Chemicals In Drinking Water Prompt Inspections Of U.S. Military Bases
(By Grace Hood for NPR) Health workers are piecing together a complicated puzzle in El Paso County, Colo. In January,
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Health Care – General
HHS awards over $87 million for health centers’ IT enhancements
(Source – www.hhs.gov) Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced more than $87 million in funding for
Read MoreThe Top Ten Health Plans in United States
In the first quarter of 2016, UnitedHealthcare had the highest medical enrollment of any U.S. Health plans. Read article here….
Read MoreMen with early prostate cancer can safely opt out of treatment, finds landmark study
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) Men diagnosed with early prostate cancer1 can safely choose active monitoring rather than surgery or
Read MoreFDA panel votes to remove serious warning from Pfizer’s smoking cessation pill
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Pfizer won a crucial battle in its quest to widen the market for its Chantix
Read MorePlanning for Integration of Health Care Systems
The American Health Association (AHA), on its Hospitals & health Networks website takes a look at the issue of health
Read MoreThe Ads Say ‘Get Your Flu Shot Today,’ But It May Be Wiser To Wait
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) The pharmacy chain pitches started in August: Come in and get your flu
Read MoreRestrictions on some uses of antibiotics in livestock urged
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Several advocacy groups have asked the US Food and Drug Administration to “immediately” restrict certain
Read MoreVouchers and incentives can increase kidney donations and save lives
(By Sally Satel for STAT) The chronic organ shortage in this country is a well-known scourge, so any good idea
Read MoreSharing personal health information can never be risk-free, but it can be low-risk
(By Sam Wehbe for STAT) The growing use of electronic medical records, electronic insurance claims, and other medical software systems
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