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July 1, 2009

Lead Story: Uninsured with Asthma, Data Shows Many Less Likely To Take Daily Meds
Uninsured Americans with asthma are less likely to take daily preventive medicine to prevent asthma attacks.

Keeping Track of Your Health Information
Your doctor's medical charts and other health information don't automatically appear at different doctors' offices or hospitals. Personal health records can help keep track of this vital health information.

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Participating in a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council
Health care organizations are partnering with consumers to reduce risks and improve quality.

Study Finds Fewer Families Can Afford Health Insurance
Without access to health insurance through work, 30 million families remain uninsured. AHRQ examines this phenomenon.

Lead Story: New Quality and Disparities Reports Show Only Weak Progress
AHRQ's 2008 Quality and Disparities reports show that the annual rate of improvement in health care quality is very low, and patient safety is actually getting worse rather than better.

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