State Health Watch Archives – August 1, 2007
August 1, 2007
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'Shocking' difference among states on quality, access, other indicators
Where one lives clearly matters for access to care when it is needed, the quality of care that can be received, and opportunities to lead healthier lives, according to a new state-by-state scorecard issued by the Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System. -
Fiscal Fitness: How States Cope: States' fiscal situations ease: NGA cautions adding to base budget
The June 2007 Fiscal Survey of States issued by the National Governors Association (NGA) and National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) reported stable state financial conditions in FY 2007 and the prospect of a steady FY 2008 for most states ... -
Report documents importance of parents to children's health coverage
The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Services and First Focus released a report demonstrating that children benefit greatly when their parents have health care coverage. -
Study: Better work force planning needed
The Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC) says that work force planning is rapidly becoming one of the most critically important functions that states need to address.