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Providence Service Corporation remarks on passage of health care reform bill

The Providence Service Corporation today commented on last night's historical congressional action. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate version of the health care reform bill as well as a reconciliation bill making some modifications to the original Senate act, called the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. The bills make a number of sweeping changes to Medicaid and insurance coverage for America's poor, a mission Providence has embraced since its inception in 1997.

23 Mar 2010

Federal health reform bill unconstitutional, 38 states to pass legislation for stopping ObamaCare

Today the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is accelerating its nationwide effort to block the federal requirement to purchase health insurance, a key component of the health reform bill passed last night by Congress.

23 Mar 2010

Heavy drinkers more likely to have adverse health-related practices

Women and men who engage in frequent heavy drinking report significantly worse health-related practices, according to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study in the journal Addiction Research & Theory.

23 Mar 2010

NRF expresses disappointment at the House’s passage of health care reform legislation

The National Retail Federation today expressed extreme disappointment at the House’s passage of sweeping health care reform legislation over the weekend, saying added labor costs under the bill will cost many retail workers their jobs.

23 Mar 2010

Pew Home Visiting Campaign director comments on maternal and infant home visiting provisions

John Schlitt, director of the Pew Home Visiting Campaign, a project of the Pew Center on the States, issued the following statement today, commenting on maternal and infant home visiting provisions included in Health Care Reform legislation as passed by the 111th United States Congress. The bill establishes a $1.5 billion federal grant program for evidence-based state home visitation for new and expectant families.

23 Mar 2010

More awareness and earlier diagnosis of brain cancer needed

One of the UK’s largest surveys of brain cancer sufferers and carers, conducted by the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, suggests that GPs and the general public need better guidance on spotting the key symptoms to aid earlier diagnosis and improve survival.

23 Mar 2010

Senate can still reject effort to bury health care choices, says NTU Vice President

"The House may have passed its latest, flawed attempt at health care reform, which translates to billions of dollars in new taxes and penalties on those who can least afford it, but the fight is far from finished. Even though President Obama will likely sign H.R. 3590 into law, the Senate must also consider the House's reconciliation package, H.R. 4872.

23 Mar 2010

iHealthCast.com launched to allow patients consult with doctors from home

Most people want better access to health care for themselves and their family, however a major obstacle in achieving this is the time and hassle involved in seeing a doctor. Many find the whole process discouraging.

23 Mar 2010

Epilepsy Foundation's week of activities to be held to raise awareness of epilepsy and seizures

More than 5,000 people are expected to participate in the Epilepsy Foundation's week of activities March 23 through 27 to raise public awareness of epilepsy and seizures, increase funding for programs and research, and empower people with epilepsy to become advocates for better health care.

23 Mar 2010

Governor Rendell disappointed over lawsuit to block fair competition in Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace

On the heels of the sweeping national legislation passed last night to reform the nation's health care system, Governor Edward G. Rendell today expressed his concern and disappointment about a lawsuit filed last week attempting to block the state Insurance Department from doing its job to ensure free and fair competition in Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace.

23 Mar 2010

Passage of health care bill full of deceit, backroom deals and arm twisting, says GOOOH

GOOOH Founder Tim Cox said, "Whether you are for or against the health care bill passed by Congress yesterday, almost every person in America is disgusted with the politics in Washington and politicians in general. The process of passing this bill has been full of deceit and the policy is laced with disaster.

23 Mar 2010

Treating RNA segment in wounds may increase protein levels for growth of skin cells

Scientists have determined that chronic wounds might have trouble healing because of the actions of a tiny piece of a molecular structure in cells known as RNA.

23 Mar 2010

Passage of health insurance reforms should spur action to ensure quality maternal care

Now that health insurance reform legislation has passed, President Obama and Congress must urgently turn their attention to ensuring quality maternal care for every American woman to reduce rising deaths and complications during pregnancy and childbirth, Amnesty International said today.

23 Mar 2010

Health care reform will create significant improvements in long-term care: NCCNHR

The House of Representatives' passage last night of health care reform will create the most significant improvements and changes in long-term care in a generation. NCCNHR, which led the effort to pass the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, championed provisions in the bill that will increase transparency of nursing home operations and quality; improve the safety of people receiving care in long-term care facilities and their homes; and strengthen agencies that investigate neglect and abuse of the elderly, including the long-term care ombudsman program.

23 Mar 2010

You and your baby may need vitamin D supplementation says research

This report appeared in the respected Journal Pediatrics this week. There has been growing awareness regarding deficiency of Vitamin D in children and adults. This vitamin is important for healthy bones, immunity and other bodily processes. In children inadequacy of this vitamin in diet may lead to bone damage, rickets, repeated infections and heart disease in later life.

23 Mar 2010

Republicans start assault on new health bill

Almost instantly after the successful passing of the health bill by the Democrats in Congress, the Republicans have started opposing it. In Florida the legal battle is led by Attorney General Bill McCollum, who happens to be a Republican running for governor. In a statement made at a news conference Bill McCollum told the press that a lawsuit would be filed once the health care bill was signed by President Obama and turned into Law.

23 Mar 2010

Sodexo uses ENERGY STAR database to reduce environmental impact of its hospital clients

In an effort reduce the environmental impact of its hospital clients, Sodexo, Inc., a leader in Quality of Life Services solutions, is using the ENERGY STAR database to measure environmental impacts at eight out of ten of the more than 100 hospitals for whom Sodexo provides Facility Solutions.

23 Mar 2010

Diabetic Pennsylvanians can reduce risk of complications by following "ABCs" of diabetes

Secretary of Health Everette James reminds diabetic Pennsylvanians to reduce the risk of complications from the disease and improve their quality of life by knowing and following the "ABCs" of diabetes.

23 Mar 2010

Most sweeping healthcare legislation in over 45 years passed, says NBCSL

Representative Calvin Smyre (GA), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), applauds the passage of the Health Care Reform Act and issues the following statement. “Late yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the most sweeping healthcare legislation in over 45 years.”

23 Mar 2010

Pelosi talks on Senate health insurance reform bill at enrollment ceremony

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Leaders, and Committee Chairs held an enrollment ceremony in the Capitol today to sign the Senate health insurance reform bill and send it to President Obama for his signature into law. Yesterday, the House passed the passed the Senate bill by a vote of 219 to 212.

23 Mar 2010

Health Care News and Research

Providence Service Corporation remarks on passage of health care reform bill

Federal health reform bill unconstitutional, 38 states to pass legislation for stopping ObamaCare

Heavy drinkers more likely to have adverse health-related practices

NRF expresses disappointment at the House’s passage of health care reform legislation

Pew Home Visiting Campaign director comments on maternal and infant home visiting provisions

More awareness and earlier diagnosis of brain cancer needed

Senate can still reject effort to bury health care choices, says NTU Vice President

iHealthCast.com launched to allow patients consult with doctors from home

Epilepsy Foundation's week of activities to be held to raise awareness of epilepsy and seizures

Governor Rendell disappointed over lawsuit to block fair competition in Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace

Passage of health care bill full of deceit, backroom deals and arm twisting, says GOOOH

Treating RNA segment in wounds may increase protein levels for growth of skin cells

Passage of health insurance reforms should spur action to ensure quality maternal care

Health care reform will create significant improvements in long-term care: NCCNHR

You and your baby may need vitamin D supplementation says research

Republicans start assault on new health bill

Sodexo uses ENERGY STAR database to reduce environmental impact of its hospital clients

Diabetic Pennsylvanians can reduce risk of complications by following "ABCs" of diabetes

Most sweeping healthcare legislation in over 45 years passed, says NBCSL

Pelosi talks on Senate health insurance reform bill at enrollment ceremony

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