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> In a late night vote, lawmakers in Pennsylvania passed legislation approving cuts to the state's massive $4.5 billion Medicaid budget. Story
> On Long Island, North Shore and Nassau Health Care announced a five-year alliance. Story
> In a new survey on women's health, Kaiser Family Foundation …
... Read more...Kaiser poll shows strong support for Medicaid
New research conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds "surprisingly strong" support for state and federal Medicaid programs among Americans. That may be bad news for lawmakers looking for support as they look for ways to scale back the program. The new poll finds that while most Americans agree that Medicaid has a lot to do with the budget problems their states face, many are reluctant to support cuts. Seventy-five percent of respondents describe Medicaid as "important;" 50 …
... Read more...SPOTLIGHT: KFF webcast examines future of Health IT
The Kaiser Family Foundation will webcast an "ask the experts panel" on the future of Health IT on Thursday, June 30, featuring National Health IT coordinator David Brailer, National Medical Association President William Price, MD, and Dean Rosen, Director of Health Policy Office of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. E-mail questions to ask@kaisernetwork.org. Website
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> Critics attacked new HIV figures released by the Indian government, saying the estimates are far too low. Story
> The Kaiser Family Foundation releases a report on medical malpractice. Report
> GlaxoSmithKline has high hopes for its new vaccine for cervical cancer. …
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