Tag Archives: Initiative

Healthcare and Developing Countries

The United States government’s efforts to coordinate with developing countries to enrich their healthcare provision are admirable. Donors, both corporate and individual, work with poor countries to expand their existing systems and use resources effectively. …read more

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Healthcare’s Future – Prepare Accordingly

According to Plunkett Research, the American health care industry is facing more challenges than ever. The research group cites the effect of the 2010 Healthcare Reform, the financial burden of employers who cover employee health care expenses, and physicians’ malpractice insurance fees as contributors to the heavy stress on the system. …read more

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Is Health Insurance Worth It?

Recently, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear the case against the Obama Health Care Reform. Concerned citizens have brought their complaints to the highest court. In its decision, the Court will determine the constitutionality of the proposed health care laws. …read more

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Solutions for a Social Healthcare System

I touched upon the recent developments in the Israeli health system in my last blog When Close is Not Enough. The Israeli healthcare system is a socialized service similar to Canada or England. However, it provides a much higher quality of service than most other countries. …read more

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When Close is Not Enough

In an announcement on April 10, the Israeli government awarded the development of a new hospital in Ashdod to Assuta Medical Center. Assuta is a quasi-private company…..Basically, the government awarded the project to ITSELF. …read more

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