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IEEE-SA, Continua partner to broaden adoption of standards-based technologies for healthcare arena

IEEE Standards Association and Continua Health Alliance today announced they have signed a strategic agreement to help accelerate and broaden the adoption of globally relevant standards-based technologies for the healthcare arena.

12 Nov 2013

Choosing right health insurance could be more difficult for uninsured: Study

The new federal health-care law gives millions of Americans access to medical insurance. However, choosing the right coverage - a daunting task for most people - could be even more difficult for those who have never had health insurance, according to a new study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

12 Nov 2013

GOP sees potential in health law's problems, as website issues and overhaul complications take toll on Obama's ratings

Even as Republican lawmakers took a hard line during the weekend talk shows, Democrats still maintain the measure will, in the end, be a political advantage.

12 Nov 2013

Issa issues another subpoena about health law website -- his target: Top White House tech officer

So far, the White House has resisted congressional Republican efforts to speak with chief technology officer Todd Park about the roll-out of healthcare.gov.

12 Nov 2013

JGU joins with 3 Chinese universities in fields of research and teaching

The Institute of Sports Science at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) will be collaborating with three Chinese universities in the fields of research and teaching. The agreements cover such as aspects as research projects in high-performance sports to health care courses for students.

12 Nov 2013

Study gives new insight into geographic variation in drug poisoning mortality in U.S

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine gives new insight into the geographic variation in drug poisoning mortality, with both urban centers and rural areas showing a large increase in death rates.

12 Nov 2013

'Crunch time' for Obama on health law; the problems with that apology; young people feeling the sting of higher prices

But today, it's Obama in the spotlight. A president famous for his unflappability, he is now struggling to square assurances that he is on top of the problems confronting his administration with assertions that he was unaware of the problems as they were developing.

12 Nov 2013

Health law overview: At the state level, divided government appears to function better than in congress

Some states have had more success striking compromises that expand health insurance coverage.

12 Nov 2013

Proposals likely this week to respond to health law policy cancellations

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is among those who are expected to advance legislation. Her measure would extend the open enrollment period by at least two months.

12 Nov 2013

Administration's mental health parity rule is part of effort to curb gun violence

The long-awaited final regulation will guarantee most insurance coverage offers access to mental health services on par with physical health coverage.

12 Nov 2013

FDA proposes change in generic drug makers' labels

The change would allow generic manufacturers to put new safety information on the labels without having to get FDA permission.

12 Nov 2013

In states not expanding Medicaid, hospitals face a squeeze as federal funds dry up

The New York Times examines the dilemma for some safety-net hospitals that will not see a drop in the uninsured but will lose federal money that used to help pay for those patients.

12 Nov 2013

More numbers expected this week on October health law enrollment

In related news, The New York Times reports that state and federal exchanges are using "happy talk" to market the new health coverage options available through the online insurance marketplaces, but they rarely mention the penalty. Other news outlets report on developments from Maryland, Oregon and Colorado.

12 Nov 2013

PSE may help overcome parental stress, depressive symptoms after diagnosis of child ASD

A cognitive-behavioral intervention known as problem-solving education (PSE) may help reduce parental stress and depressive symptoms immediately after their child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study by Emily Feinberg, CPNP, Sc.D., of Boston University School of Public Health, and colleagues.

12 Nov 2013

Broom offers tips to help children cope with parent's deployment

While in the Navy, Broom regularly saw children of deployed parents in military pediatric offices. His biggest take away message from that experience is that families who are most successful at navigating deployment are those who plan and communicate.

12 Nov 2013

Occupational therapist receives $1M grant to develop virtual world programs that help amputees improve skills

Some people use alternate virtual world programs like Second Life- to escape reality, but one researcher is examining whether these same virtual worlds that are used to stimulate the imagination could help amputees develop the skills needed to navigate the real world.

11 Nov 2013

Registered nurses often lack time for nursing care activities

Registered nurses in hospitals often lack the time for nursing care activities, such as comfort or talk with patients or educating patients and relatives.

11 Nov 2013

PharMerica’s e-prescribing solution set to deliver quality patient care

PharMerica Corporation, a leading institutional pharmacy, specialty infusion and hospital services company servicing healthcare facilities in the United States, today announced that it has been certified by Surescripts to receive controlled and non-controlled substance prescription orders electronically.

11 Nov 2013

Specialist lung cancer nurses could aid treatment

A University research study has found that specialist lung cancer nurses could be putting patients in a stronger and healthier position to cope with the rigorous course of treatment that they undergo.

From Sheffield Hallam University 11 Nov 2013

First Edition: November 11, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about how Republicans are positioning themselves to capitalize on the health law's implementation difficulties in the upcoming election season.

11 Nov 2013

Healthcare News

IEEE-SA, Continua partner to broaden adoption of standards-based technologies for healthcare arena

Choosing right health insurance could be more difficult for uninsured: Study

GOP sees potential in health law's problems, as website issues and overhaul complications take toll on Obama's ratings

Issa issues another subpoena about health law website -- his target: Top White House tech officer

JGU joins with 3 Chinese universities in fields of research and teaching

Study gives new insight into geographic variation in drug poisoning mortality in U.S

'Crunch time' for Obama on health law; the problems with that apology; young people feeling the sting of higher prices

Health law overview: At the state level, divided government appears to function better than in congress

Proposals likely this week to respond to health law policy cancellations

Administration's mental health parity rule is part of effort to curb gun violence

FDA proposes change in generic drug makers' labels

In states not expanding Medicaid, hospitals face a squeeze as federal funds dry up

More numbers expected this week on October health law enrollment

PSE may help overcome parental stress, depressive symptoms after diagnosis of child ASD

Broom offers tips to help children cope with parent's deployment

Occupational therapist receives $1M grant to develop virtual world programs that help amputees improve skills

Registered nurses often lack time for nursing care activities

PharMerica’s e-prescribing solution set to deliver quality patient care

Specialist lung cancer nurses could aid treatment

First Edition: November 11, 2013

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