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HHS encourages lower-cost drug usage to help reduce Medicaid spending

With Medicaid spending growth almost doubling over the past year, a new document released today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to all 50 governors encourages the use of lower-cost drugs - including generics - to help reduce Medicaid spending.

4 Feb 2011

Preventive dental care could lead to lower overall dental expenses for older Americans

Older Americans could likely have lower overall dental expenses with preventive dental care and more routine dental visits, as indicated by a new study of public records of Medicare beneficiaries, says John Moeller, PhD, MA, research professor at the University of Maryland Dental School.

4 Feb 2011

RNAO calls on Ontario political parties to address nurses shortfall

As political parties look ahead to this fall's provincial election, registered nurses say hiring more RNs must be a top priority to help bring Ontario's RN to population ratio in line with the rest of the country.

4 Feb 2011

Viewpoints: Dem lawmakers on fighting repeal; Debating Judge Vinson's impact; Medicaid cuts

Along with our Democratic colleagues in the Senate, we plan to review individual provisions in the law that may not work as intended. But we are not willing to allow a wholesale rollback of health care reform that could take away popular benefits from American families, jeopardize the health and well-being of millions and add more than a trillion dollars to the deficit.

4 Feb 2011

CAB expands offerings to EMS Transport business

CAB Receivables Management, a leader in creating cash flow performance solutions for specific industries, has expanded its offerings to the EMS Transport business.

4 Feb 2011

After the ruling: States grapple with implementation decisions

Experts continue to analyze the potential meanings and impacts of a federal judge's ruling earlier this week that the health law is unconstitutional and states find themselves in the hotseat as they make plans to move forward or stall their implementation progress.

4 Feb 2011

Health law: Senate Judiciary hearing offers preview of possible Supreme Court arguments

Senate Democrats held a hearing Wednesday at which Senators and witnesses debated the constitutionality of the health overhaul.

4 Feb 2011

The 'catastrophic' experience: Is the past prologue?

A president uses his pulpit to call for health reform, but initial agreement over the need for change eventually descends into partisan bickering.

4 Feb 2011

House Republicans consider new Medicare limits

House Republicans are debating whether to propose new limits on the growth of Medicare and other entitlement programs, weighing a gamble that voters are more concerned about trimming the federal deficit than holding on to promised benefits (Hook, 2/3).

4 Feb 2011

Kiran Consortium, SSI announce alliance to utilize ClickON ClearView 5010

Following a nationwide technology search and industry analysis for a solid testing harness addition to their full-spectrum HIPAA 5010 Compliance Solution, The Kiran Consortium Group, LLC, a privately-owned, global Information Technology advisory and professional services firm, today announced their alliance with The SSI Group, to utilize ClickON ClearView 5010.

3 Feb 2011

Miracle baby after radical new procedure for uterine fibroids

Amy Cordle is the first woman in Australia to become a mother after undergoing a radical new procedure. On Australia Day, the 31-year-old Albert Park woman’s little “miracle” arrived when daughter Neroli was born.

3 Feb 2011

First Edition: February 3, 2011

Today's headlines detail the Senate GOP-led failed vote to repeal the health law and look to what steps will now follow.

3 Feb 2011

NeuroMetrix fourth quarter total revenues decrease to $3.1 million

NeuroMetrix, Inc., a science-based health care company transforming patient care through neurotechnology, today reported business and financial highlights for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.

3 Feb 2011

Invacare 2010 adjusted earnings per share increase 16% to $1.84

Invacare Corporation today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 and provided guidance for 2011.

3 Feb 2011

CIGNA fourth quarter shareholders' net income increases to $461 million

CIGNA Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $461 million, or $1.69 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with shareholders' net income of $330 million, or $1.19 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2009.

3 Feb 2011

New survey: 4 in 10 Americans face economic struggle despite recovery from recession

Despite signs of recovery from the "Great Recession," 4 in 10 Americans find themselves living lives of economic struggle, and worry about whether they'll keep a middle-class life in the long term, according to a new Public Agenda survey.

3 Feb 2011

Roundup: Fla., Texas, Minn., Ga., Conn., Mass. officials examine state health programs

Nullification - the legal theory that says a state can prevent enforcement of federal laws within its borders -- is the latest attempt to block Obama's health-care law at the state level. And brings with it new controversies and considerable confusion. For example, supporters and opponents of nullification reference the same language in the Constitution.

3 Feb 2011

AMCs should adjust and adapt to new health care reform laws: New England Journal

Academic Medical Centers must adjust and adapt to the new health care reform laws or risk marginalization in the new health care arena, according to a New England Journal of Medicine Perspective article published online February 2.

3 Feb 2011

Federal judge's ruling could lead to new, patient-focused reforms to American health care system

Coalition to Protect Patients' Rights (CPPR) spokesman, Dr. Donald J. Palmisano, today said that a federal judge's ruling on the unconstitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate could lead to new, patient-focused reforms to the American health care system.

2 Feb 2011

Viewpoints: On Judge Vinson's decision; Medicaid and long-term care; Doctors' ennui; Insurers' profits

Federal Judge Roger Vinson opens his decision declaring ObamaCare unconstitutional with that citation from Federalist No. 51, written by James Madison in 1788. His exhaustive and erudite opinion is an important moment for American liberty, and yesterday may well stand as the moment the political branches were obliged to return to the government of limited and enumerated powers that the framers envisioned.

2 Feb 2011

Medicare News and Research

HHS encourages lower-cost drug usage to help reduce Medicaid spending

Preventive dental care could lead to lower overall dental expenses for older Americans

RNAO calls on Ontario political parties to address nurses shortfall

Viewpoints: Dem lawmakers on fighting repeal; Debating Judge Vinson's impact; Medicaid cuts

CAB expands offerings to EMS Transport business

After the ruling: States grapple with implementation decisions

Health law: Senate Judiciary hearing offers preview of possible Supreme Court arguments

The 'catastrophic' experience: Is the past prologue?

House Republicans consider new Medicare limits

Kiran Consortium, SSI announce alliance to utilize ClickON ClearView 5010

Miracle baby after radical new procedure for uterine fibroids

First Edition: February 3, 2011

NeuroMetrix fourth quarter total revenues decrease to $3.1 million

Invacare 2010 adjusted earnings per share increase 16% to $1.84

CIGNA fourth quarter shareholders' net income increases to $461 million

New survey: 4 in 10 Americans face economic struggle despite recovery from recession

Roundup: Fla., Texas, Minn., Ga., Conn., Mass. officials examine state health programs

AMCs should adjust and adapt to new health care reform laws: New England Journal

Federal judge's ruling could lead to new, patient-focused reforms to American health care system

Viewpoints: On Judge Vinson's decision; Medicaid and long-term care; Doctors' ennui; Insurers' profits

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