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Retiree medical expenses fall, but they still exceed most people's expectations

A study released by Fidelty Investments estimated that a couple, who are enrolled in traditional Medicare and retiring in 2013, will need $220,000 to cover medical costs throughout their retirement.

17 May 2013

In many state legislatures, the Medicaid expansion saga continues

News outlets offer updates on the future of uncertain Medicaid expansion plans in Texas and Arizona as well as a progress report from California.

17 May 2013

People unsure of the right steps to take in water emergencies, finds American Red Cross survey

Even though nearly two-thirds of families with small children plan on swimming in areas without lifeguards this summer, many people don't know the right thing to do in water emergencies or how to keep their loved ones safe in the water, according to a new American Red Cross poll.

17 May 2013

Loyola University Health System creates new weapon to fight against obesity

In the past 30 years the number of children living in the U.S. who are obese has more than doubled and the number of adolescents has tripled. In response, Loyola University Health System has created a Pediatric Weight Management Program designed to help families and communities in the fight against this epidemic.

17 May 2013

House GOP lays groundwork for fall budget face-off

The chairman of the House tax-writing committee has been laying the groundwork for advancing an overhaul of the tax code to scale back deductions and reduce rates.

17 May 2013

Doctors can play role in easing financial worries of cancer patients

Most cancer patients would like to talk about the cost of their care with their doctors, but often don't because they fear the discussion could compromise the quality of their treatment, researchers at Duke Cancer Institute report.

17 May 2013

Low income African-American adults living closer to fast food restaurants have higher BMI

African-American adults living closer to a fast food restaurant had a higher body mass index than those who lived further away from fast food, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and this association was particularly strong among those with a lower income.

17 May 2013

Health law repeal votes offer important campaign trail symbol for some Republicans

Many GOP lawmakers see today's scheduled vote to repeal the health law as important to their campaign trail messaging.

17 May 2013

Get With The Guidelines--Stroke program improves patient recovery

People with strokes caused by blood clots fared better in hospitals participating in the Get With The Guidelines--Stroke program according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2013.

17 May 2013

Heart failure patients may have high risk of death, re-admission after leaving hospital, say researchers

Heart attack or heart failure patients may have a high risk of death or re-admission for a month or longer after leaving the hospital, researchers said at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Scientific Sessions 2013.

17 May 2013

Appeals court to hear Liberty University health law challenge

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., will hear arguments on Thursday related to the lawsuit brought by the Christian university.

17 May 2013

Prevention tips for lawn mower-related injuries

In just a few weeks the school year will come to a close and thousands of children across the country will take on a familiar chore: mowing the lawn. Safety is always a priority, and three national medical organizations are warning families that the routine task of lawn mowing can be extremely dangerous to children, the operator, and those nearby if proper safety precautions aren't taken.

17 May 2013

Pennsylvania receives grant to design state healthcare innovation plan

Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Pennsylvania was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to design a state healthcare innovation plan.

17 May 2013

Sonendo unveils Multisonic Ultracleaning System at AAE meeting

Sonendo, a developer of a revolutionary technology for the endodontic marketplace, unveiled its new Multisonic Ultracleaning System at the recent American Association of Endodontics in Hawaii, a national, member-based organization dedicated to endodontic education.

17 May 2013

PENTAX Medical releases EPK-i5010 Video Processor with PENTAX i-SCAN

PENTAX Medical Company, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, announces the U.S. launch of the EPK-i5010 Video Processor with PENTAX i-SCAN™, the industry's highest resolution HD+ imaging technology for flexible endoscopy.

From PENTAX Medical Company 16 May 2013

First Edition: May 16, 2013

Today's headlines detail the Senate confirmation of Acting Chief Marilyn Tavenner to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

16 May 2013

InVivo Therapeutics to sponsor Working 2 Walk symposium

InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp., a developer of groundbreaking technologies for the treatment of spinal cord injuries and other neurotrauma conditions, today announced that the Company is the Title Sponsor of the 8th annual Working 2 Walk Science & Advocacy Symposium taking place September 27-28, 2013 at the Boston Convention & Exhibit Center in Boston, MA.

16 May 2013

College of Nursing wins grant to implement community health and wellness program

The Ohio State University College of Nursing and Making a Difference, Inc. have teamed up to win a $60,000 dollar grant from The Ohio State University Office of Outreach and Engagement to address health disparities by implementing a comprehensive community health and wellness program in a Near East Side neighborhood of Columbus, OH.

16 May 2013

MCA honors four individuals for dedication to chiropractic profession, commitment to public health

The Minnesota Chiropractic Association recently honored four individuals for their endless dedication to the chiropractic profession and commitment to public health.

16 May 2013

Doctors transform how they practice medicine

Kaiser Health News staff writer Ankita Rao reports: "The buzz, and anxiety, in the medical profession is palpable – trade magazines tout new coping strategies, doctor groups discuss the transformation of practices. Physicians are experimenting with business models and new practice techniques, hoping to find work that is both financially and personally rewarding" (Rao, 5/15).

16 May 2013