Consumer confidence takes dive

Consumer confidence takes dive
St. Petersburg Times - Bigger bills for insurance, property taxes, utilities and health care also are taking a toll

Humana, Consumer Action launch Family Health Budget Web tool
bizjournals.com - Humana Inc. and advocacy group Consumer Action unveiled Tuesday the Family Health Budget -- an online resource designed to help families plan for and manage their health care expenses. need and want help budgeting for health care. The Family Health Budget

Pain presents a host of challenges
Kansas City Star - pain-management standards and guidelines, yet health care continually earns failing grades in managing job to prevent it. Health-care provider barriers include failure to assess

Report says 37% Albertans have been victims of medical error
Globe and Mail - Close to 40 per cent of Albertans say they've been a victim of medical error while being treated in the provincial health system, a new report says. of those surveyed said they feel the province's health care system is safe, 'the results also suggest that from the doctor or other health care professionals. More than two-thirds