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ALSO NOTED: More regs for managed care, hospitals?; Wal-Mart generics program keeps expanding; and much more...

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Created Oct 25 2006 - 8:01pm

> According to a new study by Harris Interactive, many Americans feel that hospitals and managed companies should face more regulation. Of course, there are just a few regs in place already... Release [1]

> The juggernaut keeps rolling [2]. Wal-Mart is rolling out its generics program to stores in 12 more states. Release [3]

> Florida's North Broward Hospital District plans to kick off an internal medicine residency program at affiliated Broward General Medical Center in July 2007. Article [4]

> With help from the county, San Pablo's bankrupt Doctors Medical Center may stay open for the time being. Article [5]

> Nurses are poised to strike at Worcester, MA-based UMass Memorial Medical Center. Article [6]

> Dental benefits provider Delta Dental is rolling out a new package offering specialized dental coverage to chronically ill and high-risk patients. The benefits firm says that fighting gum disease can help fight off non-dental complications. Release [7]

And Finally... This doctor wants you to enjoy your vacation...and does the traveling to prove it. Article [8]


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