Insured immigrants have lower medical costs than U.S.-born citizens, study finds

"Insured immigrants have lower medical expenses than insured U.S.-born citizens after taking into account their health status and other characteristics, according to a study released on Thursday and published in the American Journal of Public Health, Reuters Health reports."


http://www.news-medical.net/news/2009/05/15/Insured-immigrants-have-lower-medical-costs-than-US-born-citizens-study-finds.aspx

Public health crusader Paul Farmer could join Obama team

"Dr. Paul Farmer, the global health crusader who has crafted life-saving projects from Haiti to Rwanda, has told colleagues privately that he is mulling a possible appointment by the Obama administration to coordinate growing US overseas health initiatives."

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/05/public_health_c.html

How Hospitals Treat Same-Sex Couples

This article addresses discrimination that same-sex couples face when their partners are in the hospital. Many are denied 'family status' in making important treatment decisions. When this right is upheld, couples are often asked for paperwork to verify their relationship, a formality absent for heterosexual couples and for other family members.

Check out the article for more:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/12/how-hospitals-treat-same-sex-couples/?src=twr