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Deal time? Key Senate Dems meet on public option in health bill

Politico: "President Barack Obama will meet Sunday with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill, as a group of moderate and liberal senators weighed a new public option compromise in hopes of striking a deal by early in the week.

6 Dec 2009

New data reveals insurance-based discrimination is more common among lower income women

According to an analysis of statewide data taken from 1998-2001, women in Oregon who made less than $50,000 a year were more than three times likely to report they were discriminated against by health providers because of their insurance status during pregnancy and delivery

5 Dec 2009

Red Cross workers educate public on unfair labor conditions

Teamster members employed by the Philadelphia chapter of the American Red Cross are hard at work educating the public about the unfair labor conditions that they endure that could potentially put Philadelphia's blood supply at risk. More than 100 employees went on strike and set up a picket line yesterday when their issues were ignored by their employer.

5 Dec 2009

Despite positive job market trends, economy continues to face challenges

Unemployment data released today by the U.S. Department of Labor indicates that although job losses have slowed significantly, the economy continues to face challenges, noted the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).

5 Dec 2009

DCVax therapeutic cancer vaccine manufacturing process receives patent approval

Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. ("NWBT" or the "Company") announced today that the US Patent and Trademark Office has allowed its patent application on a system for automation of the initial stages of the manufacture of the Company's DCVax® therapeutic cancer vaccines.

4 Dec 2009

Healthcare professionals from Kaiser Permanente facilities to leave SEIU and join NUHW

More than 2,300 healthcare professionals at dozens of Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California will soon vote on leaving the SEIU to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW).

4 Dec 2009

International Brotherhood of Teamsters loses court injunction against American Red Cross

The American Red Cross won a court injunction today against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 929 after its members illegally blocked vehicles from leaving the facility, interfering with blood shipments to local hospitals.

4 Dec 2009

Senate leaders say health bill amendment votes to start today

The Wall Street Journal reports that "after three days of debates without a vote on a single amendment ... Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin, (D., Ill.) announced Wednesday evening that" Republicans and Democrats had "come to agreement" on how to proceed. The first two votes will occur today "on amendments aimed at requiring health plans to cover preventive services for women's health.

3 Dec 2009

ARC workers protest that unfair labor practices can endanger donor and blood safety issues

Teamsters who work at American Red Cross (ARC) Blood Services facilities in Philadelphia went on strike this morning to protest unfair labor practices and problems with working conditions at these facilities that could imperil the safety of donors and the integrity of the blood supply, not to mention the wellbeing of employees.

3 Dec 2009

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs linked to autism-spectrum disorders

Commonly prescribed beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs for the treatment of asthma in pregnant women as well as pre-term labor may increase the incidence of autism-spectrum disorders, psychiatric pathology, cognitive problems and poor school performance in their children, according to a new study published in the December 2009 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

3 Dec 2009

Kaiser workers face pay and healthcare benefits risk by NLRB decision

A decision issued today by a regional director of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has put at risk the guaranteed raises, healthcare coverage, and pensions of Kaiser Permanente RNs, social workers, and professionals in Southern California.

2 Dec 2009

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs can increase risk of autism-spectrum disorders in developing fetus

2 Dec 2009

NPS awarded two multi-year contracts to provide Alternative Sampling and Marketing programs

Following a highly competitive evaluation process, National Patient Services (NPS) - A Triplefin Company has been awarded two multi-year contracts to provide Alternative Sampling and Marketing programs for two Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing companies.

2 Dec 2009

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore announces third-quarter financial results

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. ("Nepstar" or "the Company"), the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

1 Dec 2009

Gentium announces financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009

Gentium S.p.A. today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

30 Nov 2009

Mannequins help doctors-in-training improve their skills

Using mannequins to teach doctors-in-training how to do ultrasound-guided procedures is an effective way to improve their skills without compromising patient care and safety, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital.

30 Nov 2009

Cinergy Health concerned about unemployed Americans' health insurance

Daniel Touizer, CEO of Cinergy Health, a nationwide provider of guaranteed issue health insurance benefit programs, is concerned that the labor department's recently released U-6 number means nearly one in five Americans are without a full-time job and unlikely to have health insurance.

25 Nov 2009

Senate Health Committee likely to hold hearing on new mammogram guidelines

Roll Call reports that 22 senators have written the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee asking its leaders to hold hearings on controversial new mammogram guidelines. "The letter came less than a week after the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended looser guidelines for breast cancer screenings. The task force suggested that women wait until they turn 50 to begin screening and then undergo one mammogram every two years instead of every year."

25 Nov 2009

Public ponders fairness of 'Cadillac' tax, affordability issues

BusinessWeek: "In chasing revenue to help pay for health-care reform, Democrats have managed to rally two groups that tend to oppose each other—unions and Big Business. The focus of their ire: a proposed 40% excise tax on high-premium or so-called Cadillac health plans."

24 Nov 2009

Hallmark Insights to provide incentive rewards for TriZetto’s Value-Based Benefits Solution

The TriZetto Group, Inc. today announced that Hallmark Insights, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc., will provide incentive rewards as an integrated component of TriZetto’s Value-Based Benefits Solution for healthcare payer organizations. Available in early 2010, TriZetto’s software solution will enable health plans using TriZetto’s enterprise administration systems to offer employers automated benefit programs that incent members to adopt healthier lifestyles and effectively manage chronic conditions.

24 Nov 2009

Labor News and Research

Deal time? Key Senate Dems meet on public option in health bill

New data reveals insurance-based discrimination is more common among lower income women

Red Cross workers educate public on unfair labor conditions

Despite positive job market trends, economy continues to face challenges

DCVax therapeutic cancer vaccine manufacturing process receives patent approval

Healthcare professionals from Kaiser Permanente facilities to leave SEIU and join NUHW

International Brotherhood of Teamsters loses court injunction against American Red Cross

Senate leaders say health bill amendment votes to start today

ARC workers protest that unfair labor practices can endanger donor and blood safety issues

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs linked to autism-spectrum disorders

Kaiser workers face pay and healthcare benefits risk by NLRB decision

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs can increase risk of autism-spectrum disorders in developing fetus

NPS awarded two multi-year contracts to provide Alternative Sampling and Marketing programs

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore announces third-quarter financial results

Gentium announces financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009

Mannequins help doctors-in-training improve their skills

Cinergy Health concerned about unemployed Americans' health insurance

Senate Health Committee likely to hold hearing on new mammogram guidelines

Public ponders fairness of 'Cadillac' tax, affordability issues

Hallmark Insights to provide incentive rewards for TriZetto’s Value-Based Benefits Solution

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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