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Professional satisfaction for docs tied to better care, RAND study shows
By Maureen McKinney | October 09, 2013 | Basic Web Basic Web Subscription Details
Physicians' perception of their ability to provide high-quality care most strongly determines their level of professional satisfaction, according to a newly released RAND Corp. study.
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Wal-Mart, Lowe's to offer employees leg up on knee and hip work—at certain systems
By Jaimy Lee | October 08, 2013 | Basic Web Basic Web Subscription Details
A group of large employers including retail giants Wal-Mart Stores and Lowe's Cos. announced they will offer their employees coverage for hip and knee implant procedures with no cost-sharing if they receive the procedures at one of four previously selected hospital systems.
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Rising number of vaccine skeptics a quandary for Mass. doctors
By WBUR (Boston) | October 08, 2013
After two measles cases were recently diagnosed in Boston, public health officials issued a warning reminding the public that the disease can spread fast among the unvaccinated—about 3% of the state's population. Western Massachusetts in particular has a rising number of parents who decline...
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Despite halt of latest HIV vaccine trial, study makes strides in recruiting hard-to-reach populations
By Steven Ross Johnson | October 07, 2013
Months after the latest trial of a possible HIV vaccine were halted because it was ineffective, newly published details suggest researchers and advocates made important strides with some the country's hardest-hit and difficult-to-reach populations.
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Pharmaceutical firms paid to attend meetings of panel that advises FDA
By Washington Post | October 07, 2013
A scientific panel that shaped the government's policy for testing the safety and effectiveness of painkillers was funded by major pharmaceutical firms seeking to affect the thinking of the FDA.
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PhRMA sues to stop 340B pricing for orphan drugs
By Jaimy Lee | October 02, 2013
PhRMA has sued to block implementation of a rule that lets providers in the 340B drug discount program buy orphan drugs at reduced prices if the drugs are used to treat non-orphan conditions.
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Why hospitals want patients to ask doctors, 'Have you washed your hands?'
By Wall Street Journal | October 02, 2013
It's a simple enough request, but for patients and families who feel vulnerable, scared or uncomfortable in a hospital room, the subject can be too intimidating to even bring up with a doctor or nurse: Have you washed your hands? Hospitals are encouraging patients to be more assertive, amid growing...
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Planned Parenthood sues to block Iowa ban on telemedicine abortion
By Rachel Landen | October 02, 2013
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland filed a lawsuit in federal court Sept. 30 asking a judge to grant a stay against a rule from the Iowa Board of Medicine that would restrict abortion access in the state.
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Merck to cut 8,500 more jobs
By Tom Murphy / Associated Press | October 01, 2013
Merck & Co. plans to cut another 8,500 jobs as the drugmaker continues its struggle with competition from cheaper generic medications that have squeezed the pharmaceutical industry for several quarters now.
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Delays expected as result of furloughs at FDA, HRSA
By Jaimy Lee | October 01, 2013 | Basic Web Basic Web Subscription Details
The government shutdown has led to furloughs of about half of the staff at the Food and Drug Administration and the Health Resources and Services Administration and may lead to delays in the agencies' operations.
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