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Just say no: More doctors and medical centers banning drug samples
The drug samples that pharmaceutical reps give out seem like a great idea to some--particularly when it comes to helping poor patients get their drugs. But more and more doctors' offices and medical... Read more...
NJ governor mulls fast-food tax to fund hospitals
While no other state has successfully pulled it off, New Jersey governor Jon Corzine (D) said he's willing to consider a tax on fast food to offset budget cuts that have hit hospitals hard. Corzine... Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Patient advocates a growing presence in hospitals
Increasingly, patients are beginning to enlist care advocates to help them negotiate the hospital system. While some providers are happy to get the extra help, others say that advocates create an... Read more...
