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U.S. Residents To Pay Greater Share Of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Coverage In 2009, Report Finds
U.S. residents enrolled in employer-sponsored health plans will contribute an average of 41% of their health care costs in 2009, the largest share to date, according to a study released on Monday by the Seattle-based actuarial consulting firm Milliman, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The report looked at employer-sponsored preferred provider organizations plans in 14 metropolitan cities. Researchers found that total medical costs for a typical family of four in 2009 are expected to reach $16,771, up by 7.4% from 2008. Employers are expected to pay $9,947 of that, and employees are expected to contribute $4,004 through health plan premiums and another $2,820 through out-of-pocket costs such as copayments and deductibles. In addition, the report found that consumption of medical services is expected to be flat this year for the first time ever. Kate Fitch, a consultant at Milliman, attributed the slowdown to better disease management and wellness programs. However, per unit medical costs are up, and hospital outpatient care had the highest growth in 2009 (Yee, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 5/18).The report also found variations in medical costs by city. Miami had the highest health costs for a family of four at an average of $20,282 in 2008, almost 21% higher than the national average, followed by New York City at $19,684. Phoenix had the lowest at $14,857 (Dorschner, Miami Herald, 5/19).The report is available online.
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A new US study has added to existing knowledge about the million or so brain cells in our gut by using lab mice to show that it can also grow
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Mental Health Patients Neglected And Forgotten, UK

-39% of suicides by hanging took place when the patient was supposed to be subject to observation by staff -30% of wards were running at more than 100% occupancy -Some staff who might be engaged in restraint practices had no training -On many wards low level harassment was the norm A shocking report from the Mental Health Act Commission released reveals the shameful conditions of many of our mental health wards where poor practice is entrenched, staff are overstretched and often lack the basic skills to prevent tragedies occurring. Leading mental health charity Mind was alarmed to learn that almost 40 per cent of suicides by hanging took place while patients were supposed to be subject to staff observation. In one appalling case, a patient found hanging was already showing signs of rigor mortis when discovered, despite supposedly being subject to staff observation every 15 minutes. Mind"s Chief Executive Paul Farmer said: "This report highlights some astounding failings in delivering even the most basic level of care. When a ward fails to provide a safe and secure place where people can receive good quality therapeutic treatment, the whole purpose of the ward is thrown into question. They can become a place of neglect rather than recovery." "It"s clear that staff on some wards are stretched to the limit, so much so that it makes patient observation a physical impossibility. There is also a worrying lack of basic training, particularly with restraint procedures, jeopardising patient safety with potentially fatal consequences." "But it would be wrong to suggest that all wards are performing poorly. There are some shining examples of high quality inpatient care, where innovation and patient involvement ensures that a truly therapeutic service is delivered. The challenge is to make this a reality across the board." "Later this week the Government will publish New Horizons, its consultation document on the future of mental health services for the next decade and central to this must be a commitment to make quality inpatient care a reality for all who need it. In addition, the new Care Quality Commission must use all its powers to stamp out poor practice and promote the highest levels of safety and care." Mind


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