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Mar 11 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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AHA: Hospital Pricing Variations Unrelated to M&A Activity

Mar 11 2011

New York Times

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Paul Krugman – Limiting health costs, therefore, requires a smarter approach.

Mar 11 2011

New York Times

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20% Rise Seen in Number of Survivors of Cancer

Mar 11 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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As many as 100 million Americans may be misclassified as having abnormal blood pressure, and it may time to reassess what constitutes “normal” blood pressure

Mar 11 2011

Washington Post

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House Republicans will “lead with our chin” and offer politically explosive cost curbs this spring on programs like Medicare, Medicaid and perhaps Social Security

Mar 11 2011

medpage today

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Certain types of genetic tests that are available for at-home use without a prescription should not be used without the involvement of a physician or genetic specialist, an FDA advisory panel recommended.

Mar 11 2011

The Hill

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Two House Democrats have signed onto a Republican bill to repeal a health reform provision – the Independent Payment Advisory Board that fast-tracks cuts to Medicare payments when spending reaches a pre-determined target.

Mar 10 2011

Wall Street Journal

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The Wall Street Journal’s second annual ranking of 50 venture-capital-backed companies

Mar 10 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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Deep within the PPACA there is a mandate that extends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years beyond its 2010 expiration date.

Mar 10 2011

Wall Street Journal

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A senior House Republican on Wednesday introduced legislation that would allow consumers to apply for waivers to key health-law requirements

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