Vote scheduled for Texas social studies guidelines

May 25, 2010


A vote was set for Friday for finishing changes to Texas guidelines for public school social studies curriculum.
Austin (WiredPRNews.com) – A vote was set for Friday for the finishing of changes to social studies curriculum guidelines in the state of Texas. As reported by CBS 11 News, the state board met to discuss standards set […]

Regional differences found in medical diagnoses

May 15, 2010


A new study suggests there are regional differences in the diagnosis of patients on Medicare.
Chicago (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study suggests that one’s location may affect their probability of being diagnosed as ill. As reported by Reuters, the study found that Medicare patients living in some areas of the country are more likely to be […]

Congress passes monumental health care bill

March 22, 2010


Congress voted to approve historic health care legislation on Sunday.
Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – President Barack Obama’s sweeping health care legislation was passed by Congress on Sunday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the House voted 219-212 in favor of the bill designed to provide health care coverage for millions of Americans who currently do not […]

Senate begins partisan debate on health care

December 2, 2009


The Senate began debating health care legislation on Monday.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – The Senate opened its partisan debate on health care legislation Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the debate is expected to continue over the course of the next few weeks as Democrats and Republicans each hold steadfast to their positions regarding […]

Canada Health Care System Examined

August 30, 2009


The country’s universal health care system is brought into the debate on Obama’s plans for reform.
Press Release – Wired PR News – The universal health care system in place in Canada has come under scrutiny as those opposing President Barack Obama’s plans for health care reform attempt to paint it in a negative light. As […]

Obama Discusses Health Care Reform at Forum

July 5, 2009


The president makes a pitch on health care reform.
Press Release Service- Wired PR News – President Barack Obama spoke about health care reform on Wednesday at a community college forum. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Obama hugged cancer patient Debby Smith, who has problems maintaining employment and obtaining health insurance due to her […]

Democrats Question Voting Power for Health Plan

June 22, 2009


Some in the president’s party are reportedly questioning whether there are enough votes to pass his comprehensive health plan.
Wired PR News – Some are questioning whether President Barack Obama’s plan for health care has enough votes to pass in the House and Senate. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), in an attempt to reach […]

Social Security and Medicare Hurt By Recession

May 14, 2009


Finances for Social Security and Medicare are quickly depleting due to the recession.
Wired PR News – Social Security and Medicare funds are reportedly quickly depleting due to the recession. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the government announced on Tuesday that funds for both are expected to become bankrupt sooner than formerly predicted.
As noted […]

Obama Seeks Additional Health Care Aid

February 28, 2009


The President is proposing that over $600 billion in aid be set aside for health care over the next ten years.
WiredPRNews.com – President Barack Obama is seeking $634 billion in health care aid to be set aside over the course of ten years. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Obama’s request of Congress will […]

Medicare Gives Doctors Incentives for Using e-Prescriptions

December 16, 2008


Doctors receive a greater push to switch to electronic prescriptions with new Medicare incentives.
Wired PR News.com – More emphasis is now being placed on getting physicians to make the switch to going paperless when administering prescriptions. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), beginning in January, Medicare will provide bonus pay for some doctors who […]

 
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