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High court hears arguments regarding health law's contraception coverage requirement

The justices appeared to be divided on the question of whether companies are entitled to a religious exemption from this mandate. A decision is expected in June.

27 Mar 2014

First Edition: March 26, 2014

Today's headlines include reports that the Obama administration will extend the deadline for signing up for insurance through healthcare.gov.

26 Mar 2014

High Court to hear arguments today in case mixing religious freedoms and health law's birth control coverage requirement

The case, which touches various politically charged issues, could have implications beyond the health law's birth control coverage requirement.

26 Mar 2014

First Edition: March 25, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including stories previewing today's Supreme Court action regarding the health law's contraception coverage mandate.

25 Mar 2014

Study suggests that self-administration of influenza vaccine may be feasible with microneedle patch

There are many reasons some people may not get a flu shot, but would they be more likely to do so if there was a simple device that could be mailed directly to them, was easy enough to use by themselves, and provided at least the same level of protection as a traditional flu shot without the pain of a needle jab? A recent NIBIB-funded study, published online February 2014 in the journal Vaccine, suggests the answer is yes.

25 Mar 2014

Viewpoints on challenge to contraceptive coverage mandate

This week, the owners of two secular, for-profit corporations will ask the Supreme Court to take a radical turn and allow them to impose their religious views on their employees - by refusing to permit them contraceptive coverage as required under the Affordable Care Act. The Supreme Court has consistently resisted claims for religious exemptions from laws that are neutral and apply broadly when the exemptions would significantly harm other people, as this one would. To approve it would flout the First Amendment, which forbids government from favoring one religion over another - or over nonbelievers (3/22).

25 Mar 2014

High Court to hear religious freedom challenge to contraceptive mandate

The health law returns to the Supreme Court next week when justices consider a challenge by two companies seeking relief from the contraceptive coverage requirement.

21 Mar 2014

Viewpoints: Cancer's deadly toll in minority communities; GOP candidates need to go on offense against health law

Since the early 1970s, studies have shown that black Americans have a higher death rate from cancer than any other racial or ethnic group.

17 Mar 2014

UC baby health innovation wins Gates award

An innovative, colourful and accessible design to improve child health records worldwide has earned a University of Canberra graphic design lecturer a prestigious international award.

17 Mar 2014

Treadmill workstations make employees more active and productive

Employees who use treadmill workstations not only receive physical benefits but also are more productive at work, according to a recently published study by researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington, the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

14 Mar 2014

Final days of health law's open enrollment marked by stepped up outreach efforts

News outlets detail the various strategies that are being employed to encourage more people to sign-up for coverage. Insurers are paying for ads and supporting the work of grassroots organizations. Meanwhile, students are volunteering and navigators are staying busy.

14 Mar 2014

AAOHN, ACOEM collaborate to study workplace health and safety issues linked with use of marijuana

The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) have announced they will collaborate to study workplace health and safety issues associated with worker impairment from the use of marijuana and other drugs.

11 Mar 2014

Highlights: Calif. retiree health costs rise; more abortion clinic closings in Texas; Wash. insurance bills roadblock

A selection of health policy stories from California, Texas, Washington state, Illinois, Virginia and Georgia.

10 Mar 2014

First Edition: March 7, 2014

Today's headlines include stories about new studies that attempt to measure the health law's headway in signing up uninsured Americans for health coverage.

7 Mar 2014

APA to recognize employers with Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award

The American Psychological Association will recognize seven employers for their efforts to promote employee well-being and organizational performance at its ninth annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 8.

5 Mar 2014

Shoppers confront more glitches, frustrations from state health exchanges

Whether it is long waits for marketplace helplines or news that some people in California will have to redo their applications, problems persist. News outlets offer more examples and updates with reports from Maryland, Oregon, Washington, Georgia and Colorado.

4 Mar 2014

CBO: Republican 'fix' to health law would hurt coverage, cost $74 billion

The Congressional Budget Office report comes out as House Speaker John Boehner discusses whether there's a future for a GOP bill.

3 Mar 2014

Indonesia's commitment, investment in eliminating NTDs could lift millions of people out of poverty

The control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is one of the most cost-effective ways Indonesia can sustain economic growth and reduce inequality, said scientists today in an analysis published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.

3 Mar 2014

GOP to challenge health law's definition of full-time worker

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says Republicans will seek to change the law's definition of full-time workers to those logging more than 40 hours a week. Meanwhile, Sen. Chuck Grassley criticizes the administration's response to questions about whether insurers must accept third-party payments to cover an enrollee's premiums.

21 Feb 2014

Travelers offer businesses tips on how to create safe workplace

The four most common workplace injuries among Texas employers in 2013 included strains, sprains, fractures and contusions, according to a recent analysis of Travelers' 2013 workers compensation claim data. Based on this data, Travelers is offering businesses tips on how to create a safe workplace.

20 Feb 2014

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High court hears arguments regarding health law's contraception coverage requirement

First Edition: March 26, 2014

High Court to hear arguments today in case mixing religious freedoms and health law's birth control coverage requirement

First Edition: March 25, 2014

Study suggests that self-administration of influenza vaccine may be feasible with microneedle patch

Viewpoints on challenge to contraceptive coverage mandate

High Court to hear religious freedom challenge to contraceptive mandate

Viewpoints: Cancer's deadly toll in minority communities; GOP candidates need to go on offense against health law

UC baby health innovation wins Gates award

Treadmill workstations make employees more active and productive

Final days of health law's open enrollment marked by stepped up outreach efforts

AAOHN, ACOEM collaborate to study workplace health and safety issues linked with use of marijuana

Highlights: Calif. retiree health costs rise; more abortion clinic closings in Texas; Wash. insurance bills roadblock

First Edition: March 7, 2014

APA to recognize employers with Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award

Shoppers confront more glitches, frustrations from state health exchanges

CBO: Republican 'fix' to health law would hurt coverage, cost $74 billion

Indonesia's commitment, investment in eliminating NTDs could lift millions of people out of poverty

GOP to challenge health law's definition of full-time worker

Travelers offer businesses tips on how to create safe workplace

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