Estimate says bill will cost $829 billion, reduce budget deficits by $81 billion over ten years. Read the highlights.
Investment in catheter manufacturing facility will create jobs and capital, Governor says.
Judge denies motion to dismiss in action to stop enforced enrollment for SSA beneficiaries.
The Congressional Budget Office says health care reform is deficit neutral.
Regulations to prevent genetic information from being used to deny insurance coverage.
Decade-long U.S. and international stent litigation resolved by agreement.
AACN expert explains some outlooks and obstacles in nursing employment.
Public support on reform rises despite pols' concerns, rejection of public option.
Device industry taxes, Medicaid expansion and federal funds are hot issues for state leaders.
Medico-legal headlines from the October edition of DOTmed Business News, now online.
Isotope can be produced domestically without HEU and address U.S. shortage, witnesses say.
False research and FDA approval claims led to stock rise, SEC says.
Agency has recommendations for methodology and contents of study design.
Report details challenges cancer patients face in costs, coverage.
Baucus announces changes to the Mark-up; Administration focuses on insurance.
Bill has no public option but includes expansion and reform of insurance coverage.
Innovative program finds holistic methods likely to help community health costs.
Testimony examines the current problems in forensic standards.
Responses include both strong support and emphatic rejection of a public option.
Doctors support a public option across the board; they criticize aspects of Medicare but want it extended to those 55 and older.
DOJ approves proposal which should lead to lower costs, improved health care. A legal obstacle cleared for joint purchase agreements.
$70.9 Million will go to states to help cover uninsured.
Persons with mental illness are more likely to visit ERs when they can't access meds. Unintended consequences for "Medi-Medi" patient population.
Court holds that export patent infringement law does not apply to method.
The company emphasizes transparency of collaborations and the need to innovate. Mandatory reading if you missed the shareholder meeting.
Does collecting information on family history help? NIH wants to know.
President to address Congress, while new reports emphasize cost savings, affordability, and access.
A medico-legal roundup from DOTmed Business News.
Change will reduce evidence needed to connect condition to service.
Advisory committee will be formed to recommend actions on smoking-related issues.
As the president tackles persistent claims on reforms, Democrats consider alternative means of passage.
Agency says new method would improve obtaining safety information. The amendment would require that manufacturers, importers, and user facilities be subject to current reporting requirements and submit reports to the FDA in an electronic format.
Administration speaks out to assure that public insurance option is still part of reform.
Organization led successful efforts to integrate IT with health care.
Vendors of personal health records and other entities must notify consumers of security breaches.
Standards will provide expectations and definitions for transplant nursing practice.
Administration strives to emphasize benefits of reform while addressing concerns.
Job board network offers hope to address health care worker shortage.
FDA has new steps to increase effectiveness and timeliness of enforcement of regulations on drugs and devices.
Kaiser poll shows that the public supports reform efforts, but negativity does have an effect.
Delay gives small businesses time to review and implement rules.
Funding announced for 12 states to reduce infections in same-day facilities.
New report supports reform legislation; AMA advertises for common ground on issues; House vote appears slated for fall.
Secretary Sebelius announces $200 million in grants, loans, repayment and scholarships.
EHR criteria may be part of CMS proposed rule this year.
DOTmed 100 sole proprietor will work around the clock to help customers.
New York City mainstay hospital closed doors in 2008.
A compilation of medico-legal activities from DOTmed Business News.
Cabinet secretaries on tour to hear rural Americans' concerns.
Doctors' and nurses' groups offer support of new bill; President says time is now for reform.