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High court hears arguments regarding the birth control coverage mandate

Justices appeared divided over this case, which involves both issues of religious freedoms and a provision of the health overhaul.

26 Mar 2014

Desperate patients offered untested, risky stem cell treatments, says Wisconsin professor

Desperate patients are easy prey for unscrupulous clinics offering untested and risky stem cell treatments, says law and bioethics Professor Alta Charo of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who is studying "stem cell tourism."

26 Mar 2014

Inovio Pharmaceuticals receives three industry awards at World Vaccine Congress

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it was recognized with three industry awards at the World Vaccine Congress, which is being held this week in Washington, D.C. The Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Awards recognize outstanding vaccine advancements and achievements of therapeutic and preventive vaccine developers across the global industry as judged by a panel of global biotech industry stakeholders.

26 Mar 2014

Viewpoints: Be careful what you pray for; health law 'freakouts;' concerns about imported drugs

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will consider a proposition that will strike many Americans as bizarre: that large, for-profit businesses can refuse on religious grounds to comply with a federal mandate that they include contraception in their employee health plans (3/25).

26 Mar 2014

Virginia Mason's commitment inspires new patient safety measures at hospitals throughout England

Virginia Mason's commitment to safety and quality is helping to inspire new measures aimed at improving patient safety at hospitals throughout England.

26 Mar 2014

Appeals court to weigh challenge to health law subsidies

Opponents of the health law argue that the legislative language never says subsidies can be used to defray premium costs for low- and moderate-income people who live in states that did not set up their own online marketplaces and are served instead by the federal exchange. Also, in news about how the law is being implemented, a look at who is exempted from the mandate to get insurance.

26 Mar 2014

New pro-health law bumper stickers take aim at tea party

Also, Americans For Prosperity is airing new anti-Obamacare ads. As the political back-and-forth action continues, The Washington Post checks some of the facts.

26 Mar 2014

Research findings point to potential biomarkers for early detection of at-risk youth

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered impaired neuronal activity in the parts of the brain associated with anticipatory functioning among occasional 18- to 24-year-old users of stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamines and prescription drugs such as Adderall.

26 Mar 2014

Adult day care services may protect family caregivers against harmful effects of stress

Family caregivers show an increase in the beneficial stress hormone DHEA-S on days when they use an adult day care service for their relatives with dementia, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of Texas at Austin.

26 Mar 2014

Report: Prescription barriers more likely in exchange plans

The analysis by Avalere Health says that consumers who purchased health law coverage are more likely to have to get prior authorization, among other requirements, when filling prescriptions.

26 Mar 2014

Study finds effectiveness of brief behavioral and mental health programs in pediatric practices

Brief behavioral and mental health programs for children can be effectively provided within pediatric practices as an alternative to being referred to a community specialist, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences researchers found in a National Institutes of Health-funded randomized trial.

26 Mar 2014

Study advises women to lose excess pregnancy weight in first year after delivery

'Watch out for weight gain within a year of giving birth to prevent new risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.' That advice for women comes from a study published today in the journal Diabetes Care.

26 Mar 2014

MNsure to give some deadline flexibility to last-minute health exchange shoppers

Minnesota officials announced Monday that people who hit technical snags that prevent them from completing the sign up process by March 31 may still be able to avoid the federal tax penalty for not having health insurance.

26 Mar 2014

Study: Many states do poorly on health care price transparency

Also, ProPublica examines doctor-drug company "double-dipping" at some academic medical centers.

25 Mar 2014

Tips to avoid eye irritation and longer-term damage to eyes during allergy season

With the advent of spring comes wind and allergy season, which can prove to be challenging for individuals who rely on contact lenses for clearer vision. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, approximately 1 out of 5 individuals in the United States suffer from eye allergies, while nearly half of all individuals who wear contact lenses report irritation and discomfort from wearing contacts during allergy season.

25 Mar 2014

Renal Ventures Management publishes first cookbook of kidney friendly recipes for renal patients

In recognition of Kidney Health Awareness Month, Renal Ventures Management, LLC (RVM), a leading provider of dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, has published its first cookbook of kidney friendly recipes for it renal patients and their families.

25 Mar 2014

Calif. health exchange shoppers will get voter registration form

The state will send voter registration cards to nearly 4 million state residents who visited the online insurance marketplace to ease voting rights group worries.

25 Mar 2014

PatientPoint signs distribution agreement with HealthTronics IT Solutions for urology technology

PatientPoint announced today that they have entered into a distribution agreement with HealthTronics IT Solutions to deliver population health management solutions within urology to drive improved adherence and compliance.

25 Mar 2014

Communispace launches new business unit for health care companies

Communispace – the leading consumer collaboration agency – today announced the launch of Communispace Health, a new business unit dedicated to helping health care companies collaborate with consumers to create greater impact and develop competitive advantage in the marketplace. Communispace Vice President, Corey Schwartz, has been named Managing Director of Communispace Health.

25 Mar 2014

TriMed Technologies' EHR version 7.9 achieves 2014 Edition Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification

TriMed Technologies, a leading provider of physician based healthcare information solutions, announced that its EHR (Electronic Health Record) version 7.9, has received 2014 Edition Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification, which designates that the software is capable of supporting healthcare providers with Stage 1 and Stage 2 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

25 Mar 2014

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High court hears arguments regarding the birth control coverage mandate

Desperate patients offered untested, risky stem cell treatments, says Wisconsin professor

Inovio Pharmaceuticals receives three industry awards at World Vaccine Congress

Viewpoints: Be careful what you pray for; health law 'freakouts;' concerns about imported drugs

Virginia Mason's commitment inspires new patient safety measures at hospitals throughout England

Appeals court to weigh challenge to health law subsidies

New pro-health law bumper stickers take aim at tea party

Research findings point to potential biomarkers for early detection of at-risk youth

Adult day care services may protect family caregivers against harmful effects of stress

Report: Prescription barriers more likely in exchange plans

Study finds effectiveness of brief behavioral and mental health programs in pediatric practices

Study advises women to lose excess pregnancy weight in first year after delivery

MNsure to give some deadline flexibility to last-minute health exchange shoppers

Study: Many states do poorly on health care price transparency

Tips to avoid eye irritation and longer-term damage to eyes during allergy season

Renal Ventures Management publishes first cookbook of kidney friendly recipes for renal patients

Calif. health exchange shoppers will get voter registration form

PatientPoint signs distribution agreement with HealthTronics IT Solutions for urology technology

Communispace launches new business unit for health care companies

TriMed Technologies' EHR version 7.9 achieves 2014 Edition Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification

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