Cost of Asthma on Society
From 2001 to 2011, the number of people with asthma grew by 28 percent. This constant rise in asthma means the cost of asthma has also grown. In 2002, the total cost of asthma in the United States was $53 billion. In 2007, the cost of asthma grew to $56 billion. This is
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A new study suggests the State of Iowa could save tens-of-thousands of lives and billions of dollars if policy makers increased investment in efforts to reduce chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and arthritis. Candace DeMatteis is the policy
May 23, 2016
The Hill
By: Kenneth Thorpe
One of the nation's largest Medicare contractors just decided that it won't cover a proven new heart monitor that tracks signs of heart failure. That's terrible news for millions of Americans suffering from cardiac disease.
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May 23, 2016
Nevada Appeal
Bernice Martin Mathews
Here are some hard, cold facts that should affect how all of us think about the current political season and the decisions we’ll make in November. If we do not do something now
May 18, 2016
Morning Consultant
Helen Durkin
When the presidential candidates are challenged with voter questions on how they’ll drive down the cost of healthcare, the word “prevention” should pop right out.
Personal tales of heavy premiums, rising
May 18, 2016
The Capitol Times
By: Arthur Taggart
During our state’s presidential primary debate this spring, there was great focus on job growth in Wisconsin and whether or not we’re on the winning or losing end of the
May 11, 2016
Elko Daily Free Press
By: Bernice Martin Mathews
Here’s are some hard, cold facts that should affect how all of us think about the current political season and the decisions we’ll make in November. If we do not do something now about the costly chronic
May 6, 2016
The Des Moines Register
Linda Abbott and Gary E. Rosenthal
As Americans continue to suffer from a chronic disease epidemic, Iowans are leading the battle against this rising tide — especially as it relates to our rural
April 27, 2016
The Miami Herald
By: Marisel Losa
Collaboration is key when it comes to working toward a solution. This is true for a number of issues, and community health is no exception.
The Health Council of South
April 25, 2016
Leader-Telegram
By: Rick Wallin
I am concerned about the rise in chronic diseases, and particularly I am concerned by how little is being said about this during the presidential election. Some