July 27, 2011 • 11:41 am 0
KidsWell is a national and state campaign that advocates for health care reform on behalf of children.
The website is designed to help provide support and resources to child health advocates. It includes weekly updates, a searchable database of related information, the ability to track health reform throughout the U.S., and information on opposition activities.
To check out the website, click here.
Filed under: General, Of interest
July 11, 2011 • 12:55 pm 0
“Over the past several legislative sessions, APCA members have been voicing concern both over challenging processes of obtaining licensure in Alaska for some health professionals, and not having adequate reimbursement for some licensed provider types (particularly with regards to behavioral health provider types).”
Excerpted from the Alaska Primary Care Association Legislative Update Vol. 6, Issue 30.
Filed under: Of interest
July 11, 2011 • 12:30 pm 0
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released a report regarding “Occupational Aviation Fatalities” in Alaska.
Aircraft crashes are currently the second leading cause of occupational deaths in Alaska, and this study helps lend some insight as to why.
For a full story check out the Alaska Dispatch article, which contains a link to the full report as well.
Filed under: Alaska
