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Latest health news from the Kansas Health Institute

HHS announces $32 million for rural health programs
08/24/2010 - 22:30
Three Kansas programs have been awarded federal grants for their rural health work.

Is Your Teenager Getting Enough Sleep?
08/23/2010 - 16:27
With school starting up again in Kansas, the lazy days of summer for children and adolescents are coming to an abrupt end.

For teenagers who have gotten used to sleeping late during the summer months, the early start times at many of our state’s high schools are bound to cause a few rude awakenings.

Health-Care Law Guarantees Insurance Coverage for Patients in Clinical Trials

Submitted by julieb on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 04:00.

Health Reform

The law requires health plans to pay the routine care costs of patients who participate in clinical trials for the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer and other life-threatening conditions.

White House Makes Health Reform Case to Doctors

Submitted by julieb on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 04:00.

Health Reform

President Barack Obama's administration asked U.S. doctors Monday to get on board with health reform legislation passed in March, saying those who embrace change will prosper.

8.4 Million Californians Lack Health Coverage as the Ranks of the Uninsured Swell, Study Finds

Submitted by julieb on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 04:00.

Health Reform

The number of Californians who lost jobs and health insurance probably increased in every county last year, according to a study released Monday by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Poll: Americans Confused About Healthcare Reform

Submitted by julieb on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 04:00.

Health Reform

A Thomson Reuters poll of consumer confidence released on Monday shows Americans' confidence in their ability to pay for and access healthcare has fallen by 5 percent since December 2009.

Sebelius Could Face Health-Reg Fight

Submitted by julieb on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 04:00.

Health Reform

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius could find herself pitted between top Democrats on Capitol Hill and state insurance commissioners over a key section of the health care overhaul.

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