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April 2006
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The April 2006 issue of Health Care News highlights government efforts to address obesity. An article by Devon Herrick of the National Center for Policy ... (read more)
The April 2006 issue of Health Care News highlights government efforts to address obesity. An article by Devon Herrick of the National Center for Policy ... (read more)
Balances in HSAs Approach $1 Billion
Since their inception two years ago, health savings accounts (HSAs) have grown to almost $1 billion in tax-advantaged funds, according to an Inside Consumer-Directed ... (read more)
Since their inception two years ago, health savings accounts (HSAs) have grown to almost $1 billion in tax-advantaged funds, according to an Inside Consumer-Directed ... (read more)
Bush Calls for Steps Toward Market-Based Reform
In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush devoted only a few sentences to health policy. But, to coincide with the speech, the Bush administration ... (read more)
In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush devoted only a few sentences to health policy. But, to coincide with the speech, the Bush administration ... (read more)
Calif. Estimates of Uninsured Too High: Study
It is often estimated that roughly 20 percent of all Californians--about 7 million people--lacked health insurance at some point in 2004. A report from ... (read more)
It is often estimated that roughly 20 percent of all Californians--about 7 million people--lacked health insurance at some point in 2004. A report from ... (read more)
Evidence Based Medicine and More
The movement toward "Evidence Based Medicine" (EBM) is founded on a few key ideas: First is that there is too much variation in medical practice, and ... (read more)
The movement toward "Evidence Based Medicine" (EBM) is founded on a few key ideas: First is that there is too much variation in medical practice, and ... (read more)
Federal Bill Could Create National Food Standards
A piece of legislation designed to create a uniform set of safety regulations for all packaged food passed the U.S. House of Representatives on March 8 ... (read more)
A piece of legislation designed to create a uniform set of safety regulations for all packaged food passed the U.S. House of Representatives on March 8 ... (read more)
Government Anti-Obesity Efforts Achieve Little Success
Swimsuit season is upon us, and millions of Americans are once again fighting the Battle of the Bulge. But can big government help us fit into new bikinis ... (read more)
Swimsuit season is upon us, and millions of Americans are once again fighting the Battle of the Bulge. But can big government help us fit into new bikinis ... (read more)
Governors Focus on Health, Medicaid Reimbursement
In February the nation's governors gathered in Washington, DC to address critical issues including health care and Medicaid reform. The National Governors ... (read more)
In February the nation's governors gathered in Washington, DC to address critical issues including health care and Medicaid reform. The National Governors ... (read more)
HSA Politics Heat Up in Congress
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have become the focus of increased political posturing on health policy in Congress. Legislators appear to be under increasing ... (read more)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have become the focus of increased political posturing on health policy in Congress. Legislators appear to be under increasing ... (read more)
Imported Drugs Violate Patent Rights, Threaten Trade, Canadian Study Finds
While some reports suggest the new Medicare prescription drug benefit may be slowing U.S. consumers' demand for Canadian drugs, a Vancouver-based think ... (read more)
While some reports suggest the new Medicare prescription drug benefit may be slowing U.S. consumers' demand for Canadian drugs, a Vancouver-based think ... (read more)
McDonald's Responds to Nutrition, Obesity Concerns
McDonald's Corporation, the largest restaurant chain in the world, has begun putting nutritional information on the packaging of its food. The initiative ... (read more)
McDonald's Corporation, the largest restaurant chain in the world, has begun putting nutritional information on the packaging of its food. The initiative ... (read more)
Medicare Benefit Cuts Demand for Canadian Rx
According to the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA), the new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, launched January 1, has alleviated ... (read more)
According to the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA), the new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, launched January 1, has alleviated ... (read more)
President Lauds Benefits of Health Savings Accounts
President George W. Bush delivered a major address on health care to an audience at Wendy's corporate offices in Dublin, Ohio on February 15. The president ... (read more)
President George W. Bush delivered a major address on health care to an audience at Wendy's corporate offices in Dublin, Ohio on February 15. The president ... (read more)
Transparency Helps Patients Shop for Care
Patients often complain they have difficulty obtaining information on the price and quality of services offered to them by health care providers. Policies ... (read more)
Patients often complain they have difficulty obtaining information on the price and quality of services offered to them by health care providers. Policies ... (read more)
Wacky Warning Labels
Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch (M-LAW) conducts an annual "World's Wackiest Warning Label Contest," and many of the winning labels are highly amusing, as ... (read more)
Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch (M-LAW) conducts an annual "World's Wackiest Warning Label Contest," and many of the winning labels are highly amusing, as ... (read more)
What Can Government Do About the Obesity Epidemic?
Obesity is an increasingly common problem around the world, and especially in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ... (read more)
Obesity is an increasingly common problem around the world, and especially in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ... (read more)