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Health Care News
September 2006
'Wal-Mart Law' Overturned in Maryland
On July 19, a federal district court ruled Maryland's "Fair Share Health Care Fund Act"--more popularly known as the "Wal-Mart law"--cannot be implemented ... (read more)
On July 19, a federal district court ruled Maryland's "Fair Share Health Care Fund Act"--more popularly known as the "Wal-Mart law"--cannot be implemented ... (read more)
Anti-Obesity Drug Reaches Market in EU
As concerns about obesity rise, pharmaceutical manufacturers are racing to develop drugs to combat the problem. Rimonabant, developed by drug manufacturer ... (read more)
As concerns about obesity rise, pharmaceutical manufacturers are racing to develop drugs to combat the problem. Rimonabant, developed by drug manufacturer ... (read more)
Chicago Mayor May Veto 'Big-Box' Ordinance
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association criticized Chicago's City Council for passing 35-14 a "big-box" ordinance at the end of July, arguing the ordinance ... (read more)
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association criticized Chicago's City Council for passing 35-14 a "big-box" ordinance at the end of July, arguing the ordinance ... (read more)
Competition Works for Medicare Part D
A study of the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Program, also known as Part D, reveals free-market competition is keeping drug prices down more effectively ... (read more)
A study of the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Program, also known as Part D, reveals free-market competition is keeping drug prices down more effectively ... (read more)
Congress Considers Bills for Universal Health Coverage
Over the last few days of July, two U.S. senators with presidential aspirations offered bills outlining their plans for insuring the 19 million to 46 million ... (read more)
Over the last few days of July, two U.S. senators with presidential aspirations offered bills outlining their plans for insuring the 19 million to 46 million ... (read more)
Correction
The August 2006 issue of Health Care News incorrectly identified U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R-RI) as his father, the late Sen. John Chafee. HCN regrets the ... (read more)
The August 2006 issue of Health Care News incorrectly identified U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R-RI) as his father, the late Sen. John Chafee. HCN regrets the ... (read more)
Electronic Patient Visits Gaining Traction
National and regional health insurers have begun to reimburse providers for electronic patient visits, in the hope these payments will improve care quality ... (read more)
National and regional health insurers have begun to reimburse providers for electronic patient visits, in the hope these payments will improve care quality ... (read more)
Health Care in the News Nationwide
Denver. The Denver Business Journal reported the local National Federation of Independent Business chapter was "going to Washington" to fight for Association ... (read more)
Denver. The Denver Business Journal reported the local National Federation of Independent Business chapter was "going to Washington" to fight for Association ... (read more)
Health Care Leadership Forecast Released
When Development Dimensions International (DDI), a multinational management firm based in Pittsburgh, released its fourth annual Health Care Global Comparison ... (read more)
When Development Dimensions International (DDI), a multinational management firm based in Pittsburgh, released its fourth annual Health Care Global Comparison ... (read more)
Health IT Bill: Boon or Boondoggle?
A bill pending in Congress would create a framework for a national interoperable network for storage and transmission of individual health care records. ... (read more)
A bill pending in Congress would create a framework for a national interoperable network for storage and transmission of individual health care records. ... (read more)
Heavy Diet of Falsehoods About Food
Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know about Fast Food by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson Houghton Mifflin, May 2006 270 pages, $16.00 cloth, ... (read more)
Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know about Fast Food by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson Houghton Mifflin, May 2006 270 pages, $16.00 cloth, ... (read more)
Long-Term Care DRAma in Congress
When a local Medicaid planning attorney in U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett's (R) district in Hagerstown, Maryland criticized him on July 10 for voting for the ... (read more)
When a local Medicaid planning attorney in U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett's (R) district in Hagerstown, Maryland criticized him on July 10 for voting for the ... (read more)
Making Health Insurance Portable
One of the great things about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is that they are portable--if you change jobs, you don't necessarily have to change accounts. However, ... (read more)
One of the great things about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is that they are portable--if you change jobs, you don't necessarily have to change accounts. However, ... (read more)
Maryland Ruling Is Hailed by Health Care Experts
Free-market advocates cheered long and loud in mid-July when U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz struck down Maryland's Fair Share Health Care Fund Act, ... (read more)
Free-market advocates cheered long and loud in mid-July when U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz struck down Maryland's Fair Share Health Care Fund Act, ... (read more)
MS Drug Gives Patients Options
Champion pool player David Krolick found himself behind the eight ball six years ago when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Until doctors ... (read more)
Champion pool player David Krolick found himself behind the eight ball six years ago when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Until doctors ... (read more)
New Drug Safety Bill Introduced in Senate
In a bid to increase federal scrutiny of the safety of pharmaceutical industry products, U.S. Sens. Michael B. Enzi (R-WY) and Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) ... (read more)
In a bid to increase federal scrutiny of the safety of pharmaceutical industry products, U.S. Sens. Michael B. Enzi (R-WY) and Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) ... (read more)
Record Number of Flu Vaccine Doses Available This Year
When the fall/winter flu season descends once again, the Centers for Disease Control will be ready for it, according to agency representatives. After ... (read more)
When the fall/winter flu season descends once again, the Centers for Disease Control will be ready for it, according to agency representatives. After ... (read more)
S.F. Adopts Health Plan for Residents
On August 7, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law an ordinance establishing a health coverage plan for city residents. The San Francisco ... (read more)
On August 7, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law an ordinance establishing a health coverage plan for city residents. The San Francisco ... (read more)
September 2006 Health Care News (PDF)
The September 2006 issue of Health Care News highlights technology in health care, including the Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2006 (H.R. ... (read more)
The September 2006 issue of Health Care News highlights technology in health care, including the Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2006 (H.R. ... (read more)
UnitedHealth Group Study: Consumer-Driven Plans a Success
UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation's largest health insurers, released in July one of the first comprehensive studies of consumer-driven health plans ... (read more)
UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation's largest health insurers, released in July one of the first comprehensive studies of consumer-driven health plans ... (read more)
