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Historic House Passage Of Health System Reform Important Step Forward, American Medical Association
“Historic passage of health system reform by the U.S. House of Representatives today is an important step toward providing coverage to all Americans and improving our nation’s health system. Every day physicians see the devastating effect being uninsured has on the health of our patients. Physicians dedicate their lives to helping patients, and we have an historic opportunity now to do just that…
Hospitals Cope With Losing Money
Kentucky’s Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s HealthCare is eliminating 500 jobs this month. The layoffs represent the first large-scale cuts in a Louisville-area hospital system since the recession began. Louisville Courier-Journal: The cuts come because of “lower patient volume and a growing number of uninsured patients brought on by the lingering recession…
Hospital Mergers May Rise
Business Week/Bloomberg: “Failure to pass the health-care overhaul may accelerate a push by Community Health Systems Inc., Health Management Associates Inc. and LifePoint Hospitals Inc. to acquire facilities weakened by the recession…
Companies Shed More Light On Health Bill Lobbying
Several news outlets report on the lobbying efforts of interest groups, including drug makers, big business and insurers. USA Today: “Sweeping ethics rules passed by Congress in 2007 require corporate interests that lobby Washington to reveal more information than ever, such as how much they donate to politicians’ favorite charities…
Political Squabbles Mark Opening Day Of Senate Health Debate
The Senate on Monday began its health bill debate amid speculation regarding how long the floor consideration would last and how much the bill will change before a final vote is taken…
The NHS Benefits When Patients Use Their Medical Insurance, UK
NHS budgets are under pressure from the ever increasing demand for hospital services. Many Primary Care Trusts are reporting significant financial concerns, with cost controls likely to tighten further when public sector spending is reviewed after the 2010 election…
Senate Democrats Face Rocky Road On The Way To The Health Reform Finish Line
“The 60 votes aren’t there any more,” The Associated Press reports: “With the Senate set to begin debate Monday on health care overhaul, the all-hands-on-deck Democratic coalition that allowed the bill to advance is fracturing already. Yet majority Democrats will need 60 votes again to finish…
Senate Confirms Benjamin As Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed Alabama doctor Regina Benjamin as surgeon general Thursday night. Her confirmation, which was approved with a voice vote, comes at a critical time as the nation deals with a swine flu emergency. The
Senate Confirms Surgeon General Nominee Benjamin
The Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed Regina Benjamin to be U.S. surgeon general, Roll Call reports.