The Psychological Laws of Attraction
The psychology of attraction is a very intriguing topic effectively determining the laws of attraction, the rules of getting drawn to certain people, the basis of friendships and also the success of relationships.
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McGimpsey Announces Improved Recruitment To Medical Training
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey announced significant improvements to the system to recruit doctors to train in Northern Ireland.
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Alberta Boosts Efforts To Recruit More Registered Nurses
The Alberta government is investing more than $5 million this year to assess more internationally educated registered nurses and increase the number of registered nurses.
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Creative Work Has Health Advantages
Employees who have more control over their daily activities and can do challenging work that they enjoy are likely to be in better health.
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Obama Talks About Problems With Health Care Costs
Barack Obama assembled six New Hampshire voters who told their stories about problems with health care costs.
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US Health Care System Wasting Money On Overtreatment
Jack Wennberg study showed that health care spending simply can't continue to rise at its current pace.
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New Direction Needed To Boost Number Of Minorities In Medical Professions
While finding a physician is relatively simple, finding one who understands the patient is the tougher task when language and culture stand in the way.
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Medicare Bill That Would Delay Physician Fee Cut Approved
Senate approved a bare-bones Medicare bill that would delay a 10% physician fee cut.
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Program To Increase Number Of US Physicians Who Speak Spanish
Wall Street Journal examined a pilot program that addresses the chronic shortage of US physicians who speak Spanish.
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Education Needed For Primary Care Physicians On Rarely Seen Cancers
Many primary care physicians may lack the necessary knowledge when it comes to recognizing the signs, symptoms and making proper diagnoses in cases of blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.
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Pennsylvania Senate Approves Physician Malpractice Subsidy Extension
Pennsylvania Senate voted unanimously to approve an extension of a physician malpractice subsidy.
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Health Care Costs Will Consume US Economy
Estimated increases in US health care spending in future decades will place the federal budget on an unsustainable path.
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Hospital Charges Increase By 90%
Hospital bills increased by about 90% over the past decade, from $462 billion in 1997 to $873 billion in 2005.
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Pregnancy-Friendly Workplace Is Key To Retaining Skilled Workers
With more than 2 million women in the labor force having a baby every year, businesses must make their work environment welcoming to pregnant women or risk losing skilled employees.
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Growing Health Care Costs Must Be Addressed Before Social Security
The rate at which health care costs grow will be the primary determinant of the nation's long-term budget picture.
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Young Physicians Demanding Advanced Laparoscopic Energy Instruments
In Q3 of 2007, the advanced energy market, which includes open and laparoscopic devices, generated over $100 million in revenue.
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Childhood-Cancer Survivors Struggle To Find Employment
Wall Street Journal examined how the transition into the workplace can be rocky for many childhood-cancer survivors.
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Non-Unionised More Vulnerable To Abuse At Work
Research links the decline in the numbers covered by a union agreement with an increase in the vulnerability of workers.
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Programs Work To Get More Minorities Into Health Professions
Newspapers recently covered efforts to boost the number of minorities in health professions.
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Healthy Lifestyle Leads To Increased Financial Savings
People who lead healthier lifestyles can reduce their health care costs by nearly $200 annually.
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Rising Health Care Costs Threaten States' Economic Outlook
Mounting fiscal pressures from rising health care costs, among other factors, could cause severe budget shortfalls for state governments nationwide.
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One In Five Americans Say They Can't Afford Needed Health Care
Nearly one in five U.S. adults ' more than 40 million people ' report they do not have adequate access to the health care they need.
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Physicians Often Do Not Follow Professional Standards
Many physicians in some cases have failed to report a serious medical error or an impaired or incompetent colleague, although their professional standards require such actions.
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New Toolkit Released On Health Care Costs
The latest addition to the Alliance for Health Reform's series of toolkits provides information about health care costs.
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Editorials Address US Health Care Costs
New York Times addresses editorial that discusses rising health care costs in the U.S. and possible ways to improve the nation's health care system.
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Physician Ranking Systems Are Not Based Solely On Costs
New York state lawmakers would pass a law that ensures health insurers use quality-of-care measures and not only cost in their physician ranking systems.
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Physicians, Large Employers Look At Medical Home System To Curb Health Care Costs
Some physicians and large employers in US have been looking at a patient-centered medical home system to help reduce health care costs.
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Issue Of Rising Health Care Costs Is Real
John Graham makes the spurious argument that there is no problem with our rising health costs because our economic productivity is very high.
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Senators Do Not Face High Health Care Costs
When senators discuss health care reform, they usually speak in abstract terms about soaring health costs and the plight of the uninsured.
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Telecommuting Has Mostly Positive Consequences For Employees, Employers
Telecommuting is a win-win for employees and employers, resulting in higher morale and job satisfaction and lower employee stress and turnover.
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Efficient Physicians' Key To VEBA Success
Ford Motor, General Motors, Chrysler Group have shifted their retiree health care liabilities to United Auto Workers through establishing a voluntary employees' beneficiary association,
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Edwards Proposal To Expand Paid Family Leave
John Edwards announced a proposal to expand paid family leave for employees who care for sick relatives or newborns.
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Treatments Of 'Dubious' Value Drive Up Health Care Costs
Health care spending will consume about half of the U.S. economy in 75 years if nothing is done to curb growing costs.
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SearchMedica.com Reveals Top Searches Among Medical Professionals
SearchMedica.com unveiled the first of an ongoing series of quarterly reports intended to shed light on the most pressing clinical information needs of doctors.
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Nurses Protest Violent Tactics Against Picketers
The nearly 700 striking nurses call public attention to the underhanded and violent tactics exhibited against them by the hospital during their strike.
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Higher Incomes Allow US Residents To Spend More On Health Care
America's high productivity gives the ability to spend more on health care, especially the latest treatments and technologies.
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Paid Medical Leave Legislation Gains Momentum
USA Today examined the growing debate in Congress and across the U.S. on legislation that would provide paid medical leave to all workers.
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Rising Health Care Costs Might Slow Charitable Donations To Hospitals
The rising cost of health care might be causing some potential donors to hesitate in giving charitable contributions to hospitals.
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New Best Practice Tool For Nurses
A new set of benchmarks will help nurses and other health and social care staff improve the care environment.
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Ontario Aims To Entice Health-Care Workers Home
As part of a series of five Opportunities Nova Scotia job fairs, Ontario department of health aims to entice expatriates and other health-care workers to take their careers east.
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