In a stunning setback, Sweden ’s Social Democrats were ousted from power in Sunday’s election after receiving their lowest share of the vote since 1914. This result is somewhat surprising since Sweden , at least by European standards, is experiencing decent economic growth and modest levels of unemployment.   A closer examination, however, reveals that the famous “Swedish Model” does not... 

Doctors and insurers blame each other for an administrative headache that is driving up the nation’s healthcare costs. Last of three parts In late 2007, Centinela Hospital in Inglewood was losing nearly $1 million a month and had piled up $15 million in debt. Among the causes of the crisis: $25 million in overdue bills. Collecting that money would have given Centinela a measure of relief. But... 

Senator John McCain (R–AZ), the Republican presidential nominee, has proposed an ambitious health care reform agenda. His plan focuses on four key objectives: making health insurance innovative, portable, and affordable; ensuring care for high-risk patients; lowering health care costs; and confronting long-term care challenges.[1]  These goals are mean­ingful, and McCain’s policy measures... 

The NHS and private healthcare are not providing good enough basic care to a large portion of the population in England, especially older and frailer people, according to a study published on bmj.com today. Overall, only 62% of the care recommended for older adults is actually received, conclude the authors. Read more about: General Health Articles The large-scale independent study of quality of care... 

President George W. Bush gestures as he participates in a roundtable discussion on health care initiatives at the Saint Luke’s-Lee’s Summit hospital in Lee’s Summit , Mo. , Thursday, Jan 25, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper Fact Sheet: Expanding Health Care Coverage and Lowering Costs President Bush Has Spearheaded Creation Of Health Savings Accounts, Which Are Saving Americans Money... 

Setting the Record Straight: Speaker Pelosi Misleads on SCHIP Congress’ Bill Would Expand SCHIP Beyond Poor Children It’s Intended To Help; Move Children From Private To Government Insurance   White House News       Setting the Record Straight “The policies of the government ought to be help poor children and to focus on poor children. … Poor kids first.” -... 

Setting the Record Straight: Democrats’ SCHIP Bill Repackages Bad Policy Senate Wastes Time With Partisan Political Statements Instead Of Passing A Bill To Cover Poor Kids First   White House News       In Focus: Health Care “The Senate passed another SCHIP bill with major flaws, especially its failure to cover poor children first.  Congress has known for weeks... 

Increasing Access to Health Care in the Nation’s Most Needy Communities Launched in 2002, the President’s Health Center Initiative aimed to significantly increase access to primary health care services. In just five years, the Initiative’s goal has been achieved: new or expanded Health Center sites in 1,200 communities. Through this Initiative, investments in the Health Center Program... 

HHS Marks Expansion of 1200th Health Center, Meeting Key Bush Goal Facilities Provide Access to Care for Millions of Americans Many of the country’s neediest communities now have greater access to medical treatment, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said today in marking fulfillment of President Bush’s 2001 pledge to open or expand 1,200 community health centers. Health centers deliver primary and preventive... 

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary December 5, 2007 Fact Sheet: Meeting the Health Care Needs of Uninsured and Underserved Americans President Bush Visits OneWorld Community Health Centers, Discusses Role Of Community Health Centers In Providing Health Care To Those Most In Need White House News In Focus: Health Care Today, the President visited OneWorld Community Health...