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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

The immediate effects of the health reform bill

Kaiser Health News staff writers Julie Appleby and Kate Steadman write about the provisions in the health bill that will take effect soon. "Obama administration officials and wonks call them 'early deliverables.'

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

Administration official discusses Obama's commitment to Africa's food security in Reuters interview

Food security is central to President Barack Obama's Africa policy, "the administration's top official for Africa," Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson, said in an interview with Reuters. "We want to see the food security initiative take on greater momentum as more African countries are drawn into this program," Carson said.

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

On World Water Day, news outlets examine U.N. reports on water, sanitation conditions worldwide

"Human beings are flushing millions of tonnes of solid waste into rivers and oceans every day, poisoning marine life and spreading diseases that kill" 1.8 million children each year, according to a U.N. report (.pdf) released on Monday, Reuters reports.

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

World's slum population increased by 55M since 2000, despite exodus of 227M, report says

"Almost a quarter of a billion people moved out of slum conditions in the past decade," but the number of people living in shantytowns around the world "increased by 55 million to 827.6 million as population growth and migration from the countryside outstripped the effect of upward mobility in cities," according to a U.N. Habitat report, released Friday, in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the five-day World Urban Forum "on the state of the world's cities," Reuters reports (3/19).

23 Mar 2010

Physical therapy exercise improves postnatal well-being and reduces risk for PND

A physical therapy exercise and health education program is effective in improving postnatal well-being and reducing the risk for postnatal depression, according to a randomized controlled trial published in the March issue of Physical Therapy, the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association.

23 Mar 2010

TFAH applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Trust for America's Health applauds the action of the United States House of Representatives, which passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act late last night. The bill expands coverage to millions of uninsured Americans, establishes a national prevention strategy, and creates a reliable funding stream through the creation of a Public Health Investment Fund.

23 Mar 2010

Passage of comprehensive health care reform legislation: AMCP praises Congress

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy congratulates Congress for passing historic, comprehensive health care reform legislation. The Academy is pleased that the final product will reflect a commitment to making quality health care available to millions of currently uninsured Americans. AMCP has long advocated for reforms that ensure safe, high quality, accessible and affordable health care services for all Americans.

23 Mar 2010

WHO H1N1 vaccine shipments headed to more developing countries

The WHO on Friday announced "it had delivered the first doses of H1N1 [swine flu] vaccine to Cuba, and a dozen countries in Africa would receive millions of doses in coming weeks," Reuters reports.

23 Mar 2010

Senate Parliamentarian set to rule as debate shifts to upper chamber

The Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin met with Democrats and Republicans Monday afternoon on a Republican challenge to Democrats' reconciliation legislation.

23 Mar 2010

Health Care News and Research

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

The immediate effects of the health reform bill

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

Administration official discusses Obama's commitment to Africa's food security in Reuters interview

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

On World Water Day, news outlets examine U.N. reports on water, sanitation conditions worldwide

Pelosi talks on Senate health insurance reform bill at enrollment ceremony

World's slum population increased by 55M since 2000, despite exodus of 227M, report says

Physical therapy exercise improves postnatal well-being and reduces risk for PND

TFAH applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Passage of comprehensive health care reform legislation: AMCP praises Congress

WHO H1N1 vaccine shipments headed to more developing countries

Senate Parliamentarian set to rule as debate shifts to upper chamber

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