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Medicare Docks Pay To Hospitals With Excessive Readmissions Ruby de Luna on News - September 25, 2012 About one out of five Medicare patients returns to the hospital within a month after being discharged. Those readmissions are often preventable. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports that starting in October Medicare will penalize...	None available
New Standardized Forms Could Simplify Shopping For Health Insurance Ruby de Luna on News - September 24, 2012 Just in time for open enrollment season — insurance companies are required to explain health benefits in plain language. As KUOW's Ruby de Luna explains, the new requirement is part of the Affordable Care Act that...	None available
San Juan Island Residents Fear Hospital Will Limit Women's Health Care Services Ruby de Luna on News - September 19, 2012 A group of San Juan Island residents are asking for assurances that a new hospital opening in November will not restrict women's health care services — that includes providing birth control and performing abortions....	None available
AARP Washington Hosts Workshop To Help Seniors Protect Themselves From Scammers Ruby de Luna on News - September 18, 2012 Scams and fraud complaints have gone up by 60 percent nationwide since 2008. They range from investment schemes to insurance fraud. People ages 69 and older tend to fall victim. They're targeted because they tend to...	None available
New School Meals Focus On Fruits And Vegetables Ruby de Luna on News - September 7, 2012 Kids going back to school this week will notice some changes in their lunch menus. There will be more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The changes are part of new nutrition requirements from the US Department of Agriculture....	None available
Seattle Law Mandates Paid Sick Leave Ruby de Luna on News - August 31, 2012 Seattle's Paid Sick Leave Ordinance takes effect next month. The law requires businesses with more than four employees to provide paid time off. KUOW's Ruby de Luna looks into what to expect from the new law.	None available
Seattle's Road Safety Campaign Aims For Zero Fatalities Ruby de Luna on News - August 30, 2012 Coming soon to Seattle: road signs that say Be Super Safe. The signs are part of the city's plan to improve road safety. The campaign's goal is to achieve zero fatalities and injuries on the roads. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports....	None available
Pediatric Group Shifts Policy On Circumcision Ruby de Luna on News - August 27, 2012 The issue of infant circumcision has been controversial. For years the American Academy of Pediatrics has remained neutral. It has said there are some health benefits and there are some risks to the procedure. In essence,...	None available
Western Wash. Gets Heat Advisory, Officials Offer Tips For Staying Cool Ruby de Luna on News - August 15, 2012 Health officials are urging people to take steps to stay cool during the hot weather. Forecasters have issued a heat advisory for the next few days. Temperatures are expected to peak in the low 90s in Western Washington....	None available
Seattle Holds Workshops On Paid Sick Leave Ruby de Luna on News - August 13, 2012 Seattle is holding workshops this month to help employers get ready for a new law that takes effect in September that requires paid sick leave for workers.
Court Rules Manufacturer Responsible For Asbestos Warning Ruby de Luna on News - August 10, 2012 The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a manufacturer has a duty to warn about exposure to dangerous materials when using their products.
California Refinery Fire Could Cause Gas Price Hike Ruby de Luna on News - August 9, 2012 Washington drivers could be paying more at the pump. That's because this week's refinery fire in California is likely to affect gas prices. KUOW's Ruby de Luna has more.
Fred Hutch Study Offers New Option For Breast Cancer Treatment Ruby de Luna on News - August 2, 2012 A new study shows that combining two anti–estrogen drugs in breast cancer treatment helps extend the life of women.
Washington Could See Large Medicaid Expansion Ruby de Luna on News - July 26, 2012 Washington lawmakers met Wednesday to plan the next steps for implementing the health care law. The discussion includes enrolling people who will qualify under Medicaid expansion.
Three Challenge Kreidler For Wash. Insurance Commissioner Ruby de Luna on News - July 24, 2012 The race for the Insurance Commissioner's Office in Washington state might not be getting as much attention compared to other election races. But whoever wins the office will face a huge undertaking in the coming years as...
CDC Says US On Track For Record High Rates Of Whooping Cough Ruby de Luna on News - July 20, 2012 The number of whooping cough cases in Washington state has passed 3,000. Washington's infection rate was rising so rapidly that health officials called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help. That...
State Reaches Settlement In Autism Lawsuit Ruby de Luna on News - July 17, 2012 Autism therapy will soon be covered by state public employees' health plan. The Washington Health Care Authority has reached a settlement with families who sued the state for coverage. We get more from KUOW's Ruby de Luna....
Gates Foundation To Double Family Planning Efforts Ruby de Luna on News - July 12, 2012 The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced it will double its investment to make contraception more available in poor countries. Melinda Gates offered details yesterday at a London summit. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports....
Washington Whooping Cough Epidemic Raises Questions About Booster Timing Ruby de Luna on News - July 9, 2012 The number of whooping cough cases in Washington continues to rise. This year there are over 2,700 cases reported. Health officials say the epidemic hasn't peaked yet.
The Affordable Care Act And You Ruby de Luna on News - July 5, 2012 Now that the legal uncertainty behind the Affordable Care Act has been resolved, many states like Washington are moving forward with the law. KUOW's Ruby de Luna explains what's ahead and what consumers can expect.
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