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Apr 14 2010

Bloomberg

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Harvard Medical School professor says a $3 billion injection of funds from health overhaul bill is certain to accelerate research that compares the effectiveness of drugs and other medical therapies

Apr 14 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Researchers wanted to know if physicians’ behavior and attitudes explain some of the regional variations in the number of intensive procedures.

Apr 14 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Congress is getting ready for another episode of its recurring doctor drama: Block the Medicare Payment Cuts If You Can!

Apr 14 2010

Excessive Use of Back Surgery?

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JAMA reports on a study of trends in back surgery for older patients. Rates for a complex form of this surgery have grown very rapidly, along with complications and costs;…

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Apr 13 2010

Bloomberg

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A U.S. mandate forcing insurers spend 85 percent of revenue from premiums on medical care is the newest front in the battle between the Obama administration and companies over industry profits.

Apr 13 2010

Wall Street Journal

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New gadgets and online tools are giving people a clearer picture not only of how active they are during the day, but also how well they sleep at night

Apr 13 2010

Wall Street Journal

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A new generation of anti-obesity drugs could hit the market in coming months, the latest attempt in what has proved a difficult medicine to make safe for patients

Apr 13 2010

Wall Street Journal

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The new federal health-care law has raised the stakes for hospitals and schools already scrambling to train more doctors

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Apr 13 2010

Wall Street Journal

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The question is, how can we make sure the technology actually delivers? How can we make sure the digitization of medical records does everything its advocates believe is possible?

Apr 13 2010

New York Times

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Could Health Reform’s emphasis on wellness undermine one of its central achievements: putting an end to the practice of charging sick people more for health insurance?

Apr 13 2010

Care of Obese Persons

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A JAMA article reports on a study of whether obese persons receive worse medical care, due to stigmatization of their condition or for other reasons. Despite negative perceptions, it appears…

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Apr 13 2010

Bloomberg

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Video: Chet Burrell, chief executive officer at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, talks about the potential impact of the U.S. health-care overhaul

Apr 13 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Interventional radiologists say they can save on health-care costs in the long run because most procedures don’t require expensive hospital stays

Apr 13 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Online simulation designed to help nurses make quick, sure decisions in emergencies.

Apr 13 2010

Bloomberg

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CVS Caremark Corp., the largest U.S. provider of prescription drugs, will double the number of in-store medical clinics it operates within five years

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