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Health Care News
January 2007
Canadians Wait Longer for Medical Care
In recent years, patients treated by the Canadian health care system have increasingly experienced lengthy waits to see providers. According a new study ... (read more)
In recent years, patients treated by the Canadian health care system have increasingly experienced lengthy waits to see providers. According a new study ... (read more)
Congress Has New Health Policy
The 110th Congress will begin soon under the leadership of the Democrats, who gained the majority in both the Senate and the House last November. Although ... (read more)
The 110th Congress will begin soon under the leadership of the Democrats, who gained the majority in both the Senate and the House last November. Although ... (read more)
Consumer Power Report: Election Fallout
Managed care companies took an instant hit in stock prices when the November 2006 election results came in. MarketWatch reported United Healthcare dropped ... (read more)
Managed care companies took an instant hit in stock prices when the November 2006 election results came in. MarketWatch reported United Healthcare dropped ... (read more)
False Spring in Long-Term Care Winter
Savvy public policymakers know that funding long-term care (LTC) will be a long, cold slog. Even if they weather the perfect storm of impending Medicare ... (read more)
Savvy public policymakers know that funding long-term care (LTC) will be a long, cold slog. Even if they weather the perfect storm of impending Medicare ... (read more)
First 'State Law Compliant' Snack Food Launched
When Clif Bar & Co. was devising its new organic energy bar for kids in early 2004, product developers at the Berkley, California-based health food manufacturer ... (read more)
When Clif Bar & Co. was devising its new organic energy bar for kids in early 2004, product developers at the Berkley, California-based health food manufacturer ... (read more)
Illinois Fast-Tracks School Vending Machine Food Bans
In October 2006, a bipartisan group of Illinois legislators approved rules banning "junk food" sales in elementary and middle schools. Critics say the measure ... (read more)
In October 2006, a bipartisan group of Illinois legislators approved rules banning "junk food" sales in elementary and middle schools. Critics say the measure ... (read more)
January 2007 Health Care News (PDF)
The January 2007 issue of Health Care News reports on legislative efforts in California, Illinois, and New York City to address the alleged dangers of snack ... (read more)
The January 2007 issue of Health Care News reports on legislative efforts in California, Illinois, and New York City to address the alleged dangers of snack ... (read more)
Means-Testing Medicare: Stealth Tax on Upper-Income Retirees
Starting in 2007, a new surcharge on upper-income retirees will require them to pay more for their Medicare Part B coverage based on their income as reported ... (read more)
Starting in 2007, a new surcharge on upper-income retirees will require them to pay more for their Medicare Part B coverage based on their income as reported ... (read more)
Medicare Officials Call for Consumer-Friendly Reform
Medicare officials say it's time to modernize the health plan by providing America's seniors with more information and choice. But critics say these are ... (read more)
Medicare officials say it's time to modernize the health plan by providing America's seniors with more information and choice. But critics say these are ... (read more)
National Market Could Cure America's Health Care Crisis: Policy Analysts
Is the remedy to America's health care problems right under our noses? It could be, according to some health care analysts, if the opportunity available ... (read more)
Is the remedy to America's health care problems right under our noses? It could be, according to some health care analysts, if the opportunity available ... (read more)
News Media Misreport Health Survey
If you saw ABC News or USA Today during the week of October 16, 2006, you probably got the impression Americans want government health care and oppose health ... (read more)
If you saw ABC News or USA Today during the week of October 16, 2006, you probably got the impression Americans want government health care and oppose health ... (read more)
NYC Proposes Trans Fat Ban
Trans fatty acids (TFAs) will soon be a thing of the past in New York City restaurants if the city's Department of Public Health and Mental Hygiene gets ... (read more)
Trans fatty acids (TFAs) will soon be a thing of the past in New York City restaurants if the city's Department of Public Health and Mental Hygiene gets ... (read more)
On-Site Clinics Offer Savings and Convenience for Employees
In an effort to contain health care costs, a growing number of businesses are establishing on-site clinics for employees and their families, as well as ... (read more)
In an effort to contain health care costs, a growing number of businesses are establishing on-site clinics for employees and their families, as well as ... (read more)
Prescriptions for Progress
The Cure: How Capitalism Can Save American Health Care By Dr. David Gratzer New York: Encounter Books, 2006 240 pages, hardcover, ISBN: 1-59403-153-3, ... (read more)
The Cure: How Capitalism Can Save American Health Care By Dr. David Gratzer New York: Encounter Books, 2006 240 pages, hardcover, ISBN: 1-59403-153-3, ... (read more)
State Laws Can Cripple Market for Health Insurance: CAHI
In 2006, individuals and employers faced yet another year of health insurance premiums increasing faster than the rate of inflation. Not coincidentally, ... (read more)
In 2006, individuals and employers faced yet another year of health insurance premiums increasing faster than the rate of inflation. Not coincidentally, ... (read more)
Tobacco Settlement Challenged in Court
In early November, a Louisiana federal district court judge ruled the Competitive Enterprise Institute's (CEI) lawsuit challenging the constitutionality ... (read more)
In early November, a Louisiana federal district court judge ruled the Competitive Enterprise Institute's (CEI) lawsuit challenging the constitutionality ... (read more)
Wal-Mart Drug Discounts Increase Competition and Lower Prices
In September 2006, Wal-Mart rolled out a plan to sell 291 generic prescription medications at $4 for a 30-day supply at selected pharmacies in Florida. ... (read more)
In September 2006, Wal-Mart rolled out a plan to sell 291 generic prescription medications at $4 for a 30-day supply at selected pharmacies in Florida. ... (read more)
