Yesterday, the Annie E Casey Foundation released its 21st annual Kids Count Data Book which measures the well-being of children throughout the country.
The Data Book ranks states on ten areas of well-being. They are
Child Death Rate (deaths per 100,000 children ages 1–14)
Infant Mortality Rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Percent Low–Birthweight Babies
Percent of Children in Poverty [...]
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the White House is set to announce its list of which preventive health services will be free to consumers under the new health law. The list includes cancer screenings (including mammograms and colonoscopies), immunizations and tobacco cessation services, but does not include any birth control method.
Birth control is the [...]
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a new website, Healthcare.gov, which provides individuals and consumers with more control and information about the health care industry.
Click here to read Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius’ statement on the launch of Healthcare.gov
The site allows individuals to see the insurance plans currently available [...]
