Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Where can you get an angioplasty in West Virginia? 

Wherever the government allows you to

By John LaPlante

Filed As:  Health Care

West Virginia's governor is considering a proposal that would let people choose a facility closer at home if they wish to have an angioplasty.

It's one step forward, one step back when it comes to consumer access to this health care service: "Earlier this year, the Health Care Authority agreed to allow primary angioplasty at a greater number of hospitals, and allow elective angioplasty under a more restrictive review process."

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