Partners In the Mission

Religious Exemption Unaltered

Today the department is announcing that the final rule on preventive health services will ensure that women with health insurance coverage will have access to the full range of the Institute of Medicine’s recommended preventive services, including all FDA -approved forms of contraception.

The USCCB response:

To force American citizens to choose between violating their consciences and forgoing their healthcare is literally unconscionable.
- Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan

UPDATE: CHA Response:

The Catholic Health Association is disappointed that the definition of a religious employer was not broadened in today’s announcement by HHS regarding the final rule on preventive health services for women. This was a missed opportunity to be clear on appropriate conscience protection.

1 week ago

My involvement is in preserving a morally sound Catholic identity and in making sure that our health care institutions are faithful to the call of the Church to make health care accessible to as many as possible, especially the poor and vulnerable.

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Diocese of Louisville

Catholic Health Care and the Role of the Archbishop

(Source: courier-journal.com)

1 week ago

National Vocation Awareness Week 2012

As the Church in the United States observes & celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week, have you considered a career in Catholic Healthcare?

You could serve as a mission leader, ethicist, or provide spiritual care. Of course there are countless clinical and administrative opportunities to consider as well.

God knows we need you.

2 weeks ago

The interest of society in the enforcement of employment discrimination statutes is undoubtedly important. But so, too, is the interest of religious groups in choosing who will preach their beliefs, teach their faith and carry out their mission.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.

This is quite significant. I’m anxious about how it will be applicable to Catholic Healthcare.

(Source: The New York Times)

2 weeks ago

God chose the most ignorant one. If there was anyone more ignorant than I am, God would have chosen him instead of me.

St. André Besette

(Source: giveusthisday.org)

3 weeks ago

Looking for a Place to Die

In this op-ed, an oncology nurse eloquently articulates a (more common than not) challenge in end of life care.

1 month ago

Modern Healthcare found that subsidized medical care accounted for 1.52% or less of overall expenses at about half of the U.S. hospitals included in the analysis. Meanwhile, just 7% of studied hospitals devoted at least 5% of expenses to charity care.

How much do hospitals spend on charity care? Analysis: Less than 2% - The Advisory Board Daily Briefing

1 month ago