'Health Plan To Be Based On Monthly Fee System (Washington Post)For a monthly fee as low as $50, working-poor residents of Howard County would get access to health services ranging from immunizations and checkups to mental health and hospital care under a plan that county officials say could provide a template for jurisdictions across the nation.
'Time to bring health-care proxies into your planning scheme (Market Watch)SANTA MONICA, Calif. (MarketWatch) -- As the large baby-boom generation reaches retirement age and the debate over health-care coverage in America continues to rage, estate planners note that many people fail to take into consideration some simple procedural steps that are critical to having their wishes carried out, especially in times of emergency.
'California health reform gets sticky (USA Today)Health reform efforts in California have become increasingly divisive, possibly jeopardizing major health legislation this year and highlighting the difficulties other state or national reform efforts may face.