> Struggling to cope with the needs of stressed and depressed soldiers, the Army is dramatically increasing the rate at which it hires psychiatrists, social workers and psychologists. Article [1]
> A new study suggests that a small minority of hospitals are caring for the vast majority of elderly African-American patients--and that these hospitals generally provide a somewhat lower quality of care. Release [2]
> The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, working with Community Catalyst, has kicked off a $12 million effort to strengthen consumer health advocacy networks. Release [3]
> A new analysis concludes that in states where the poor get questionable healthcare, others don't get great care either. Article [4]
And Finally... Health plans aren't too thrilled with Michael Moore's new documentary, "Sicko." Surprised? Article [5]
Links:
[1] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070615/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/military_mental_health
[2] http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/newsreleasesdetail.jsp?id=10497
[3] http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/newsreleasesdetail.jsp?id=10499
[4] http://www.upi.com/Health_Business/Analysis/2007/06/14/analysis_bad_care_for_poor_bad_for_all/1315/
[5] http://www.upi.com/Health_Business/Briefing/2007/06/13/insurers_fire_back_at_moores_sicko/8024/