Dog bites recognized as public health problem

Article Abstract:

Preventative measures should be taken to reduce the number of dog bite injuries. Every year 800,000 people are bitten severely enough to require medical attention, a disproportionate number of them children. People need to be educated to stand still and remain calm when approached by a strange dog. Dog owners need to know that certain breeds and non-neutered males are more aggressive and that obedience training is crucial. The veterinarians' professional organization is teaming with an insurance company to develop a brochure. Doctors should discuss pets with patients as part of preventative care.

Methods, Prevention, Training, Patient education, Dogs, Bites and stings, Bites (Injuries), Stings (Injuries), Dog training

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Are Medicaid reforms on the horizon?

Article Abstract:

Pres Clinton's proposed 1998 budget includes a per capita cap on the federal portion of Medicaid spending. The administration believes this in addition to changes in the welfare laws would save $9 billion by the year 2002. The cap would be based on each state's 1996 Medicaid budget. However, this will penalize states that aggressively reduced their spending levels that year. Medicaid spending has already declined slightly from previous years for several reasons. One is that the number of people enrolling in Medicaid programs is decreasing.

Finance, Political aspects, Health care reform, Medicaid

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