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Two recent GAO reports help GOP refocus health law opposition

Lifted by a pair of federal audits that found major flaws with the law's implementation, Republicans see their first chance in months to launch a serious attack against the law. ... One report by the independent Government Accountability Office found that some insurers were ignoring federal rules that prevented women from paying for abortions through their subsidized plans – one of the most divisive pieces of the law. A second GAO report found security weaknesses in healthcare.gov, the website for the federal exchange. GOP lawmakers and activists say the reports lend legitimacy to their opposition of the law, even if they are no longer talking about a repeal (Ferris, 9/21).

23 Sep 2014

Single-family room environment can optimize care for preterm infants

The prevalence of preterm birth - the birth of an infant prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy - is a significant health problem that has increased over the past two decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, preterm birth affects nearly 500,000 babies each year, or one of every eight born in the U.S. While medical care has improved survival rates for preterm infants, questions remain about ways to positively impact the neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants.

23 Sep 2014

Study examines relationship between maternal iron intake and offspring autism risk

Mothers of children with autism are significantly less likely to report taking iron supplements before and during their pregnancies than the mothers of children who are developing normally, a study by researchers with the UC Davis MIND Institute has found.

23 Sep 2014

Highlights: Hawaii public hospital cuts; La. struggles with state worker health program costs; aging in Ky.

Public hospitals across Hawaii are finding ways to reduce staff and cut services because they don't have enough money to make ends meet. Executives from the Hawaii Health Systems Corp. told lawmakers Friday that even after layoffs they are facing a $30 million deficit in 2015. One hospital on Maui chose to close its adolescent psychology unit because it couldn't sustain the appropriate staffing levels to provide the services. It's also considering cuts to oncology and dialysis services if the situation doesn't improve (9/20).

23 Sep 2014

Researchers develop T-MOC device to study complex environment surrounding tumors

Researchers have developed a chip capable of simulating a tumor's "microenvironment" and plan to use the new system to test the effectiveness of nanoparticles and drugs that target cancer.

23 Sep 2014

Anticonvulsant drug may help develop new class of antibiotics

McMaster scientists have found that an anticonvulsant drug may help in developing a new class of antibiotics.

23 Sep 2014

Premium rate reviews saved $1 billion for consumers, HHS says

The health law mandated that state regulators review health insurance increases of 10 percent or more.

23 Sep 2014

Yale University researchers study potential new treatment to reverse effects of pulmonary fibrosis

Yale University researchers are studying a potential new treatment that reverses the effects of pulmonary fibrosis, a respiratory disease in which scars develop in the lungs and severely hamper breathing.

23 Sep 2014

Distinct patterns of gene expression identified in several groups of pancreatic CTCs

Analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in a mouse model of pancreatic cancer identified distinct patterns of gene expression in several groups of CTCs, including significant differences from the primary tumor that may contribute to the ability to generate metastases.

23 Sep 2014

New Medicaid enrollees pleased with coverage, but note they still face obstacles

Focus-group research finds that people who received Medicaid coverage under the health law's expansion are generally happy but find roadblocks to getting care, The Washington Post reports.

23 Sep 2014

UHC participates in three-year project to improve quality of care and reduce overall costs

UHC will be participating in a three-year project, funded by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, that aims to improve the quality of care and the patient experience while reducing the overall cost of care by enhancing communication and coordination between primary care physicians and specialists.

23 Sep 2014

Daktari receives NIH SBIR grant to develop point-of-care sickle cell diagnostic test

Daktari Diagnostics, in collaboration with Harvard University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the University of Zambia in Lusaka, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research grant by the National Institute of Health for a point-of-care sickle cell diagnostic test.

23 Sep 2014

Despite FDA warning, many gynecologists still using controversial surgical tool

Federal officials warned in April that the tool, called a morcellator, can spread undetected cancer.

23 Sep 2014

Congress approves measure to tighten scrutiny, inspections of hospices

Hospice agencies must subject themselves to government inspections at least once every three years under new legislation approved by Congress, part of a measure that addresses concerns about substandard operators in the booming industry.

23 Sep 2014

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announces acquisition of The Benfield Group

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of the healthcare consulting firm, The Benfield Group. Headquartered in St. Louis, the firm also has offices in Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta.

23 Sep 2014

'Drive-by doctoring' during surgery can add a surprise to the bill

The New York Times examines the growing -- and lucrative -- practice among doctors to call in colleagues to consult during a surgery or afterward. The need is sometimes questionable, and patients often don't even know the second doctor was involved until the bill arrives.

23 Sep 2014

Leidos awarded NMLC contract to provide services in support of HIV/AIDS prevention programs

Leidos, a national security, health, and engineering solutions company, was awarded a prime contract by the Naval Medical Logistics Command to provide services in support of the Naval Health Research Center's, Department of Defense, HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP).

23 Sep 2014

Bose Corporation introduces DuraPulse™, a new instrument for accelerated durability testing of heart valve replacement devices

Bose Corporation has introduced DuraPulse™, a new instrument for accelerated durability testing of heart valve replacement devices. Featuring proprietary Bose® controls and linear motor technology, the DuraPulse system enables research and development engineers to run tests at frequencies higher than ever before -- exceeding 30 Hz without the loss of waveform fidelity. And with Bose PeakIQ™ control technology, the DuraPulse system also prevents high-pressure spikes during valve closing.

From TA Instruments 23 Sep 2014

Food allergies in inner-city children: an interview with Dr. Robert Wood

The general interest is in trying to better define the true prevalence of food allergy; not just how common it is, but whether it's becoming more common over time.

22 Sep 2014

Neuropathic pain phenotype identified in knee osteoarthritis

Some patients with knee osteoarthritis may experience neuropathic-like symptoms associated with central pain processing, reflecting a discrete phenotype, study findings suggest.

22 Sep 2014

Research News and Research

Two recent GAO reports help GOP refocus health law opposition

Single-family room environment can optimize care for preterm infants

Study examines relationship between maternal iron intake and offspring autism risk

Highlights: Hawaii public hospital cuts; La. struggles with state worker health program costs; aging in Ky.

Researchers develop T-MOC device to study complex environment surrounding tumors

Anticonvulsant drug may help develop new class of antibiotics

Premium rate reviews saved $1 billion for consumers, HHS says

Yale University researchers study potential new treatment to reverse effects of pulmonary fibrosis

Distinct patterns of gene expression identified in several groups of pancreatic CTCs

New Medicaid enrollees pleased with coverage, but note they still face obstacles

UHC participates in three-year project to improve quality of care and reduce overall costs

Daktari receives NIH SBIR grant to develop point-of-care sickle cell diagnostic test

Despite FDA warning, many gynecologists still using controversial surgical tool

Congress approves measure to tighten scrutiny, inspections of hospices

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announces acquisition of The Benfield Group

'Drive-by doctoring' during surgery can add a surprise to the bill

Leidos awarded NMLC contract to provide services in support of HIV/AIDS prevention programs

Bose Corporation introduces DuraPulse™, a new instrument for accelerated durability testing of heart valve replacement devices

Food allergies in inner-city children: an interview with Dr. Robert Wood

Neuropathic pain phenotype identified in knee osteoarthritis

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