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The Center for Justice & Democracy opposes President Obama's medical malpractice proposal

The Center for Justice & Democracy strongly opposes President Obama's plan to implement Bush Administration measures to limit the legal rights of severely injured patients, which has become part of the health care discussion apparently as a bargaining chip to reduce Republican opposition to much needed health care reform.

10 Sep 2009

New brief explains how state and local governments are addressing their OPEB obligations

A new issue brief from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence takes a hard look at the options state and local governments are pursuing to reduce their unfunded liabilities for retiree health care.

10 Sep 2009

International conference to discuss health tourism and rising costs of funding health care in the EU

Health tourism and the rising costs of funding health care and providing 'free at the point of delivery' healthcare are among the issues to be addressed at an international conference on Health Care in the EU.

10 Sep 2009

High cost of health care not justified

A policy paper that identifies and analyzes the key drivers of health care costs was released today by the American College of Physicians (ACP). Controlling Health Care Costs While Promoting the Best Possible Health Outcomes provides nearly four dozen recommendations to achieve better quality care to more people.

10 Sep 2009

Cord Blood America to complete its new Las Vegas laboratory on schedule

Cord Blood America, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBAI), the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company (http://www.cordblood-america.com ) focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells, a biological insurance policy for families nationwide and internationally, said today that it is on schedule to complete the construction of its new Las Vegas laboratory by the first week of October.

10 Sep 2009

Results of the survey after President Obama's speech to a Joint Session of Congress released

Immediately after President Obama's speech to a Joint Session of Congress last night, Clarus Research Group surveyed 44 of the nation's top political, legislative and communications strategists -- representing a broad array of expertise in politics, government, media consulting, lobbying, and public relations.

10 Sep 2009

Medical liability reforms will hold down defensive medicine costs

President Obama, in his address to a joint session of Congress tonight, stated that “defensive medicine” does contribute to unnecessary costs in healthcare and will now explore options for medical liability reform. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) applaud the President’s inclusion of this key element as lawmakers move forward with an overall healthcare reform plan.

10 Sep 2009

Business vertical-focused learning solutions for the health care industry launched by TIS

Global learning solutions provider-Tata Interactive Systems (TIS)-has recently announced the launch of its first business vertical-focused learning solutions for organizations in the health care industry. TIS formally launched this initiative with the appointment of Candida Chandorkar as Vice President - Global Healthcare Solutions, a move from her earlier position as Vice President - ANZ.

10 Sep 2009

PDR merges with Health Care Notification Network

The iconic Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR®) found in every physician's office, clinic and hospital is merging with the Health Care Notification Network (HCNN), the only network that delivers FDA-required drug Alerts to physicians and other prescribers online.

From Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) 10 Sep 2009

U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform calls for meaningful medical liability reforms

Statement of Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, on reports from White House press secretary Robert Gibbs that President Obama will address medical liability reform in tonight's speech to Congress:

10 Sep 2009

Symposium on innovations in health care experience to be hosted

The Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation will host Transform, a collaborative symposium on innovations in health care experience and delivery, Sept. 13-15, http://centerforinnovation.mayo.edu/transform. Transform will feature nationally recognized speakers discussing topics focused on innovation methodology and innovations in health care delivery models, including Web-based tools.

10 Sep 2009

Healthcare reform explained

A bevy of legislation is flooding Capitol Hill on healthcare reform. With President Obama’s speech kicking debate on these initiatives into high gear, Eric Zimmerman, a partner in the Health Law Department of leading law firm McDermott Will & Emery, weighs in on the issues:

10 Sep 2009

TPC seeks President Obama's support for private and community foundations in the field of health

As the nation awaits President Obama's address on health care reform to a joint session of Congress, The Philanthropic Collaborative (TPC) sent today a letter to the President seeking his support for the efforts of private and community foundations in the field of health.

10 Sep 2009

Obama's big speech: Advice and history

As President Obama prepares for his big health care speech tonight, major players from the last health care debate offer him advice. Obama also has earlier health care experiences of his own to draw from.

10 Sep 2009

Everyone must have access to affordable and quality health care: Regence BlueCross BlueShield

"These are extraordinary times. Our nation is in the midst of a pivotal conversation about health care reform. I applaud our nation's leaders for making this difficult issue a priority.

10 Sep 2009

President Obama’s health care address to Congress broadcasted

Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a radio actuality previewing President Obama’s health care address to Congress on Wednesday evening. Radio stations and Web sites wishing to download the audio for broadcast can find it on the www.healthreform.gov Web site.

10 Sep 2009

FRC President Tony Perkins comments on President Obama's speech

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins made the following comments in reaction to President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress.

10 Sep 2009

Payments to Medicare’s private plans at risk in Democrats' reform proposals

As part of their effort to find funds for universal health coverage, Democrats have targeted federal subsidies for Medicare's private plans.

10 Sep 2009

USAction urges Congress to pass quality and affordable health care reform

Responding to President Obama's address to Congress Wednesday evening, USAction President William McNary called on Congress to represent the interests of the American people - not the insurance companies - and pass quality, affordable health care reform with a public health insurance option.

10 Sep 2009

'How Much Longer' campaign for promoting autism awareness

The National Autism Association (NAA) declared today as National "How Much Longer" Day for Autism, a day of letter-writing to the media, health agencies, Department of Education, lawmakers and the Obama Administration asking for such things as health insurance coverage, federal laws to protect special-ed students from dangerous restraint and seclusion practices in schools, safer vaccines, and for autism to be declared a nation health crisis.

10 Sep 2009

Healthcare News

The Center for Justice & Democracy opposes President Obama's medical malpractice proposal

New brief explains how state and local governments are addressing their OPEB obligations

International conference to discuss health tourism and rising costs of funding health care in the EU

High cost of health care not justified

Cord Blood America to complete its new Las Vegas laboratory on schedule

Results of the survey after President Obama's speech to a Joint Session of Congress released

Medical liability reforms will hold down defensive medicine costs

Business vertical-focused learning solutions for the health care industry launched by TIS

PDR merges with Health Care Notification Network

U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform calls for meaningful medical liability reforms

Symposium on innovations in health care experience to be hosted

Healthcare reform explained

TPC seeks President Obama's support for private and community foundations in the field of health

Obama's big speech: Advice and history

Everyone must have access to affordable and quality health care: Regence BlueCross BlueShield

President Obama’s health care address to Congress broadcasted

FRC President Tony Perkins comments on President Obama's speech

Payments to Medicare’s private plans at risk in Democrats' reform proposals

USAction urges Congress to pass quality and affordable health care reform

'How Much Longer' campaign for promoting autism awareness

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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