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NewsUninsured number down, government costs up by 2016, RAND study finds
The proportion of uninsured residents will decline significantly under health reform initiatives once reform efforts are fully implemented by 2016, according to an examination by the RAND Read more...
Medical product innovation getting tougher, Moody's says
Advances in medical products could slow down considerably in the future as obstacles to innovation mount, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service. Moody's analysts argue that Read more...
Census Bureau says number of uninsured has risen
In a move likely to give a nudge to mired-down healthcare reform efforts, a report from the U.S. Census Bureau projects that the number of people without health coverage in the country went up to Read more...
Surgeon general pick may boost primary care focus
And the nominee for surgeon general is...Regina Benjamin, a primary-care physician who's been part of a center studying healthcare disparities at the National Institutes of Health. She comes with Read more...
| Press ReleasesNational Journal and APIC Host Policy Summit on Best Practices in Infection PreventionDr. Don Wright, HHS, Keynotes Government Role in Infection Prevention WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- U.S. health experts estimate that at any given time, about one in 20 patients develop an infection Read more >> NextGen Healthcare Selected by Benefis Health System for Deployment of Electronic Health Records and Health Information ExAutomation across clinical, billing and data sharing functions supports Montana-based organization’s ongoing efforts to enhance quality of care HORSHAM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NextGen Healthcare Read more >> The Physicians Foundation Releases “Roadmap for Physicians to Health Care Reform”Important new tool for physicians will help them understand major legislative changes that will impact their practice of medicine BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A comprehensive report released today Read more >> PFCD Briefing on Hill Highlighted Delivery System Reform and Prevention Models in the StatesWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) hosted a briefing at the Capitol Visitor’s Center which featured health care providers, state health officials and Read more >> PFCD Briefing: Friday, September 24thDelivery System Reform and Prevention Models: What's Working Out in the States? WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Friday, September 24, 2010, the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) will host Read more >> |
