Archive for February, 2008

What types of agency problems do health care organizations in particular have to face?

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

chizben asked: What types of agency problems do health care organizations in particular have to face? How are agency relationships (such as that between patient and physician) related to cost? What are some possible methods of resolving these agency problems?Emory

Do you have any novel ideas for volunteer community health services?

Monday, February 18th, 2008

tankerniko asked: I'm a senior medical student and am part of a community service association at my school. I'm looking for ideas for activities or services that could be organized in order to make a difference and have a positive impact on communities' health.Priscilla

What’s the difference between Long Term Health Insurance?

Monday, February 18th, 2008

BabyQuestions asked: What's the difference between Long Term Health Insurance and Long Term Life Insurance? I want to make sure my parents are probably covered as they are now in their 50's. The goal is to get them covered for in house nursing care instead of a nursing home.Randal

What is your opinion as to why health insurance costs so much?

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Carrie Ann asked: We recently got a quote for health insurance for $614! That is with employer paying half of employee's portion. Am I crazy or is this a bloated amount?Alexis

How do you get out of a rental lease when you feel your health and child’s health is at risk?

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

rgirly asked: I moved from out of state for a new job only to discover the apartment I chose is located next to a nuclear plant, toxic dump landfill, and chemical plant. I am 7 months pregnant and have found startling statistics of rising cancer rates in the area and ...

Where do you receive you best health care treatments?

Friday, February 8th, 2008

NutriDoc asked: Do you prefer to receive you health enhancing care at an office or a spa? At a retreat or in your neighborhood? What health care treatments do you use to 'feel better'?Sandy

How would a person go about obtaining a license to practice home health care?

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Gina E asked: I don't mind working in home health care, but hate working for agencies. I would love to be a free-lance health care worker, but was wondering if anyone knows the steps on how to get a license to do that? Thanks for your help.Jessica

Is expanded health insurance coverage the answer to the health care issue in our country?

Friday, February 1st, 2008

El Duderino asked: I've seen some of the proposals by the presidential candidates advocating expanded health insurance coverage. Is this subsidizing health insurance companies? Are companies that are in business for a profit the best means for health care?Elaine