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GOP Medicaid plans trigger wariness among some Republican governors

The Hill reports that the budget plan to soon be unveiled by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is likely to take a similar approach to last year's block grant proposal and is drawing some concerns. Meanwhile, Politico Pro reports on how Medicaid waivers are helping states leverage money to pay for health reform.

6 Mar 2012

With 'Super Tuesday' on the horizon, GOP presidential candidates embroiled in health policy, social issues

Also in the news, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds that GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is experiencing a resurgence, just as President Barack Obama's approval rating hit its highest point since last May.

6 Mar 2012

Neuroimaging for stroke patients may be unnecessarily costly and redundant

Neuroimaging for stroke patients may be unnecessarily costly and redundant, contributing to rising costs nationwide for stroke care, according to University of Michigan research.

6 Mar 2012

Community Health Systems subsidiary merges with Diagnostic Clinic of Longview

Community Health Systems, Inc. announced today that a subsidiary of the Company has merged operations with Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, P.A., a large multi-specialty clinic serving residents of Longview, Texas, and surrounding East Texas communities.

6 Mar 2012

Health Robotics receives Premier contract for world-leading IV Robots

Health Robotics announced that it has been recently awarded by Premier Healthcare Alliance a 3-year sole-source contract for its world-leading IV Robots, following Premier's industry-wide market search in late 2011. Under this agreement, Premier will exclusively license Intravenous Medication Robots from Health Robotics.

6 Mar 2012

Cost estimates for health law's subsidies boosted by $111 billion

The new estimate, which represents an estimated 30 percent jump for an eight-year period, triggered calls during hearings last week by key House Republicans for the Obama administration to explain the number.

6 Mar 2012

Cross Country Healthcare fourth quarter revenue increases 10% to $124.7M

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. today reported revenue of $124.7 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, a 10% increase from revenue of $113.7 million in the prior year quarter and a 5% decrease sequentially from the third quarter of 2011.

6 Mar 2012

Stereotaxis fourth quarter net loss increases to $5.5M

Stereotaxis, Inc. today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

6 Mar 2012

Omega announces pricing of $400M senior notes due 2024

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. announced today the pricing of its $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5 7/8% senior notes due 2024.

6 Mar 2012

Contraceptive debate roils on in editorial pages

If the pill had never been invented, perhaps American politics would be very different today. ... Conflicts over gay marriage, transvaginal ultrasounds, Planned Parenthood funding and insurance coverage for birth control are not isolated events (Nancy L. Cohen, 3/4).

5 Mar 2012

Survey: Americans spend more for health care than people in other countries

The report from the International Federation of Health Plans found that Americans pay more for physician time, for scans, surgery and drugs than people in other countries. Also in the news, other reports from the health care marketplace explore the lack of insurance coverage for reproductive-age women and the growth in the number of companies that are offering incentives to their employees to better manage their health.

5 Mar 2012

HASCO Medical acquires Ride-Away Handicap Equipment

HASCO Medical, Inc., www.HascoMed.com a managed healthcare provider that serves patients in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, is pleased to announce that the Company has completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corp., a closely-held New Hampshire corporation (Ride-Away).

5 Mar 2012

Omega announces private placement of $400M senior notes offering

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. announced today its intention to offer $400 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2024 in a private placement, subject to market and other conditions.

5 Mar 2012

Repligen seeks EMA marketing approval for SecreFlo for pancreatic imaging

Repligen Corporation announced today that it has submitted a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for SecreFlo to improve detection of pancreatic duct abnormalities in patients with pancreatitis.

5 Mar 2012

FDA clears Covidien Solitaire FR revascularization device

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that the Solitaire FR revascularization device has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Solitaire FR device is intended to restore blood flow to the brain in patients suffering acute ischemic stroke by mechanically removing blood clots from blocked vessels.

5 Mar 2012

First Edition: March 5, 2012

Today's headlines include reports setting the scene for the upcoming "Super Tuesday" primary elections and how GOP presidential candidates are pointing to health policy issues as part of the debate.

5 Mar 2012

Lixiu, BIEL announce distribution agreement for RecoveryRx devices

BioElectronics Corporation., the maker of inexpensive, disposable drug-free topical pain and healing devices, today announced an agreement with Shanghai Lixiu Medical Devices Co., Ltd. – a subsidiary of Shanghai SuoKang Medical Implants Co., Ltd. -- to sell BIEL's RecoveryRx, chronic wound and surgical devices, throughout the People's Republic of China to licensed medical providers.

5 Mar 2012