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States trying to keep health care systems afloat

States are having to make budgetary decisions about their health care systems as federal legislation and funding continue to be tied up in Congress.

9 Mar 2010

RDS launches international outreach program on cognitive impairment in Down syndrome patients

Research Down Syndrome has launched an international outreach program to focus awareness and support for the rapidly advancing area of biomedical research leading to safe and effective approved medical therapies to treat cognitive impairment in individuals of all ages with Down syndrome -- improving memory, learning and communication.

9 Mar 2010

Obama taking to road to appeal to skeptical public, skiddish lawmakers

The Associated Press: President Barack Obama will travel to Philadelphia today to "try to persuade the public to back his plan to remake the nation's health care system, while also urging uneasy lawmakers to cast a 'final vote' for a massive reform bill in an election year." Obama will then travel to St. Louis Wednesday.

9 Mar 2010

Medica Research Institute launched for applying innovation to healthcare delivery

Medica today announced the launch of the Medica Research Institute as a non-profit company that will serve as the research arm within the broader organization. Built on the principals of systematic investigation, some potential areas of study include health services research, comparative effectiveness research and clinical trial studies.

9 Mar 2010

GTA's stockholders voted to approve merger between GTA and Pernix Therapeutics

Golf Trust of America, Inc. announced that GTA's stockholders voted to approve the four proposals that were conditions to closing the previously-announced merger between GTA and Pernix Therapeutics, Inc. at a Special Meeting of Stockholders held earlier today.

8 Mar 2010

Obama rallies Pa. audience, challenges insurers in health reform speech

"Trying to rally the public and put more pressure on Congress to act quickly, President Obama on Monday took to the road to castigate insurance companies and urged voters to lobby for passage of the healthcare overhaul," the Los Angeles Times reports.

8 Mar 2010

BioSpecifics Technologies' XIAFLEX now available to Dupuytren's contracture patients in the U.S.

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp., a biopharmaceutical company developing first in class collagenase-based products, today announced that XIAFLEX™ is now available in the U.S. by prescription, for the treatment of adult Dupuytren's contracture patients with a palpable cord. Dupuytren's contracture is a debilitating disease resulting from excessive collagen deposition that causes contractures of the fingers.

8 Mar 2010

State of Pennsylvania awards Medicaid managed care contract to Aetna Better Health

The State of Pennsylvania notified Aetna that it has awarded a Medicaid managed care contract to Aetna Better Health,SM Aetna’s Medicaid business.

8 Mar 2010

White House emphasizes rising health insurance costs as reason for reform

The Los Angeles Times analyzes how insurance costs became a focal point: "The Democrats' bill was in serious trouble when news broke of planned rate hikes by the California insurer. ... Anthem Blue Cross was seeking double-digit rate increases for many of its 800,000 individual policyholders. Company executives had little reason to worry. Insurers can raise premiums in the individual market as often -- and as much -- as they like, within certain guidelines. For years, such requests were routinely approved."

8 Mar 2010

Reconciliation update: Some Dems, GOP and industry groups wary health bill strategy

The Los Angeles Times: "Obama's signature ability to inspire fellow Democrats and Pelosi's well-honed ability to read their parochial needs will be tested as they tackle the job of finding the last stubborn votes for the healthcare bill. ... "Under the Democrats' strategy, the House would pass the Senate's version of the bill. Then both chambers would approve changes under the budget reconciliation process, which could pass the Senate with a simple 51-vote majority. Democrats hope to finish by the end of the month" (Hook and Levey, 3/8).

8 Mar 2010

Democrats pressure Stupak on abortion; Split threatening health bill

A split among Democrats on abortion is threatening to derail efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system.

8 Mar 2010

Medicare payment issues raise questions, concerns

Medicare payment issues including rising costs, caps on physical therapy and other outpatient services for some patients are in the news.

8 Mar 2010

First Edition: March 8, 2010

Today's headlines highlight how the health reform battle lines continue to take shape as President Obama takes his plan on the road, looking for public support.

8 Mar 2010

DaVita's presentations at ADC: New developments in the field of CKD, Vascular Access and Home Modalities

DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), in conjunction with DaVita Clinical Research®, today announced that company representatives will present 20 presentations at the 30th Annual Dialysis Conference scheduled for March 6 – 9 in Seattle.

8 Mar 2010

Survey challenges long-held assumption: Having health insurance is synonymous with having access to health care

A survey released today by the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation challenges the long-held assumption that having health insurance is synonymous with having access to health care.

8 Mar 2010

NAMI issues statement on the death of John Patrick Bedell from his attack on Pentagon guards

News reports indicate that Patrick Bedell struggled for some time with a severe mental illness," said NAMI executive director Michael J. Fitzpatrick.

8 Mar 2010

HEAL acknowledges federal government's commitment to investing in Canada's health system

The Health Action Lobby acknowledges the federal government's continued commitment to investing in Canada's health system through the Canada Health Transfer, which will increase by 6% for each of the next four years.

7 Mar 2010

Dems point to insurance analysis to boost health bill; GOP argues against reconciliation process

News coverage focused on the coming battle between Republicans and Democrats on health reform legislation.

7 Mar 2010

Healthy communication between patients and physicians reduces medical errors

National Patient Safety Awareness Week is taking place from March 7th to the 13th. This year’s theme is all about healthy communication between patients and their physicians. The simple theme Let’s Talk: Healthy Conversations for Safer Healthcare is aimed at helping people become more involved in their own health care.

6 Mar 2010

LWW releases The Editors Handbook that provides expertise in healthcare journal editing

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, one of the country's leading publishers of medical and health journals, today announced the release of "The Editors Handbook: An Online Resource and CE Course," providing expertise in healthcare journal editing, with a particular emphasis on nursing journal content.

6 Mar 2010

Health Care News and Research

States trying to keep health care systems afloat

RDS launches international outreach program on cognitive impairment in Down syndrome patients

Obama taking to road to appeal to skeptical public, skiddish lawmakers

Medica Research Institute launched for applying innovation to healthcare delivery

GTA's stockholders voted to approve merger between GTA and Pernix Therapeutics

Obama rallies Pa. audience, challenges insurers in health reform speech

BioSpecifics Technologies' XIAFLEX now available to Dupuytren's contracture patients in the U.S.

State of Pennsylvania awards Medicaid managed care contract to Aetna Better Health

White House emphasizes rising health insurance costs as reason for reform

Reconciliation update: Some Dems, GOP and industry groups wary health bill strategy

Democrats pressure Stupak on abortion; Split threatening health bill

Medicare payment issues raise questions, concerns

First Edition: March 8, 2010

DaVita's presentations at ADC: New developments in the field of CKD, Vascular Access and Home Modalities

Survey challenges long-held assumption: Having health insurance is synonymous with having access to health care

NAMI issues statement on the death of John Patrick Bedell from his attack on Pentagon guards

HEAL acknowledges federal government's commitment to investing in Canada's health system

Dems point to insurance analysis to boost health bill; GOP argues against reconciliation process

Healthy communication between patients and physicians reduces medical errors

LWW releases The Editors Handbook that provides expertise in healthcare journal editing

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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