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Original Source By Jane Gross For many of us, elderly parents and adult children alike, nothing is more complicated or consequential than understanding the differences between the many available permutations of long-term care, choosing which is most appropriate for our families and figuring out how…

We are now 15 years into our democracy and we have yet to remove one of the most important barriers to access to health by the poor - money. The 1994 National Health Plan of the ANC called for ensuring that all South Africans, rich…

On July 15, 2008, Gara LaMarche, President of The Atlantic Philanthropies, and The Atlantic Philanthropies received the Raul Yzaguirre President's Award from the National Council of La Raza. Below is the press release. NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO TO FEATURE PROMINENT SPEAKERS AND CURRENT…

Original Source by MARTIN WALL, Industry Correspondent INDUSTRY REACTION:THE VHI said the Supreme Court decision to strike down the risk equalisation scheme could have serious consequences for older and chronically ill people. The VHI's chief executive Jimmy Tolan said the company, which stood to receive…

By PAUL KRUGMAN Op-Ed Columnist It was the worst of days, it was the best of days. On Wednesday, Senate Democrats capitulated to the Bush administration on wiretapping - with Barack Obama joining the coalition of the craven. Later that day, however, those same Senate…

By GUY BOULTON An array of unions and liberal activist groups in Wisconsin have joined a national coalition that plans to spend $40 million to push for health care reform, particularly universal coverage, in the coming election. The Health Care for America Now coalition, a…

Engage Texas, an Atlantic grantee, organised the 30 March 2011 “Cover Texas Now!” Rally highlighted in this article. Their mission is to protect and expand health care for those who need it most.  AUSTIN, Texas — Teresa Little needs Texas Medicaid services if she doesn't want…

South Africa's model of health care financing is "primitive" and will be abandoned, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said. "The present system of health care financing can no longer be allowed to go on, because it is simply unsustainable," Motsoaledi said during his budget vote speech…

Washington, D.C. - To help implement local outreach efforts to enroll children and families in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the National League of Cities (NLC) today awarded grants and technical assistance to eight cities.The Cities Expanding Health Access for Children and Families…

Young adults, like these keg standers, could be more likely to qualify for Obamacare's special enrollment periods. (Photo: doyougotinsurance.com)By Jason MillmanObamacare open enrollment may finally be over, but the opportunities to sign up for coverage aren't. Some people may qualify for special enrollment periods during…