Sharon Johnson, Author at Women's eNews

Pensioners Face Betrayal in Detroit’s Bankruptcy Push

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● September 17, 2013

The Motor City’s government retirees have a lot on the line when Detroit managers argue this week to cut their pensions. Workers in other impoverished cities could be affected by what happens in the largest municipal bankruptcy.

‘Young Invincibles’ Jingle Keys to Health Reform

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● September 3, 2013

As the Affordable Care Act gets close, younger Americans are being courted by both sides of the debate. Precarious finances–rather than opposition to paying for older people’s health care–could stop many from signing up.

Yellen Hangs Glass Ceiling Over Wall Street Battle

By Sharon Johnson ● Employment ● August 21, 2013

The debate over who will take over at the Federal Reserve unites women’s rights activists and Wall Street reformists. Their female champion faces an Old Boy favorite who once famously expressed doubt about women’s intellectual capacity.

GOP Places Big Wager on Anti-Abortion Vote in 2014

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● August 3, 2013

The GOP’s steady drumbeat of laws restricting abortion signals the party’s strategy to make an election issue out of a social issue that–unlike same-sex marriage –still finds Americans still deeply divided.

Sequester Cuts Lifelines for ‘Invisible’ Women

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● July 9, 2013

Older women are losing Meals on Wheels, single mothers are losing Head Start and domestic-violence victims are going back to perpetrators out of desperation. Service providers say the cuts hit people who don’t show up to lobby legislators.

How Many Nurses? ACA Intensifies Hospital Debate

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● July 7, 2013

Opponents of minimum-staffing bills say they are too rigid, but supporters say more nurses will improve hospital outcomes as the Affordable Care Act boosts patient admissions and aims to lower rates of infection.

Computer Project Set to Improve Breast Cancer Care

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● June 19, 2013

It’s a data gathering and analysis network announced earlier this month at a major oncology meeting. With more information about what works, derived from thousands of electronic records, CancerLinQ will enable doctors to better customize treatments.

After Costly Cancer-Gene Testing, Treatments Add Up

By Sharon Johnson ● Commentary ● June 3, 2013

Angelina Jolie’s surgeries to prevent breast cancer are widely known. But how do most women handle the bills for prophylactic mastectomy, hospitalization, reconstructive surgery? Second of two stories on costs of BRCA testing and treatment.

Angelina Jolie Raises Big Question of Coverage

By Sharon Johnson ● Health & Science ● June 1, 2013

What if you decide to follow the Hollywood star’s example and get genetic testing for your chances of developing breast cancer? Then you face the questions of whether you’re covered and meet reimbursement criteria. First of two stories.

Home Health Aides Keep Watchful Wait on Obama

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● May 21, 2013

Critics say federal wage protections for these workers will drive elderly and disabled people into institutionalized settings. Advocates say that hasn’t happened in states that currently extend the minimum wage to home care workers.

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