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Congress overrides Bush veto on Medicare bill, stalling cuts
ALSO NOTED: Dems capturing pharma political dollars; FTC upset about pharmacos' anti-generics deals; and much more...
Strategy shifts for medical malpractice reform
While medical liability limits are still a top priority for lobbyists with the AMA and other physician specialty groups, lobbyists are beginning to make peace with the idea that their approach will have to shift as Democrats take power in Congress (and potentially the White House). Historically, Democratic lawmakers haven't been terribly sympathetic when it comes to tort reform efforts, and nothing suggests that the upcoming session is going to be any different. While …
... Read more...Poll shows support for Democrats' healthcare agenda
All eyes are on Washington D.C. as Democrats regain control of Congress today, and one of the incoming party's top priorities will be making easier for Americans to buy cheaper prescription drugs from other countries. An Associated Press-AOL News poll found that 69 percent of respondents support legislation that would makes these inexpensive drugs easier to acquire. "Importing prescription drugs to the United States is illegal, but the FDA generally does not bar individuals from …
... Read more...SPOTLIGHT: HHS Secretary criticized for use of CDC plane
Democrats are criticizing HHS secretary Mike Leavitt for using a private jet belonging to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to promote the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. Leavitt visited more than 90 cities to promote Medicare Part D over the last six months. The jet costs about $3,000 an hour to operate, according to critics. Leavitt says the trips involved legitimate public health related business, noting that in most cases he met with officials to discuss pandemic influenza in addition to the new benefit. Article
NCI chief steps down
National Cancer Institute head Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach is leaving his job at the agency to concentrate on his role at the FDA. Critics have argued that it was inappropriate for von Eschenbach to hold the top jobs at both agencies given the potential conflicts of interest involved. Dr. John Niederhuber moves into the top spot at NCI. Washington observers doubt that von Eschenbach will be formally confirmed in his FDA role any time soon since Democrats have vowed to place a hold on his …
... Read more...SPOTLIGHT: Senior citizens protest at Leavitt's house
The deadline for what Democrats are calling the "senior tax" is coming at the end of the week. Amidst encouraging media reports that Part D is working better, some still aren't too happy about the forthcoming premium rise. A group of seniors descended on HHS Secretary Leavitt's house last week to protest. Reminds me of the Monty Python "gangs of vicious grannies" sketch a little. Lucky Leavitt himself wasn't there, but apparently his wife was "nervous." Article
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There's been a significant push toward getting seniors to sign up for Medicare Part D in recent weeks, with President Bush stumping for the program. The reason is that after May 15, the price starts going up. Despite appeals from Democrats, and popular support for a delay running at 70 percent, it's unlikely that the deadline will be postponed. So far despite Administration claims …
California infrastructure bill leaves hospitals out
California hospitals will not get the major cash infusion they had been hoping for from the state to pay for infrastructure improvements. Democrats had sought to include money for hospital improvements in the $42 billion to $45 billion bond measure that state residents will vote on this summer. Hospitals had wanted money to pay for seismic retrofitting upgrades. Under an agreement between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) and lawmakers, the provision has been dropped. California …
... Read more...Poll: Americans skeptical of healthcare reform
A new Harris/Wall Street Journal poll finds that the majority of Americans have little faith in the Bush administration's ability to reform the healthcare system. About three quarters of those polled say they aren't confident that the administration will be able to make major changes or slow rising healthcare costs. But Americans aren't that much more confident in the ability of either other Republicans (31 percent) or Democrats (45 percent) to make effective changes either, …
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