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Jan 25 2010

New York Times

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A major hospital chain and one of the nation’s largest insurance companies are locked in a struggle over control of treatment and costs that could have broad ramifications for millions

Jan 25 2010

Bloomberg

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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the nation’s states are being overwhelmed by rising health costs, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

Jan 25 2010

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The White House zeroed in on several elements it hoped would survive, including extending life of Medicare, lower prescription drug costs and cap consumers’ out-of-pocket

Jan 25 2010

Scale Ventures

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Consumer health website company Everyday Health Inc filed for an initial public offering up to $100 million – the company runs 25 websites on topics from caregiving to fitness

Jan 22 2010

PR Web

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As one of the most difficult economic years came to a close, the health care industry remained one bright spot, adding 22,000 jobs in December 2009

Jan 22 2010

CNN

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Trustmark Mutual and Health Fitness announce a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Trustmark will acquire HealthFitness

Jan 22 2010

Journal of General Internal Medicine

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Family caregivers play a major role in maximizing the health and quality of life of more than 30 million individuals with acute and chronic illness.

Jan 22 2010

Washington Post

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One out of every five teenagers has cholesterol level that increases risk of heart disease, providing new evidence obesity is making children prone to illnesses

Jan 22 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Restaurants from Applebee’s to Starbucks are pushing new low-calorie menu items in an effort to attract customers who say they want healthier options.

Jan 22 2010

New York Times

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

Democrats may now spend weeks or months drafting a new proposal or undertaking a series of bills to achieve their goals

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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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