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LSDF awards $1.5M grants to advance the development of health-related technologies

The Life Sciences Discovery Fund (LSDF) today announced nearly $1.5 million in Proof of Concept grants to Washington for-profit and non-profit organizations to foster translation of health-related technologies from idea to market launch.

2 Jul 2013

New research paper explains how pregnancy provides a window to future health

Physicians with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine released a paper today that provides significant insight into future health conditions that women are likely to experience, and that can be detected early based on information relating to the course of pregnancy.

2 Jul 2013

UNC scientists use GEMMs to develop biomarkers for molecular subtypes of human breast cancer

It's a GEMM of a system. Genetically engineered mouse models that is. Using them allows scientists to study cancer in a way that more naturally mimics how human tumors exist within the complex environment of the body.

2 Jul 2013

Nearly half of states opt not to expand Medicaid

With most state legislative sessions coming to a close, 23 states and the District of Columbia have agreed to expand the program, as laid out under the health law. Many of the others will leave billions of federal dollars on the table, while a handful are still undecided.

2 Jul 2013

Contraceptive exemption for religious groups finalized

The rule, issued under the health care law, attempts to quell the controversy by balancing the interests of women with the concerns of the Roman Catholic Church and other employers with religious objections to providing coverage for contraceptives.

2 Jul 2013

NPC and George Washington SPHHS selects recipient of two-year fellowship in CER policy

The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) and the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) today announced the selection of Chuck Shih, Ph.D., as the recipient of a new two-year fellowship in comparative effectiveness research (CER) policy.

2 Jul 2013

Researchers use two new methods to detect levels of ALK protein expression in NSCLC

The implementation of personalized health care in cancer relies on the identification and characterization of cancer biomarkers and the availability of accurate detection systems and therapies for those biomarkers.

2 Jul 2013

OBI advances Phase IIb clinical trial of Oxycyte for treatment of TBI

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc., ("OBI") (NASDAQ: OXBT), today announced enrollment of the first subject in the second cohort of its global Phase IIb clinical trial to investigate the safety and tolerability of Oxycyte® in patients with severe, non-penetrating traumatic brain injury ("STOP-TBI").

2 Jul 2013

MemorialCare partners with SimonMed to operate five imaging centers in convenient locations

MemorialCare Medical Foundation, the physician group division of MemorialCare Health System in Southern California, announced it has entered into a joint venture partnership with SimonMed, a prominent imaging company, to operate five imaging centers in convenient locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties.

2 Jul 2013

Stakes are high for rollout of health exchanges

An estimated 7 million people will shop for individual health coverage this fall in the new online health insurance marketplaces, with another 2 million seeking coverage through the law's small business program. Federal and state officials are working full tilt to have them ready in time.

2 Jul 2013

First Edition: July 1, 2013

Today's headlines include a variety of weekend news reports, including coverage of the Obama administration's final contraceptive coverage rule as well as a range of other stories on health law implementation issues.

1 Jul 2013

RIDEA joint-venture with Bickford acquires $135M for 17 assisted living, memory care communities

National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE:NHI) announced today that its RIDEA joint-venture with Bickford Senior Living ("Bickford") has acquired 17 assisted living and memory care communities for a total purchase price of $135 million. NHI owns 85% of the joint-venture and Bickford owns 15%. The

1 Jul 2013

MAXIMUS completes acquisition of Health Management Limited

MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Health Management Limited, an independent provider of occupational health care services in the United Kingdom.

1 Jul 2013

Study: Tobacco control measures to prevent some 7.4 million premature deaths by 2050

Tobacco control measures put in place in 41 countries between 2007 and 2010 will prevent some 7.4 million premature deaths by 2050, according to a study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization today.

1 Jul 2013

Viewpoints: The entitlement crisis is not over; VA needs to deal more effectively with mental health issues; Iowa gives governor new abortion duty

Americans are used to hearing that health care will bust the budget. The Congressional Budget Office projected last year that Medicare, Medicaid and other government health programs would eat up 9.6 percent to 10.4 percent of the nation's gross domestic product by 2037, crowding out many other vital programs. But a new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development suggests that the United States is not the only country that will struggle to contain public spending on medical care (Eduardo Porter, 6/27).

29 Jun 2013

Texas steels for new abortion bill fight -- set for Monday

A special session set for Monday in Texas will reignite debate over a controversial abortion bill that was blocked this week after a marathon filibuster and shouting fracas by the bill's detractors. Texas Gov. Rick Perry was critical of the lawmaker who led the filibuster.

29 Jun 2013

State highlights: Maine to permit Rx drugs from Canada; Ore. to levy hospital, nursing home assessment tax

For the first time in several years, a state has acted to allow its citizens to purchase prescription drugs by mail from other countries. The idea is to take advantage of those nations' lower prices, which can be half the cost of those at American pharmacies (Rovner, 6/27).

29 Jun 2013

Panel studying long-term care issues holds first meeting

The commission, established by Congress in January, faces some hurdles in getting a report done by September.

29 Jun 2013

In states that opt-out of Medicaid expansion, low-income residents won't face insurance mandate

A rule published Wednesday exempts low-income people from the health law's requirement to buy insurance if they live in states that decide against expanding Medicaid. News outlets also report on the latest related developments from Ohio, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Oklahoma and California.

29 Jun 2013

Impact of health law on costs reaches beyond premium pricetags

Much of the debate about the overhaul's costs has focused on "rate shock," but other issues also are in play.

29 Jun 2013

Health Care News and Research

LSDF awards $1.5M grants to advance the development of health-related technologies

New research paper explains how pregnancy provides a window to future health

UNC scientists use GEMMs to develop biomarkers for molecular subtypes of human breast cancer

Nearly half of states opt not to expand Medicaid

Contraceptive exemption for religious groups finalized

NPC and George Washington SPHHS selects recipient of two-year fellowship in CER policy

Researchers use two new methods to detect levels of ALK protein expression in NSCLC

OBI advances Phase IIb clinical trial of Oxycyte for treatment of TBI

MemorialCare partners with SimonMed to operate five imaging centers in convenient locations

Stakes are high for rollout of health exchanges

First Edition: July 1, 2013

RIDEA joint-venture with Bickford acquires $135M for 17 assisted living, memory care communities

MAXIMUS completes acquisition of Health Management Limited

Study: Tobacco control measures to prevent some 7.4 million premature deaths by 2050

Viewpoints: The entitlement crisis is not over; VA needs to deal more effectively with mental health issues; Iowa gives governor new abortion duty

Texas steels for new abortion bill fight -- set for Monday

State highlights: Maine to permit Rx drugs from Canada; Ore. to levy hospital, nursing home assessment tax

Panel studying long-term care issues holds first meeting

In states that opt-out of Medicaid expansion, low-income residents won't face insurance mandate

Impact of health law on costs reaches beyond premium pricetags

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