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November 2005
Arrests Are Not Enough
In Europe, profiteers masquerading as pharmacists are selling unsafe, unregulated, mislabeled, repackaged, and commingled drugs to unsuspecting consumers, ... (read more)
In Europe, profiteers masquerading as pharmacists are selling unsafe, unregulated, mislabeled, repackaged, and commingled drugs to unsuspecting consumers, ... (read more)
Commonsense Consumption Act
Also known as "the Cheeseburger Bill," S. 908 reads in part: "Congress finds that-- "(1) the food and beverage industries are a significant part of ... (read more)
Also known as "the Cheeseburger Bill," S. 908 reads in part: "Congress finds that-- "(1) the food and beverage industries are a significant part of ... (read more)
Commonwealth Care
This year, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) introduced legislation (HD 4673) to reform health care in his state and to provide health insurance for every ... (read more)
This year, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) introduced legislation (HD 4673) to reform health care in his state and to provide health insurance for every ... (read more)
Congress Takes Up Long-Term Care Proposal
On September 15, Sen. George Allen (R-VA) introduced S. 1706, the Long-Term Care Act of 2005. The legislation, if passed, will make it possible for individuals ... (read more)
On September 15, Sen. George Allen (R-VA) introduced S. 1706, the Long-Term Care Act of 2005. The legislation, if passed, will make it possible for individuals ... (read more)
Congressional 'Cheeseburger Bill' Gains Support
Growers, manufacturers, and distributors of food are seeking congressional support of a bill addressing frivolous lawsuits that claim a plaintiff's obesity ... (read more)
Growers, manufacturers, and distributors of food are seeking congressional support of a bill addressing frivolous lawsuits that claim a plaintiff's obesity ... (read more)
Congressional Health Legislation 'Scrambled,' Policy Director Says
Dean Rosen, director of health policy for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), said in September the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina had "scrambled" ... (read more)
Dean Rosen, director of health policy for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), said in September the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina had "scrambled" ... (read more)
Counterfeit Drug Sales to Reach $75 Billion by 2010, Report Says
On September 20, experts on regulation, security, and trade of illegal pharmaceuticals gathered in Washington, DC to discuss what they described as the ... (read more)
On September 20, experts on regulation, security, and trade of illegal pharmaceuticals gathered in Washington, DC to discuss what they described as the ... (read more)
Durbin Stops Blocking High-Risk Pools
After seven months of blocking a Senate bill that would help low-income people with serious medical conditions find affordable health insurance, Senate ... (read more)
After seven months of blocking a Senate bill that would help low-income people with serious medical conditions find affordable health insurance, Senate ... (read more)
Excerpts from GAO Concierge Care Report
Given the concerns about how concierge care might affect Medicare beneficiaries, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 ... (read more)
Given the concerns about how concierge care might affect Medicare beneficiaries, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 ... (read more)
GAO Report Focuses on 'Concierge Medicine'
"Concierge medicine" is now before Congress. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (the new name for the General Accounting Office) issued a report ... (read more)
"Concierge medicine" is now before Congress. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (the new name for the General Accounting Office) issued a report ... (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)
Katrina Changes Congressional Health Policy Landscape
In a matter of weeks, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has dramatically altered not only the landscape of the Gulf Shore but also the political dynamics ... (read more)
In a matter of weeks, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has dramatically altered not only the landscape of the Gulf Shore but also the political dynamics ... (read more)
Katrina Response Shows Need for Medicaid Reform
Hurricane Katrina has brought to the fore the strengths and weaknesses of America's health care delivery system. Millions of individual Americans, acting ... (read more)
Hurricane Katrina has brought to the fore the strengths and weaknesses of America's health care delivery system. Millions of individual Americans, acting ... (read more)
Lawsuit Challenges Constitutionality of Tobacco Settlement
A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), entered into between 46 states and the four major tobacco companies, ... (read more)
A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), entered into between 46 states and the four major tobacco companies, ... (read more)
Market Competition Can Improve U.S. Health Care, Authors Say
Healthy Competition: What's Holding Back Health Care and How to Free It by Michael F. Cannon and Michael D. Tanner (Washington, DC: Cato Institute, 2005) $9.95, ... (read more)
Healthy Competition: What's Holding Back Health Care and How to Free It by Michael F. Cannon and Michael D. Tanner (Washington, DC: Cato Institute, 2005) $9.95, ... (read more)
Mass. Governor Offers Insurance Reform Plan
In an effort, he said, to expand access to affordable health insurance, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) has developed a reform plan that requires all ... (read more)
In an effort, he said, to expand access to affordable health insurance, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) has developed a reform plan that requires all ... (read more)
November 2005 Health Care News (PDF)
The November 2004 issue of Health Care News opens with an article by Peter Pitts, director of the Center for Medicines in the Public Interest and senior ... (read more)
The November 2004 issue of Health Care News opens with an article by Peter Pitts, director of the Center for Medicines in the Public Interest and senior ... (read more)
Study: Estate Law Reform Critically Needed in Kansas
As aging Americans increasingly require long-term care, estate law has become more critical than ever before ... and no less complicated. New Kansas legislation ... (read more)
As aging Americans increasingly require long-term care, estate law has become more critical than ever before ... and no less complicated. New Kansas legislation ... (read more)
Vermont Moves Toward Reforms Under Federal Medicaid Cap
On October 1, Vermont received federal approval for a Medicaid reform plan. If the plan is approved by the state's Joint Fiscal Committee, Vermont will ... (read more)
On October 1, Vermont received federal approval for a Medicaid reform plan. If the plan is approved by the state's Joint Fiscal Committee, Vermont will ... (read more)
What's Really Wrong with American Health Care
A Call to Action: Taking Back Healthcare for Future Generations by Hank A. McKinnell (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2005) 256 pages, $27.95, ISBN 007144808X In ... (read more)
A Call to Action: Taking Back Healthcare for Future Generations by Hank A. McKinnell (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2005) 256 pages, $27.95, ISBN 007144808X In ... (read more)
Why Employer-Based Health Insurance Is Unraveling
In a September 13 statement, the CEO of Starbucks Corp. announced his company will spend more on health insurance for its employees this year than on coffee ... (read more)
In a September 13 statement, the CEO of Starbucks Corp. announced his company will spend more on health insurance for its employees this year than on coffee ... (read more)