100 Global Health Blogs That Will Open Your Eyes is an excellent resource for company executives, clinicians, researchers, consumers and in fact anybody that would like (or needs) to understand how global healthcare works.

Blog post author Christina Laun characterizes the research:

These global health care blogs reflect the concerns from people of all countries and walks of life and can help you learn about health care issues that affect people young and old. Check these out to learn about technology, drugs, food safety and much more.

The 100 Global Health Blogs are neatly placed into the following sections for easy reference.

Global Health News and Views, Development and Policy, HIV/AIDS, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Country and Continent Specific, Projects and Organizations, Technology, Medical Professionals, Environmental Health, Water and Food Safety, Miscellaneous

Dan Meuser, until recently President at Pride Mobility, is now focusing his time 100% on state GOP politics. More at The Bulletin. Hopefully with his experience he can help bring better quality and cost effective healthcare to those that need it - especially the 40 million uninsured Americans.

In the heady days of Medicare cost cuts, national competitive bidding, healthcare industry protests, the political healthcare reform proposals of Clinton, Obama, McCain – as well as the Michael Moore take on all these things – here is a cost cutting solution from the prosperous central European country – the Czech Republic.

Formally free doctor visits for patients are now $1.85, the same for prescriptions, and a hospital stay is about $3.60 per day. (Comparison for US readers – a gallon of gas costs upwards of $8).

There is an annual cap of $300 for the patient fee. Of course the indigent are treated for free anyway (why wouldn’t they be).

The result is that prescriptions have fallen 40%, the public insurer (read Medicare equivalent) has saved $100 million and providers have increased revenues by $62 million in the first three months of the new program.

Health care fees trouble Eastern Europe

PRESS RELEASE

Healthy Living Expo 2008

A chance for companies to showcase their newest supplements, products and equipment for a healthy living.

This year’s expo will again be held in the Fountain Court at Sandton City, on 5th – 7th September 2008.

2007’s event was a great success, with almost all the stall holders agreeing that their sales and exposure had certainly been boosted by the enormous volume of traffic through the vibrant centre.

This is a great opportunity for consumers to see what new products have been developed in the last year, as well as displaying new health equipment and a variety of supplements for a healthy lifestyle.

The Healthy Living Expo is supported by the HPASA (Health Products Association South Africa), with the aim of updating the industry and consumers on the latest scientific information regarding health, and related topics.
The HPASA is a respected and professional body, promoting ethical behaviour and ensuring that manufacturing and advertising of health products follow regulation.

The health product market is currently generating approx R 2,5 billion per annum, and steadily growing, encompassing as well Complimentary and Alternative medicines, some of which will be on show at the expo.

S.A. Natural Products will be displaying at this years expo, releasing a new product called A. Vogel Multiforce Alkaline Powder.
“This combination of calcium, magnesium and potassium has a beneficial effect on acid levels in the body and is vital for good health. Multiforce fills the gap in the market for the demand of Alkaline powder.” says Irma Schutte of S.A.Natural Products.

Dr. C Chuma from Lighthouse Pharma states that they are the Vitabiotics representatives for South Africa.
They provide a range of products from Feroglobin, an iron supplement used to maintain energy and helping with blood oxygenation, as well as a variety of products to aid in pregnancy, osteoporosis, menopause, and also including Wellman and Wellwoman tablets, a range of multivitamins.

Exhibiting again this year is the top-class Mangwanani Spa, offering amazing pamper packages at a choice of 7 spas around the country, this ultimate spa experience is something not to be missed out on.

The HEALTHY LIVING EXPO 2008 is definitely worth a visit by anyone interested in health and a healthy lifestyle.

Heather van Heerden
McNaughton and Associates
+27(0)21713 3360

Michael Moore takes on U.S. health care Something on the lighter side - or maybe not if you are in the healthcare industry…