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Gloria Jean's life was good until she was injured in an auto accident. It had not been her fault, but the other driver lacked insurance and Gloria Jean's insurance was poor. She struggled with the pain, and her boss noticed her slowdown and dismissed her. Eventually she found less physically demanding work - for a lot less money. The pain continued and a visit to the emergency room one intolerable night revealed other problems, including diabetes and elevated blood pressure. Medications were crucial for Gloria Jean to have the same quality of life - to have life at all - yet they were expensive. So tonight, like last night, Gloria Jean ate catfood for dinner. And tonight, Gloria Jean saved just enough money to buy her pills for one more week.

This is our health-care system in America. A system where the social contract, premised upon the quid pro quo of hard work and support for democracy, is broken. More than forty-three million people lack insurance. For them there are few health care options. Dermabrasion, Botox, and therapeutic massage are not in their vocabulary. This was not how it was meant to be. This cannot be justice in America.

health care reform, uninsured, public health, welfare law, Medicare

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Drawing on criminological, communications and marketing theory, a booklet containing facts about the criminal justice system (CJS) was designed and delivered to over 2,000 members of the public in three different ways. Knowledge of, and attitudes toward, the CJS were tested before and after receipt of the booklet and the results compared with a control group. The experiment provides evidence, based on a rigorous research methodology, that effective presentation of national and local crime statistics and other CJS information can have a positive impact on public confidence. The findings also demonstrate that the delivery mechanism of information is also important.

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Professor Singer and Ms. Johnson Lantz provide a cogent overview of Catholic health care in the United States and address three key issues affecting Catholic health care in the coming years. First, the authors address the need for clarity in canonical and ethical interpretation. The authors note that as health care systems continue to develop across wider geographic and diocesan lines, the interrelationship between Catholic and secular providers is becoming increasingly important. To foster that relationship, Catholic health care providers need to ensure clear, consistent doctrinal interpretations regarding the tenets of Catholic health care. Second, the authors stress that Catholic health care providers need to focus on the consolidation of Catholic health care delivery at the national, regional and local levels. Market dynamics and community needs will continue to draw Catholic providers into new and varied collaborations, and thus providers need to be prepared to adapt to these changes. Third, the authors highlight the need for Catholic providers to prepare for a shift toward lay sponsorship models. The authors conclude that successful Catholic health care organizations must maintain strong mission and business fundamentals in an increasingly competitive reimbursement and regulatory environment.