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Study finds high utilization of CTC and Medicare coverage in recent years

Medicare coverage and nationwide utilization of computed tomographic colonography, commonly referred to as virtual colonoscopy, has tripled in recent years, according to a study in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

4 Apr 2011

FDA releases rules for restaurants to provide calorie information

The federal government on Friday released proposed rules requiring chain restaurants and other businesses that serve food to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards. But after objections from theater chains, the rules give a pass to those box-office snacks — even though a large popcorn and soda can contain as many calories as a typical person needs in a day.

4 Apr 2011

Lack of doctors accepting Medicaid could complicate health overhaul

As pressure mounts on state Medicaid budgets, the New York Times examines whether the programs can handle the influx expected under the new health law. And The Hill looks at the latest waivers awarded by the administration for insurance plans that don't meet the requirements of the law.

4 Apr 2011

Ryan: Major changes for Medicare, Medicaid in GOP's 2012 budget

Even as Congress faces a showdown this week on 2011 federal spending, both parties are gearing for the 2012 budget battle.

4 Apr 2011

GOP budget would aim to cut up to $4 trillion

As Republicans gear up to present their 2012 budget proposal, it has been revealed that the new budget would cut more than $4 trillion from federal spending projected over the next decade and transform the Medicare health program for the elderly.

3 Apr 2011

UNEVE opens new library as a dedication to Dallas College president

The Universidad Estatal Del Valle de Ecatepec, a public university located near Mexico City, recently dedicated its new campus library to Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Dallas-based Parker College of Chiropractic.

2 Apr 2011

WCRI finds higher costs per workers' compensation claim in New Jersey

The average cost per workers' compensation claim in New Jersey was 16 percent higher than the median of 16 states analyzed in a study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

2 Apr 2011

U.S. News ranks Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center as No. 1 hospital in Philadelphia

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center has been ranked highest in southern New Jersey - placing above all other southern New Jersey hospitals in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area of U.S. News & World Report's first-ever Best regional hospitals.

2 Apr 2011

Students are taught importance of connecting with community at Faculty of Nursing

In the Faculty of Nursing, students are taught the importance of connecting with the community, and nursing professor Vera Caine has come up with a way for students to not only learn about working in the community, but also to actually be a part of it.

2 Apr 2011

Faculty member of Capella University co-authors new book that focuses on healthcare leadership

Nick Coppola, PhD, MHA, FACHE, a faculty member in the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Capella University, an accredited online university that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, has co-authored a book that focuses on healthcare leadership.

2 Apr 2011

FDA issues two proposals on menu labeling rule in restaurants, retail food establishments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued two proposed regulations regarding calorie labeling on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, retail food establishments, and vending machines.

2 Apr 2011

Eli Lilly to launch Connecting Hearts Abroad program

Eli Lilly and Company's new global service program, Connecting Hearts Abroad, is set to launch. Through the program, the company is sending 200 Lilly Ambassadors to assist people and communities that often lack basic resources.

2 Apr 2011

AANS to hold its 79th Annual Scientific Meeting at Colorado Convention Center

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons will hold its 79th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Colorado Convention Center, April 9-13, 2011. The AANS is expected to host more than 6,000 attendees, with an estimated 3,000 medical professionals including neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents, medical students, neuroscience nurses, clinical specialists, physician assistants and allied health professionals.

2 Apr 2011

Courtroom action: June 8 will mark important date for health law

That's the day when oral arguments will be held regarding the Obama administration's 11th Circuit appeal of the ruling in the multi-state challenge to the health overhaul.

2 Apr 2011

APA to host 2011 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Conference in Chicago

The American Psychological Association's 2011 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Conference will be held April 8-9 in Chicago.

2 Apr 2011

The Economist examines factors contributing to antimicrobial resistance

"Antibiotic resistance has now become a costly and dangerous problem," The Economist writes in an article examining the factors that have contributed to the global rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria, ahead of next week's World Health Day dedicated to the issue.

2 Apr 2011

CCEI offers course on child abuse in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

ChildCare Education Institute, a nationally accredited, IACET CEU granting, distance training institution dedicated exclusively to the child care industry, offers new users the opportunity to try online learning by taking the course CCEI112A: Child Abuse: Signs of Abuse and Reporting Requirements for Early Childhood Professionals at no cost for the month of April, in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

2 Apr 2011

Funds at risk: What services does Title X support?

In places like Unity Health Care's Upper Cardozo clinic in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., doctors, nurses and other health care providers are too busy treating patients to focus on the fights happening across town.

2 Apr 2011

CAS-Carrera awarded $3.5M SIF grant from EMCF

The New York based Children's Aid Society Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program has been awarded a $3.5 million Social Innovation Fund grant from the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation to deepen the program's impact in New York City and replicate it nationally.

2 Apr 2011

Series of new clinical trials confirm range of viable treatment options for HCV patients

Highly anticipated data from a number of clinical trials presented for the first time at the International Liver CongressTM confirmed that a range of new proteases inhibitors will help treat patients who have previously failed therapy for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.

2 Apr 2011