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NewsHealth advocacy nonprofits rarely disclose drug industry ties
Nonprofits that influence health policy are getting money in the form of grants from the pharmaceutical industry, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. But they're Read more...
Healthcare reform to pass by year end
President Obama will sign a finalized piece of healthcare reform legislation within the next two months, current and former members of Congress predicted at a healthcare recent forum held by Politics Read more...
Groups urge legislators, president to address healthcare disparities
Sadly, there are often large disparities in between the health outcomes of different minority groups, including higher rates of death from some conditions. Now, with a new president in place, Read more...
| Press ReleasesCEAL and UNC Promote Excellence in Person-Centered Care Domains of PracticeFALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL), a unique collaborative of national provider, consumer, and advocacy organizations, and the University of Read more >> Stem Cell Action Coalition Doubles in Size to 62 Affiliated OrganizationsWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Genetics Policy Institute (GPI) announced that since its launch in mid-November, the grassroots Stem Cell Action Coalition, has attracted 62 affiliated nonprofit Read more >> Executive Director of Critical Path Institute’s Coalition Against Major Diseases Testifies Before Congress on Alzheimer’sMarc Cantillon, MD, presents the critical role of public/private partnerships in creating innovative tools to advance the development of new Alzheimer’s disease therapies TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS Read more >> Centric Health Resources Presents Third Annual Ultra Orphan Conference 2010, “Emerging Commercialization Strategies for AdSeptember 27 - 29, 2010, The Westin Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Invitation Only Event. Complimentary Registration. Limited Seating. (http://www.centrichealthresources.com/2010Conference/) CHESTERFIELD, Read more >> First Anniversary of “Cancer Patient Statement of Principles” Marks Initial Progress on Reimbursement Parity for Oral CancThe International Myeloma Foundation Facilitates Patient Visits to Washington and State Capitols CHICAGO & NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), Read more >> |
