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UK health trust bans toys in waiting rooms, cites infection risk
Here is an example of how far some providers are willing to go to reduce the risk of infection. Greater Manchester, England-based Trafford Primary Care Trust has instructed staff to get rid of toys and advised physicians to do the same because they fear they spread infections among children. Trafford PCT representatives said the organization was simply following Department of Health guidelines that state a trust's duty is "to provide and maintain a clean and appropriate environment for healthcare." In response, some doctors said toys do not pose a health risk as long as they are kept clean—and they can be a useful distraction for children in waiting rooms. [Read More]
U.S. hospital surplus to help overseas
About 6,500 boxes of medical supplies in a California warehouse are waiting to be shipped off to developing countries and health clinics that need them. The warehouse is the brainchild of MedShare International, a nonprofit based in Decatur, GA, that sends surplus medical materials overseas to hospital and medical clinics. The organization uses a Web inventory management system that allows healthcare providers throughout the world to order exactly what supplies they need. Large hospital chains such as Kaiser Permanente, Catholic Healthcare West, and Sutter Health have signed on as donor partners with MedShare, which uses a network of volunteers to collect reusable supplies from the medical centers. [Read More]
Insurers explore covering medical tourism
Some insurers remain reluctant to send policyholders overseas, especially due to issues surrounding credentialing claims. Most medical travel companies currently rely on the Joint Commission International (JCI) to help find suitable medical centers overseas. Lately the number of international hospitals getting the thumbs-up from the JCI has been growing, leading some insurers to explore global coverage. While JCI accreditation will probably help insurers overcome fears of getting sued by injured patients, there are other issues to worry about such as smooth claims processing and concerns about continuity of care, according to this article in BusinessWeek. [Read More]
U.S. economy boosts medical tourism
The U.S. economic crisis may spell huge gains for the Philippine economy through medical tourism, said healthcare law expert Scott A. Edelstein during the "Health and Wellness in the Heart of Asia" summit. In his presentation, Edelstein noted that healthcare costs in the United States have become unaffordable for most U.S. employers and workers. Without insurance, millions of Americans simply can no longer afford to get the treatment they need in the United States, and millions of U.S. citizens will be looking at getting their medical treatments abroad, he said. [Read More]
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Global Health Headlines
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Deported in a coma, saved back in United States
New York Times - November 8, 2008
ICRI announces partnership with Singapore Health
PharmaLive - November 11, 2008
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Model for Success
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Running a medical group has never been more complex. But many practices have found ways to not only survive?but thrive. [Read More] |
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Audio Feature
Global Winner on Teamwork: Chatree Duangnet, MD, CEO of Bangkok Hospital talks about leading his system through changing from regional to international accreditation standards. Bangkok Hospital is the winner in the global category of the 2008 Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare Awards. [Listen Now]
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