Jay and I have been researching vaccines lately. We’ve both been vaccinated numerous times (my vaccine record is a mile long, after spending two years in the Peace Corps), but for our baby, we wanted to know more before we just blindly followed the majority and vaccinated according to schedule. I’ve been reading for weeks,… Read more about The Vaccination Debate – Emotions Trumping Logic
Archives for December 2007
Individual Health Insurance Not That Affordable Or Accessible
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has released a comprehensive survey of the individual health insurance market in this country, and has come to the conclusion that individual health insurance is “more accessible and affordable than is widely known.” It’s hard to view the results as completely unbiased, considering that AHIP is a national trade association… Read more about Individual Health Insurance Not That Affordable Or Accessible
Continuing Discussion on Vaccines and Choice
The Public Health Council in NJ has voted 5-2 to make flu shots mandatory for preschoolers. The Department of Health and Human Services has a vaccination schedule that calls for at least 34 vaccines by the time a child is six years old. As a parent-to-be, I am very uneasy about the ever-increasing number of… Read more about Continuing Discussion on Vaccines and Choice
Another Step Forward for the Blue Ribbon Commission
The Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform is moving closer to its goal of overhauling the Colorado health care system. On Thursday, the members of the commission presented a 101 page draft of their final recommendations on changes that need to be made to the ailing health care system in the state. The… Read more about Another Step Forward for the Blue Ribbon Commission
Christmas Cav
The Christmas edition of risky blog posts is hosted by Matthew Paulson, who runs American Consumer News blog. Check it out.
Vaccines A Personal Choice
This was an accidental “double post” on the Colorado Health Insurance Insider. View the original post “Vaccines a Personal Choice.”
Fitting Health Care Into The Budget
This probably won’t come as much of a surprise, but a study released last week by Families USA has found that health insurance in Colorado is becoming less affordable. According to the study, 1.1 million Colorado residents (out of a total state population of 4.8 million people) will spend more than 10% of their pre-tax… Read more about Fitting Health Care Into The Budget
Shark Bait
Business Week magazine has an alarming article in their December 3, 2007 edition. “Fresh Pain For The Uninsured” is a story of medicine and capitalism on a collision course, with the patient squashed squarely in the middle. For years, people without health insurance have been able to repay medical bills in small amounts, without interest… Read more about Shark Bait
Another Proposal For Health Care Reform In Colorado
Last week Republican lawmakers in Colorado unveiled their version of health care reform. It’s an attempt to make small fixes to the state’s ailing health care system without raising taxes or turning health care over to the government. The proposed reforms are far less substantial than the options being considered by the Blue Ribbon Commission… Read more about Another Proposal For Health Care Reform In Colorado
Managed Care Matters Has Your Cavalcade of Risk
Joe Paduda hosts the pre-holiday edition of the Cav and he’s done a great job explaining each article so you can just breeze through it and read what sounds interesting. My favorite post was from Jonathan Pletzke who has just written a book called “Buying Health Insurance Without Getting Ripped Off“. So he started a… Read more about Managed Care Matters Has Your Cavalcade of Risk
History Of Obstetrics Is Not Reassuring
I’m reading a fascinating book right now – Birth, by Tina Cassidy. Ms. Cassidy gave birth in 2004 in a standard hospital setting, culminating in a cesarean and a healthy baby. Afterwards, she was intrigued by the cultural and historical influences on the process by which every one of us arrived on this planet. Her… Read more about History Of Obstetrics Is Not Reassuring
Pelvic Exams During Pregnancy
This post is a little more personal than most I write. Jay and I are expecting a baby in the spring, and have been seeing a midwife for the past couple months for prenatal care. We’re planning a home birth and are covering the cost of the midwife ourselves, since our health insurance doesn’t cover… Read more about Pelvic Exams During Pregnancy
Health Insurance Policy Maximums Stuck in the 90s
Ten years ago, it was very rare to hear of someone incurring a medical bill that topped $1 million. Twenty years ago, it was almost unheard of. But today, although it’s still not that common, it doesn’t surprise most people when they hear stories of seven-figure hospital bills. According to a Kaiser Network article, 34%… Read more about Health Insurance Policy Maximums Stuck in the 90s