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Price hikes could raise $10 billion in additional income for pharmas
Pharmaceutical companies have been asked to help fund health reform by cutting drug costs $8 billion per year over the next 10 years. But while this sounds good, drugmakers may be taking steps to... Read more...
AARP could back House Democrats' reform bill
It's looking like House Democrats may have won over a lobbying juggernaut to support their cause. "Unnamed sources" have revealed that the AARP plans to throw its weight behind their version of the... Read more...
AARP in hot seat over its insurance reform lobbying
AARP, the 40-million member senior citizen advocacy group, is coming under increasing scrutiny from congressional Republicans who accuse it of having a conflict of interest in taking sides in the... Read more...
Patent protections for biotech drugs part of reform debate
No, it hasn't been one of the marquee issues of the healthcare debate, but for biotech interests, it's a huge one nonetheless. Will makers of costly biotech drugs keep their patents--and high... Read more...
AARP comes out with top hospitals list
A list of the top "out-of-town" hospitals was recently compiled by the AARP in what is meant to serve as a guide for patients who travel for care. The list, which is featured in the May/June issue of... Read more...
Group forms to promote nursing shortage discussion
A group of 21 stakeholders from across the healthcare industry has come together to see to it that the problem of the U.S. nursing shortage doesn't get dropped from the national discussion of U.S.... Read more...
AARP investigated for false advertising of member insurance
The AARP prides itself on being an adamant watchdog for consumers' rights, especially on healthcare--but sometimes gods have feet of clay. The billion-dollar elderly advocacy group is now accused of... Read more...
Specialty biotech drugs prices rising
Biotech drugs, treating conditions like cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, are already mind-bogglingly expensive, with some hitting $100,000 per year. As if that wasn't enough, now research suggests... Read more...
Coalition protests healthcare cuts in CA
It's somewhat ironic that a Governor as well known for his commitment to physical fitness as he is for being an aging action adventure hero has proposed deep budget cuts that could leave more than... Read more...
Biotechs eager for FDA approval of biogeneric drugs
For years, the biotechnology industry has fought hard against legislative changes that would allow the FDA to approve generic versions of biotech medications. On the opposite side of the ring are a... Read more...
