Lab Crisis?

badchemistry.wbur.org — BOSTON - Nine months after Massachusetts authorities closed a state drug lab, officials are still trying to determine just how big the crisis is - and how many criminal cases are potentially compromised. So far, officials have compiled more than 2 million records related to all drugs tested at the now-closed Hinton state drug lab.

Where You Live Affects What Kind of Surgery You’ll Have: Look It Up

blogs.kqed.org — Where you live matters. And in health care, it matters in all sorts of ways you might not think of immediately. If you're having elective surgery, one of the major factors determining what kind of treatment you will receive depends on where you live, according to new research released Tuesday.

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A State-by-State Snapshot of Poverty Among Seniors: Findings From Analysis of the Supplemental Poverty Measure

kff.org — During recent deficit reduction discussions, policymakers have debated whether to increase Medicare beneficiaries' contributions toward their medical care and reduce the cost of living adjustment to Social Security benefits. Having a clear picture of the extent of poverty among seniors, both nationally and at the state level, is important in the context of these debates.