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Dems discuss plans to advance health reform; Opposition steps up its game

"Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, predicted that the Congress would wrap up its healthcare bills for President Barack Obama's signature before lawmakers leave for a holiday recess." He said he believed "that we will have the bill on the president's desk by the time we leave on March 27th."

9 Mar 2010

HDI announces results of Rapid Maternal Mortality and Obstetric Fistula Prevention Project

In honor of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, Health & Development International (HDI) announced the results of its Rapid Maternal Mortality and Obstetric Fistula Prevention Project today, in advance of its second hosted global meeting on this topic to be held at The Carter Center in Atlanta on March 9 and 10.

8 Mar 2010

Fluidigm's Access Array System: New 5kb and 10kb long-range PCR protocols introduced

Fluidigm Corporation today announced the release of 5kb and 10kb long-range PCR protocols for its Access Array™ System. Researchers interested in targeted re-sequencing projects for large cohort studies can use these new protocols and the Fluidigm Access Array System to amplify up to 48 samples per array. Long-range PCR enables new applications on the Access Array System by allowing researchers to enrich significantly more sequence per sample.

8 Mar 2010

KCI receives reimbursement approval for use of V.A.C. ATS Therapy System in Japan

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. today announced it has received reimbursement approval from Japan’s Health Insurance Bureau for use of the innovative V.A.C. ATS® Therapy System in the country. The approval signifies an important advancement in the company’s plans for market launch in April and follows Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s decision in November 2009 to grant final regulatory approval for the product.

8 Mar 2010

APA announces winners of Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards

Employers who understand the link between employee well-being and organizational performance are best positioned for success in the economic recovery, the American Psychological Association reported at its Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony this weekend. APA recognized five organizations for their comprehensive efforts to promote employee health and well-being while enhancing organizational performance.

8 Mar 2010

Coalition groups oppose proposed budget cuts to in-home care program

Today, 500 members of SEIU ULTCW joined a coalition of labor, business, education, and faith groups at a massive rally in downtown Los Angeles to kickoff a 48-day "March for California's Future" and to launch their campaign to fight the Governor's draconian cuts to the state's in-home care program (In-Home Supportive Services).

6 Mar 2010

National Dentex reports net income of $429,000 for fourth-quarter of 2009

For the fourth quarter of 2009, National Dentex reported sales of $38,174,000, which was 7.5% lower than the fourth quarter sales in 2008 of $41,264,000. Net income for the quarter was $429,000, or $.07 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $5,286,000, or a loss of $.93 per diluted share in 2008.

6 Mar 2010

NRF urges Congress to reject calls to use fast-track rules to push flawed health care reform legislation

The National Retail Federation today urged Congress to reject calls to use fast-track budget reconciliation rules to push flawed health care reform legislation through the House and Senate.

5 Mar 2010

Cornerstone Therapeutics' fourth-quarter net revenues increase 48%

Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc. today reported financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2009.

4 Mar 2010

PCMA releases statement on GAO report that examines specialty-tier prescription drugs in Medicare Part D

“Meaningful biogenerics legislation should be the first stop for policymakers tasked with financing health reform. PCMA and a broad coalition of consumers, employers, labor unions, and others support bipartisan legislation that would create a regulatory pathway for the Food and Drug Administration to approve generic versions of biologic products.”

3 Mar 2010

Total economic impact of foodborne illness across the nation to be a combined $152 billion annually

A new study by a former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) economist estimates the total economic impact of foodborne illness across the nation to be a combined $152 billion annually.

3 Mar 2010

NPS Pharmaceuticals sells royalty rights from sales of REGPARA to DRI Capital's fund

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the sale of its royalty rights from sales of REGPARA® (cinacalcet HCl) to a fund managed by DRI Capital, Inc., (Fund) for $38.4 million. Royalties in excess of cumulative royalties of $96 million or 2.5 times the upfront purchase price have been retained by NPS.

3 Mar 2010

Health Impact Project announces $150,000 grant to examine health impacts of cap-and-trade regulation

The Health Impact Project today announced the award of a $150,000 grant to the Oakland-based Public Health Institute to collaborate with the California Department of Public Health on a health impact assessment (HIA) of a proposed "cap-and-trade" regulation under California's 2006 Global Warming Solutions Act.

2 Mar 2010

Kronos closes 41 major contracts with healthcare organizations

Solidifying its leadership as the premier provider of workforce management solutions to the healthcare industry, Kronos® Incorporated today announced that it closed 41 major contracts with healthcare organizations in the past 12 months.

2 Mar 2010

Towns struggle with high health costs

In the final installment of a two-part series, The Boston Globe reports on municipal health costs and how financially strapped towns are seeking a change in state law so that they can have more flexibility in setting health costs.

2 Mar 2010

Seven healthcare providers implement API Healthcare's solutions to increase staff productivity

API Healthcare, the leading provider of human capital management solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced that seven healthcare providers have implemented its solutions to better manage labor costs, increase staff productivity and streamline workflow throughout their organizations

1 Mar 2010

Greenway Medical Technologies donates leading edge Health IT solutions to NKU

Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc. is providing its integrated electronic health record (EHR), practice management and interoperability solution PrimeSuite®; clinical trials and research analytics solution PrimeResearch™; and revenue cycle management solution PrimeRCM® to Northern Kentucky University.

27 Feb 2010

Secretary of Labor: Congress extends unemployment insurance, COBRA safety net programs

It is essential that Congress extend the unemployment insurance and COBRA safety net programs that are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act past their current expiration date of Feb. 28. If Emergency Unemployment Compensation and full federal funding of the Extended Benefit program are not extended, 400,000 Americans will lose these vital benefits during the first couple of weeks in March.

27 Feb 2010

National Alliance for Hispanic Health urges Congress to support health insurance reform bill

"Health is more than insurance coverage, but it is critical that this step be accomplished as we continue our journey towards health care for all," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group. According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than a third (37.1%) of Hispanic workers do not have health insurance.

27 Feb 2010

Possible damage to children caused by compulsory vaccines: CVS calls for investigation of federal agencies

In a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of House and Senate Committees charged with oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Coalition for Vaccine Safety (CVS) is calling for hearings to investigate HHS, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other government agencies for failure to fully address issues of vaccine safety as intended by the Mandate for Safer Vaccines in the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Compensation Act.

26 Feb 2010

Labor News and Research

Dems discuss plans to advance health reform; Opposition steps up its game

HDI announces results of Rapid Maternal Mortality and Obstetric Fistula Prevention Project

Fluidigm's Access Array System: New 5kb and 10kb long-range PCR protocols introduced

KCI receives reimbursement approval for use of V.A.C. ATS Therapy System in Japan

APA announces winners of Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards

Coalition groups oppose proposed budget cuts to in-home care program

National Dentex reports net income of $429,000 for fourth-quarter of 2009

NRF urges Congress to reject calls to use fast-track rules to push flawed health care reform legislation

Cornerstone Therapeutics' fourth-quarter net revenues increase 48%

PCMA releases statement on GAO report that examines specialty-tier prescription drugs in Medicare Part D

Total economic impact of foodborne illness across the nation to be a combined $152 billion annually

NPS Pharmaceuticals sells royalty rights from sales of REGPARA to DRI Capital's fund

Health Impact Project announces $150,000 grant to examine health impacts of cap-and-trade regulation

Kronos closes 41 major contracts with healthcare organizations

Towns struggle with high health costs

Seven healthcare providers implement API Healthcare's solutions to increase staff productivity

Greenway Medical Technologies donates leading edge Health IT solutions to NKU

Secretary of Labor: Congress extends unemployment insurance, COBRA safety net programs

National Alliance for Hispanic Health urges Congress to support health insurance reform bill

Possible damage to children caused by compulsory vaccines: CVS calls for investigation of federal agencies

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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