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First Edition: January 29, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about how the health law played in last night's State-of-the-Union address by President Barack Obama.

29 Jan 2014

Scientists start clinical trial of EDP-788 oral antibiotic to treat MRSA infections

Scientists have begun the first human clinical trial of EDP-788, an investigational oral antibiotic intended to treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.

27 Jan 2014

"From Different Directions": A new art exhibit at FEGS Health & Human Services

FEGS Health & Human Services will be joined by clients and supporters to celebrate the opening of "From Different Directions," a new art exhibit at FEGS' Hudson Square Art Gallery.

27 Jan 2014

FRC releases statement in response to Supreme Court issuing interim injunction to Little Sisters of the Poor

Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court issuing a temporary injunction in the case involving the Little Sisters of the Poor against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate.

27 Jan 2014

US bishops commend Supreme Court injunction for Little Sisters of the Poor against HHS’ contraception mandate

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) welcomed the move by the U.S. Supreme Court, January 24, to extend an injunction granted by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, December 31, exempting the Little Sisters of the Poor and others in their lawsuit from the Department of Health and Human Services' contraception mandate while their appeal is pending.

27 Jan 2014

Health law enrollment hits approximately 3 million in January

Though this number is shy of earlier projections, it is getting closer to hitting monthly expectations. The administration, though, did not provided data about payment.

25 Jan 2014

Big jump in Medicaid signups reported

More than 6.3 million people were found eligible for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program since October, but it is unclear how many are newly insured since recipients must re-enroll each year. Meanwhile, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urges mayors to push their states to expand the program. News outlets also look at developments in Virginia and Florida.

24 Jan 2014

HHS develops national plan to prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections

Independent evaluators have found that measurable progress in reducing the rates of some targeted HAIs has been achieved under the umbrella of a national plan to prevent HAIs that was developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

24 Jan 2014

In Calif., Anthem leads in enrollment; Md. Glitches blamed on IBM software

At the halfway mark, industry giant Anthem Blue Cross is holding on to a slim lead among health insurance providers with a 31% share of California's exchange market. The Covered California exchange released enrollment figures Tuesday for its 11 health plans from Oct. 1 to the end of December.

24 Jan 2014

NIDA releases guide on treating teen substance abuse

Resources to help parents, health care providers, and substance abuse treatment specialists treat teens struggling with drug abuse, as well as identify and interact with those who might be at risk, were released today by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

24 Jan 2014

Loyola professor receives prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Katherine Radek, PhD, of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, has received a prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

24 Jan 2014

Viewpoints: High Court's scrutiny of home health workers law; patient 'dumping' on LA's skid row; hospital fund raising

On Tuesday the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Harris v. Quinn, ... It was brought by the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRTW), whose mission is to use "strategic litigation" to "eliminate coercive union power and compulsory unionism abuses," in this case on behalf of several personal assistants who provide in-home services to persons with disabilities under Illinois's Medicaid program.

22 Jan 2014

HHS to start with beneficiaries backlog in Medicare claims appeals

The Department of Health and Human Services moves to break up a big backlog of Medicare claims appeals, with beneficiary hearings taking precedent. In the meantime, The Fiscal Times looks at overpayment in private Medicare Fee-For-Service plans.

21 Jan 2014

Healthcare.gov's back-end system still being built

A top Obama administration official told Congress Thursday that the automated system to send payments to insurance companies is still under construction and didn't offer a completion date, media outlets report.

20 Jan 2014

New, "designer" dietary fiber may eliminate side effects of current IBS treatment

A newly-developed, "designer" dietary fiber with an added potential prebiotic effect may eliminate the side effects of current treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome which affects 10-20 percent of the population, disproportionately women.

20 Jan 2014

Shortage of mental health services underscored by health law

The impact of the health law on individuals needing mental health services, as well as on small businesses and the homeless are explored by various media outlets.

18 Jan 2014

New Aspen Dental office to be opened in Jacksonville, FL

A new Aspen Dental office is opening in Jacksonville, FL on Thursday, January 30. Located at 11806 Atlantic Blvd, the conveniently located practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

18 Jan 2014

First Edition: January 17, 2014

Today's headlines include reports from Capitol Hill about passage of a $1.1 billion spending bill as well as testimony by an Obama administration official about healthcare.gov

17 Jan 2014

Kansas State University's research shows promise to fight novel avian H7N9 influenza virus

The novel avian H7N9 influenza virus has caused more than 130 human infections with 43 deaths in China. New research, conducted under the supervision of Kansas State University's Juergen Richt, is showing promise in helping to fight this deadly virus.

17 Jan 2014

Viewpoints: Mass. abortion debate comes down to 35 feet; Tampa mayor leads charge to get young people signed up for health care

The First Amendment protects the speech of short, elderly women and large and intimidating men equally, but you would be forgiven for thinking otherwise after oral arguments before the Supreme Court Wednesday morning.

17 Jan 2014

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First Edition: January 29, 2014

Scientists start clinical trial of EDP-788 oral antibiotic to treat MRSA infections

"From Different Directions": A new art exhibit at FEGS Health & Human Services

FRC releases statement in response to Supreme Court issuing interim injunction to Little Sisters of the Poor

US bishops commend Supreme Court injunction for Little Sisters of the Poor against HHS’ contraception mandate

Health law enrollment hits approximately 3 million in January

Big jump in Medicaid signups reported

HHS develops national plan to prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections

In Calif., Anthem leads in enrollment; Md. Glitches blamed on IBM software

NIDA releases guide on treating teen substance abuse

Loyola professor receives prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Viewpoints: High Court's scrutiny of home health workers law; patient 'dumping' on LA's skid row; hospital fund raising

HHS to start with beneficiaries backlog in Medicare claims appeals

Healthcare.gov's back-end system still being built

New, "designer" dietary fiber may eliminate side effects of current IBS treatment

Shortage of mental health services underscored by health law

New Aspen Dental office to be opened in Jacksonville, FL

First Edition: January 17, 2014

Kansas State University's research shows promise to fight novel avian H7N9 influenza virus

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