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Health Care News
June 2005
Analysis: Canadian Drugs Can’t Solve High-Drug-Price Problems
It’s been months since the Easter Bunny completed his Sunday rounds; perhaps he will now fulfill the fantasies of U.S. politicians and make Canadian drug ... (read more)
It’s been months since the Easter Bunny completed his Sunday rounds; perhaps he will now fulfill the fantasies of U.S. politicians and make Canadian drug ... (read more)
Bill Would Allow Consumers to Purchase Health Insurance Across State Lines
On May 12, U.S. Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) introduced the Health Care Choice Act of 2005, H.R. 2355, which would make it possible for consumers to purchase ... (read more)
On May 12, U.S. Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) introduced the Health Care Choice Act of 2005, H.R. 2355, which would make it possible for consumers to purchase ... (read more)
Bush Health Care Agenda Introduced in Congress
On May 9, Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Representatives Sam Johnson (R-TX), Eric Cantor (R-VA), Paul Ryan (R-WI), and J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ) introduced ... (read more)
On May 9, Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Representatives Sam Johnson (R-TX), Eric Cantor (R-VA), Paul Ryan (R-WI), and J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ) introduced ... (read more)
Commentary: Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Saves Lives
When a consumer sees an ad for the latest Ford truck, it catches his attention. Perhaps he goes on the Internet to learn more about that truck and compare ... (read more)
When a consumer sees an ad for the latest Ford truck, it catches his attention. Perhaps he goes on the Internet to learn more about that truck and compare ... (read more)
Consumer Choice Matters: AHIP Announces One Million HSAs Sold
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) released its latest survey of HSA enrollment on May 4. It finds that in just 14 months, more than one million people ... (read more)
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) released its latest survey of HSA enrollment on May 4. It finds that in just 14 months, more than one million people ... (read more)
DC City Council to Regulate Drug Prices
On May 3, the District of Columbia City Council unanimously passed a measure that would make it an illegal trade practice to charge too much for prescription ... (read more)
On May 3, the District of Columbia City Council unanimously passed a measure that would make it an illegal trade practice to charge too much for prescription ... (read more)
Employers Cannot Reduce Retirees’ Benefits, Judge Rules
In a closely watched case, a federal district court judge in Philadelphia has ruled employers are prohibited by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ... (read more)
In a closely watched case, a federal district court judge in Philadelphia has ruled employers are prohibited by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ... (read more)
Few Americans Lack Access to Health Coverage
In May, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation sponsored its annual “Cover the Uninsured Week,” the purpose of which is to raise awareness of the number of ... (read more)
In May, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation sponsored its annual “Cover the Uninsured Week,” the purpose of which is to raise awareness of the number of ... (read more)
House Seeks Parental Consent for Abortion
The Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA), H.R. 748, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 270-157 on April 27. H.R. 748 ... (read more)
The Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA), H.R. 748, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 270-157 on April 27. H.R. 748 ... (read more)
How to Improve Medicaid for Minorities
Ethnic minorities in America, particularly African-Americans, are generally less healthy than whites and suffer from reduced access to quality health care ... (read more)
Ethnic minorities in America, particularly African-Americans, are generally less healthy than whites and suffer from reduced access to quality health care ... (read more)
How to Reduce the Risk of Nutritional Diseases
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of diseases related to poor nutrition. Rates of heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and obesity are all ... (read more)
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of diseases related to poor nutrition. Rates of heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and obesity are all ... (read more)
June 2005 Health Care News (pdf)
The June 2005 issue of Health Care News features prescription drug pricing in three articles addressing drug importation from Canada, private initiatives ... (read more)
The June 2005 issue of Health Care News features prescription drug pricing in three articles addressing drug importation from Canada, private initiatives ... (read more)
Obesity Crisis May Not Exist at All
In late April, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released newly revised estimates of weight-related mortality in the United States, casting doubt on ... (read more)
In late April, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released newly revised estimates of weight-related mortality in the United States, casting doubt on ... (read more)
Private Initiative Solves Drug Access Problems
Prescription drugs not only improve health and save lives--they can save money by reducing the need for expensive surgery or other costly treatments. One ... (read more)
Prescription drugs not only improve health and save lives--they can save money by reducing the need for expensive surgery or other costly treatments. One ... (read more)
Welcome, New Subscribers!
If this is your first issue of Health Care News, you are probably one of the 8,500 mayors, city council members, and county officials just added to the ... (read more)
If this is your first issue of Health Care News, you are probably one of the 8,500 mayors, city council members, and county officials just added to the ... (read more)
