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VP candidate Ryan levels sharp critique of Obama abortion position

The GOP vice presidential candidate made these comments while speaking to a conservative audience at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood was quick to hit back.

18 Sep 2012

Medicaid primary care pay raise 'coming soon,' according to CMS official

Details on increasing Medicaid payments to primary care providers starting next year will soon be announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency said Thursday. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid rates for pediatricians, general internists, family physicians, and those who work under their supervision are to be set at Medicare's December 2009 levels beginning in Jan. 2013 and going through 2014.

18 Sep 2012

Cedars-Sinai symposium to discuss latest findings on stem cell treatments for diabetes, eye diseases

Leading scientists and clinicians from across the nation will discuss the latest findings on potential stem cell treatments for diabetes and eye diseases at the second Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Scientific Symposium.

18 Sep 2012

Mass. high court upholds dismissal of lawsuits challenging Medicaid reimbursements

The Massachusetts' court has upheld the dismissal of lawsuits brought by some hospitals alleging the state's 2006 health law didn't reimburse them enough for caring for Medicaid patients.

18 Sep 2012

Seriously ill patients being cared for sound environments in ICUs

Seriously ill patients in intensive care units are being cared for in environments with sound levels more than 20 dB higher than the WHO's recommendations. This is shown by a study carried out in partnership between the University of Gothenburg and the University of Bor's.

18 Sep 2012

News from the Hill: GOP lawmakers continue to investigate aspects of the health law's implementation

House Republican lawmakers are questioning hiring practices at the Department of Health and Human Services as well as how the Internal Revenue Service will enforce provisions of the health law.

18 Sep 2012

OMB report on budgetary impact of sequestration estimates global health funding would decrease by 8.2%

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Friday released a report (.pdf) describing the budgetary impacts of sequestration "mandated by the 2011 Budget Control Act," which would require an annual reduction in government spending of $109 billion per year for nine years, National Journal reports.

18 Sep 2012

States watch Calif. as it builds exchange; Red state officials wrestle with opposition to law and need to implement it

News outlets report on both the progress and difficulties states are facing as they attempt to establish health exchanges and meet other health law requirements. Meanwhile, Vermont is hoping to move beyond the federal law as it tries to set up a single payer system.

18 Sep 2012

Viewpoints: Dragging the 'C word' -- cost -- out of hiding; Elton John on discrimination against state prisoners with HIV

We need death panels. Well, maybe not death panels, exactly, but unless we start allocating health care resources more prudently -- rationing, by its proper name -- the exploding cost of Medicare will swamp the federal budget.

18 Sep 2012

Roundup: Mont. settlement money to pay for uninsured's prescription drugs; Physician assistants' role in Mass.; Atlanta to cut worker premiums

The Montana attorney general's office says nearly $1 million collected in drug company settlements will be used to help pay for prescription medicine for people who are uninsured and underinsured. Attorney General Steve Bullock said in a statement Thursday the money came from settlements dating back to 2010 with four drug companies accused of inflating the wholesale prices of drugs paid by Medicare and Medicaid.

18 Sep 2012

Philadelphia Eagles, TJUH partner to educate about prostate health and cancer awareness

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals has again teamed up with the Philadelphia Eagles to educate fans and others about prostate health and to raise cancer awareness.

18 Sep 2012

Live to Love announces two major initiatives for promotion of environment preservation

Live to Love today announced two major initiatives for the promotion of environment preservation. It is spearheading a massive tree planting drive in Ladakh, India, on 29th October 2012.

18 Sep 2012

Maya Angelou Center to hold summit on issues that affect women and girls' health

The Maya Angelou Center for Women's Health and Wellness at Forsyth Medical Center announced today it will hold a three-day international summit focusing on contemporary issues affecting women's and girls' health beginning Thursday, September 27 through Saturday, September 29.

18 Sep 2012

AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research to be held from Oct. 16-19

The 11th Annual AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research will bring together scientists, survivors and patient advocates to share the latest science on cancer prevention.

18 Sep 2012

Community Hospital Grand Junction chooses SIS Solution to replace legacy perioperative system

Surgical Information Systems (SIS), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that Community Hospital Grand Junction has selected the SIS Solution to replace its legacy perioperative system.

18 Sep 2012

Harris Health System celebrates completion of Smith Clinic

On Sept. 12, Harris Health System celebrated the completion of Smith Clinic, the system's first outpatient specialty facility. The new facility enhances and expands specialty care for patients formerly seen at hospital-based clinics located at Ben Taub Hospital.

18 Sep 2012

Pacific Global Health Conference to take place from Oct. 8-10

Over 400 leading health professionals are expected to attend the 5th Pacific Global Health Conference, Transforming Public Health in the Pacific, to be held at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, HI from October 8-10.

18 Sep 2012

HSS recognizes Kaiser Permanente Colorado as a 2012 Hypertension Control Champion

Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recognized Kaiser Permanente Colorado as a 2012 Million Hearts Hypertension Control Champion. Million Hearts is a national public-private initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

18 Sep 2012

Project Happiness introduces new fundraising campaign

Project Happiness, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization specializing in emotional resilience-building programs, announced today the launch of Hungry 4 Happiness, a viral grassroots fundraising campaign which combines a "chain" of dinner parties that will benefit Project Happiness through a platform that includes in-home promotion, social media outreach and blogger call-to-action.

18 Sep 2012

Sentara Heart Hospital performs first innovative Atrial Fibrillation procedure

Sentara Heart Hospital is leading the way in an innovative Atrial Fibrillation (AF) procedure for what is typically the most difficult to treat or persistent, forms of AF. This past week, surgeons and cardiologists at Sentara Heart Hospital were the first in the world to begin performing surgeries in the Dual Epicardial Endocardial Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Study (Staged DEEP) feasibility trial.

18 Sep 2012

Healthcare News

VP candidate Ryan levels sharp critique of Obama abortion position

Medicaid primary care pay raise 'coming soon,' according to CMS official

Cedars-Sinai symposium to discuss latest findings on stem cell treatments for diabetes, eye diseases

Mass. high court upholds dismissal of lawsuits challenging Medicaid reimbursements

Seriously ill patients being cared for sound environments in ICUs

News from the Hill: GOP lawmakers continue to investigate aspects of the health law's implementation

OMB report on budgetary impact of sequestration estimates global health funding would decrease by 8.2%

States watch Calif. as it builds exchange; Red state officials wrestle with opposition to law and need to implement it

Viewpoints: Dragging the 'C word' -- cost -- out of hiding; Elton John on discrimination against state prisoners with HIV

Roundup: Mont. settlement money to pay for uninsured's prescription drugs; Physician assistants' role in Mass.; Atlanta to cut worker premiums

Philadelphia Eagles, TJUH partner to educate about prostate health and cancer awareness

Live to Love announces two major initiatives for promotion of environment preservation

Maya Angelou Center to hold summit on issues that affect women and girls' health

AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research to be held from Oct. 16-19

Community Hospital Grand Junction chooses SIS Solution to replace legacy perioperative system

Harris Health System celebrates completion of Smith Clinic

Pacific Global Health Conference to take place from Oct. 8-10

HSS recognizes Kaiser Permanente Colorado as a 2012 Hypertension Control Champion

Project Happiness introduces new fundraising campaign

Sentara Heart Hospital performs first innovative Atrial Fibrillation procedure

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