Health & Fitness : Health Care Issues

Independent living with smart technologies Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence: The State of the Science brings together current research and technological developments from engineering, computer science, and the rehabilitation sciences, detailing how its applications can promote continuing independence for older persons and those with disabilities. more...

Price: $95.95

In response to rapidly increasing medical costs in the California workers’ compensation program, the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation is recommending that the current fee schedule that determines the amount health care providers are paid be linked to Medicare fee schedules. more...

Price: $24.00

This special issue focuses on building Indigenous health capacity through examining the roles of community, traditional, social, clinical and nursing care, current practices in Australia, New Zealand and North America, historical constraints and new opportunities. Guest edited by Eileen Willis, Maria Rameka and Vicki Smye, approaches to partnerships, self management and/or best practice in mental health/wellness, diabetes, cardiac or other clinical practice areas are presented and compared across Pacific rim countries. The issue aims to improve indigenous health outcomes, increase cultural understanding and retention of Indigenous health care workers in education programs. more...

Price: $110.00

Proponents of a type of insurance program called 24-hour care--which would consolidate employers’ health care benefits, and possibly disability benefits, for both work-related and non-work-related claims--believe that it could yield substantial workers’ compensation savings for California. more...

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Practical methods for reducing medical care costs for sufferers of chronic diseases Millions of North Americans suffer from medical conditions such as Alzheimer's, allergies, diabetes, and depression conditions that can, over time, cause extreme financial hardships (not to mention emotional and professional hardships). This comprehensive resource helps the consumer identify the kinds of drugs, programs, hospitals, and strategies that will help significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses. David Nganele explains how anyone can better afford healthcare of whatever kind without losing out on quality of care. From arthritis sufferers to people with asthma to anyone undergoing a procedure that is not covered by insurance, this guide provides hope and relief from one of the most stressful aspects of dealing with a serious illness. David Nganele, PhD (Mt. Kisco, NY), is President of the Eden Center for Diverse Health Communications, a medical education company focused on improving access to healthcare through education. His work has received media coverage in such publications as the New York Times. more...

Price: $16.95