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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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 & 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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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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