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Feb 10 2010

New York Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

LTC hospital report offers detailed descriptions of what inspectors have found to be a problem, ranging from minor violations, like poor record-keeping, to much more serious issues

Feb 10 2010

New York Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

The federal FDA said Tuesday that it would take steps to more stringently regulate three of the most potent forms of medical radiation

Feb 10 2010

Bloomberg

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While London-based Barclays Plc estimates U.S. IPOs will triple this year from 2009, at least six have been postponed or delayed.

Feb 09 2010

BusinessWire

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

CIGNA expanding onsite capabilities through acquisition of Kronos Optimal, specializing in lifestyle management programs, coaching, biometric screenings and health education

Feb 09 2010

S3 Group

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Texas Instruments Incorporated and S3 Group announced the availability of the first Continua Certified™ USB-enabled platform for building agent health care devices

Feb 09 2010

New York Times

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At the University of Miami’s 240-bed tent hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, volunteer should soon be able to consult via satellite with specialists in Miami and other medical centers

Feb 09 2010

Washington Post

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A bipartisan group of congressional members outlined a number of allegations against CVS Caremark – the group urged the FTC to investigate the company

Feb 09 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Now, AstraZeneca’s statin Crestor has crossed a new threshold: It’s the cholesterol drug for people who don’t have high cholesterol.

Feb 09 2010

Wall Street Journal

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

UnitedHealthcare is sending doctors individualized reports assessing their treatment of cancer patients – its goal is to alert doctors how treatments might vary from medical protocol

Feb 09 2010

New York Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

HHS Secretary demanded specifics in a sternly-worded letter Monday, saying the insurer has ”a responsibility to provide a detailed justification for these rate increases.”

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Kevin RocheThe Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.

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