Only 44% of healthcare providers follow CDC guidelines for preventing catheter infections from arterial catheters in ICU patients, a new study finds.

In this article, originally by California Healthline, learn why some consumers are finding their prescription drug access limited with their new insurance.

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Originally Posted by California Healthline Although California has been one of the most “proactive” states in attempting to ensure timely access to mental health care, the state still has struggled to enforce compliance of the federal mental health parity law, Kaiser Health News reports (Gold, Kaiser Health News, 8/13). Background Under the 2008 federal mental… Continue reading Calif. Managed Care Plans Struggle To Achieve Mental Health Parity

In this article from California Healthline, learn why more than 2 mil. U.S. residents could be missing out on the cost-sharing ACA's subsidies.

By Dan Gorenstein for Marketplace Covered California Executive Director Peter Lee is wearing a big smile these days. “We’ve turned expectations on their head and delivered affordable rates for all Californians,” he says. “That’s a big deal.” Lee is excited because for two years in a row, premium increases on California’s healthcare exchange are about 4… Continue reading California Leads in Lowering Health Insurance Premiums

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The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities conducts an annual survey on an aspect of living in Texas with a disability.  This year the Committee is interested in examining the impact of the aging population across our ten issue areas, which are: access, communication, education, emergency management, health, housing, recreation, transportation, veterans and workforce.… Continue reading Part 2 of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Annual Survey: Impact of the Aging Population

In this article originally published by California Healthline, join several experts as they hypothesize about the future of the Affordable Care Act.

Originally posted on the Texas Health and Human Services Website The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is warning the public about a scam involving a toll-free number no longer owned by HHSC. People who call the number, 1-800-248-1078, are offered gift cards or other rewards in exchange for their credit card information. HHSC… Continue reading Phone Scam Targeting HHSC Clients