Health Care

• Doctors Blast the AMA for Pelosi-Care Endorsement; Will Hold Public 'Shout-out' at AMA Houston Meeting on Saturday Nov. 7 With Tea Party Protestors
  PRNewswire (November 06, 2009)
  
   
  
• AARP Endorses Affordable Health Care for America Act
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• Thousands rally to protest health care bill
  AP (November 05, 2009)
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives rallied at the Capitol on Thursday against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan, labeling it a government takeover of the nation's medical system.
   
  
• USAction Calls On House to Pass Historic Health Care Reform Legislation
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• New Abortion Funding Amendment in Health Bill a Sham and Should Be Rejected
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• FRC Action PAC Endorses Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• New USAID Mission Director for Angola Sworn In
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• Federal Judge Rejects Tobacco Companies' Effort to Block Key Provisions of New Tobacco Regulation Law
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• FDA Warns Consumers on Sexual Enhancement Products
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• AMA Supports House Bills to Make Health Reform a Reality
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• RetireSafe Calls AARP's Support of House Bill the Greatest Fraud Against Seniors in the 21st Century
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• Eleven National Consumer Organizations Send Letter Strongly Opposing Medical Malpractice Limits in the Health Care Bill
  PRNewswire (November 05, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pelosi Remarks at Meeting With Tribal Leaders on Health Reform
  PRNewswire (November 04, 2009)
  
   
  
• Health Reform Needs Stronger Focus on National Workforce Strategy
  PRNewswire (November 04, 2009)
  
   
  
• Health Care Reform Legislation Becomes Vehicle for Reshaping Immigration Policy
  PRNewswire (November 04, 2009)
  
   
  
• United States Intervenes in False Claims Act Suit Against Virginia Medicaid Providers
  PRNewswire (November 04, 2009)
  
   
  
• Twenty Surgical Groups Say Senate Health Legislation Will Threaten Patient Access and Harm Quality
  PRNewswire (November 04, 2009)
  
   
  
• New National Ad Campaign Targeting Congress, Seniors Say 'DON'T CUT MEDICARE!'
  PRNewswire (November 04, 2009)
  
   
  
• FDA panel has questions about Zimmer spine implant
  AP (November 04, 2009)
  GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) - Federal health officials say there are lingering questions about whether an implant from Zimmer Holdings Inc. is safe and effective for treating a painful spinal condition.
   
  
• FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative That Targets Preventable Harm From Medication Use
  PRNewswire (November 04, 2009)
  
   
  
• International Medical Corps-Led Team Selected to Implement USAID Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases
  PRNewswire (November 03, 2009)
  
   
  
• Unintended Consequences: Health Care Reform Proposals Would Disrupt Dental Coverage, Limit Competition
  PRNewswire (November 03, 2009)
  
   
  
• Nation's Largest Nursing Home Pharmacy and Drug Manufacturer to Pay $112 Million to Settle False Claims Act Cases
  PRNewswire (November 03, 2009)
  
   
  
• UC Davis-Led Team Selected to Implement USAID Wildlife Surveillance Project to Detect and PREDICT Emerging Infectious Diseases
  PRNewswire (November 03, 2009)
  
   
  
• CMS Limits Proposed Medicare Cuts To Radiation Oncology
  PRNewswire (November 03, 2009)
  
   
  
• CMS Admits New Surety Bond and Accreditation Requirement for Home Medical Equipment Suppliers Creating Patient Access Issues
  PRNewswire (November 03, 2009)
  
   
  
• Democratic Senators, Congresswoman, Small Business Owners Discuss Impact of Health Insurance Reform on Small Businesses
  PRNewswire (November 03, 2009)
  
   
  
• Largest 13 Health Insurers and Trade Association Spent More Than $2.7 Million Per Month Lobbying During 3rd Quarter
  PRNewswire (November 02, 2009)
  
   
  
• Health care issues: Why so many health care bills?
  AP (November 02, 2009)
  (AP) - A look at key issues in the health care debate:
   
  
• Actuaries Project 'Substantial Capital' to Fund Health Insurance Co-ops or Public Plan
  PRNewswire (November 02, 2009)
  
   
  
• FDA Publishes Guidance on Diagnostic Tests for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
  PRNewswire (November 02, 2009)
  
   
  
• Rep. Fattah Will Vote for Affordable Health Care Act: 'Wait Almost Over for Obama's Mandate, Our Imperative'
  PRNewswire (November 02, 2009)
  
   
  
• /C O R R E C T I O N -- AARP Illinois/
  PRNewswire (October 31, 2009)
  
   
  
• Seniors to Senator Begich "Don't Cut Medicare!"
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Seniors to Senators "Don't Cut Medicare!"
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Seniors to Senator Johnson 'Don't Cut Medicare!'
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• $4.8M Stimulus Grant Launches Feasibility Study For Endeavor to Measure All Human Proteins
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• CAIR: Texas Medical Group Denies Muslim Doctor Right to Hijab
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• 60 Plus Announces New :30 TV Ad Targeting Senator Lincoln to Protect Seniors Medicare
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Seniors to Senator Snowe 'Don't Cut Medicare!'
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Seniors to Senator Nelson 'Don't Cut Medicare!'
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) Adds His Name As Co-Sponsor to the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• California Healthcare Advocates to Protest Rep. Waxman
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Seniors to Senators Conrad and Dorgan 'Don't Cut Medicare!'
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• National Alliance for Hispanic Health Applauds Confirmation of Dr. Regina Benjamin as the 18th Surgeon General of the United States
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Detroit Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Scheme
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Seniors to Sen. Lieberman "Don't Cut Medicare!"
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Illinois Takes Decisive Step Towards Health Insurance Reform
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Advisory: Former Governor Lowell Weicker to Deliver Major Address on Health Reform in Hartford, CT, Saturday October 31
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Bishops' Conference Blankets Parishes with Inserts Against Expansion of Abortion Through Health Care Reform
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• GAA Congratulates President Obama on New U.S. World Leadership in Lifting the HIV Travel Ban
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• Texas Hospital Group Pays U.S. $27.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
  PRNewswire (October 30, 2009)
  
   
  
• House Healthcare Bill: Government-Run Plan, Other Key Provisions Undermine Goals of Access and Affordability
  PRNewswire (October 29, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pelosi: 'Today We Are Delivering on the Promise of Making Affordable, Quality Health Care Available for All Americans'
  PRNewswire (October 29, 2009)
  
   
  
• DAI-Led Team Selected to Implement USAID Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases
  PRNewswire (October 29, 2009)
  
   
  
• Cardiology Groups Implore President Obama: Stop Medicare Rule That Will Restrict Access to Heart Care
  PRNewswire (October 29, 2009)
  
   
  
• AHIP Statement on Affordable Health Care for America Act
  PRNewswire (October 29, 2009)
  
   
  
• Alabama doctor confirmed as US surgeon general
  AP (October 29, 2009)
  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Regina Benjamin to be the U.S. surgeon general, elevating a well-known Alabama family physician to be the nation's top doctor.
   
  
• Statement from 60 Plus Association President Jim Martin on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's New Health Care Proposal
  PRNewswire (October 29, 2009)
  
   
  
• House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Criticizes 'Burn in Hell' Video Competition; Mr. Randall Terry Responds on TV Show
  PRNewswire (October 28, 2009)
  
   
  
• Just Released -- New Poll: Healthcare Through Women's Eyes
  PRNewswire (October 28, 2009)
  
   
  
• Taxpayer Group Launches Petition to Ask Sen. Ben Nelson to Keep His Pledge
  PRNewswire (October 28, 2009)
  
   
  
• New Census Reveals Decline in Greater Los Angeles Homelessness
  PRNewswire (October 28, 2009)
  
   
  
• Registration Closes Soon for FDA's Second Annual Science Writers Symposium
  PRNewswire (October 28, 2009)
  
   
  
• New Health Care vs. Sick Care Ad Campaign Launched by Trust for America's Health and Partnership for Prevention
  PRNewswire (October 28, 2009)
  
   
  
• American Association for Homecare Proposes Strong Anti-Fraud Measures in Medicare, Applauds HHS Testimony Today That Pledges to "Stop Fraud Before it Starts"
  PRNewswire (October 28, 2009)
  
   
  
• Detroit-Area Physical Therapist Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Scheme
  PRNewswire (October 27, 2009)
  
   
  
• North Dakota, National Long Term Care Leaders Praise Conrad, Pomeroy, Dorgan for Helping Voice Concerns of Seniors, Caregivers in Washington Health Care Reform Debate
  PRNewswire (October 27, 2009)
  
   
  
• New Poll Shows Americans Want Medical Liability Reform
  PRNewswire (October 27, 2009)
  
   
  
• USAction Praises Majority Leader Reid For Leadership in Advancing Public Option
  PRNewswire (October 26, 2009)
  
   
  
• AHIP Statement on Government-Run Plan
  PRNewswire (October 26, 2009)
  
   
  
• Patient Advocate Foundation Executive Board Member Meets With First Lady Michelle Obama to Discuss Patient Access Challenges in Healthcare
  PRNewswire (October 23, 2009)
  
   
  
• No Free Lunch: The True Cost of ObamaCare Report Released
  PRNewswire (October 23, 2009)
  
   
  
• National Council on Disability to Hear Presentations from Regional Leaders on Issues Affecting People with Disabilities
  PRNewswire (October 22, 2009)
  
   
  
• North Carolina and U.S. Homecare Groups Endorse Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Charlotte Area
  PRNewswire (October 22, 2009)
  
   
  
• Consumer Watchdog Asks HHS to Repeal Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Decide When Notification of Breached Electronic Medical Records is Necessary
  PRNewswire (October 22, 2009)
  
   
  
• Ohio and National Homecare Groups Endorse Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Cincinnati and Cleveland
  PRNewswire (October 22, 2009)
  
   
  
• Texas and U.S. Homecare Groups Endorse Bill to Eliminate Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Dallas-Fort Worth Area
  PRNewswire (October 22, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pennsylvania and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate Misguided Medicare Bidding Program Coming to Pittsburgh Area
  PRNewswire (October 22, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pelosi on President Signing Veterans' Bill: New Law Ensures Veterans Will Have the Care and Support They Have Earned
  PRNewswire (October 22, 2009)
  
   
  
• AFGE Thanks Congress, President Obama for Advance Funding for Department of Veterans Affairs
  PRNewswire (October 22, 2009)
  
   
  
• Statement from House Democratic Leaders on the Medicare Physician Payment Formula
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• AARP Illinois Key Vote News Alert
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• USAID Launches Emerging Pandemic Threats Program
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• ATR: Will Obama Again Deny Healthcare Excise Tax is a Tax?
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Bread for the World Welcomes White House Focus on Child Nutrition
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• AARP Maryland Key Vote News Alert
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• A Community Update on HIV Vaccine Research
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Secretary Announces Expansion of Veterans Appeals Board
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Idaho Docs on Track to See Massive Medicare Pay Cut in 2010
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pelosi Applauds House Passage of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Updated: Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 20 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• AARP Disappointed by Senate's Vote to Block Protection of Access to Medicare Doctors
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer and Health and Human Services Deputy Inspector General for Investigations Timothy Menke to Hold Pen-and-Pad Briefing
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Los Angeles Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 18 in Health Care Fraud Cases Involving Durable Medical Equipment
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations in Houston Lead to Charges Against Six Area Residents
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• Landrieu Discusses Health Care Reform On 'American Newsroom'
  PRNewswire (October 21, 2009)
  
   
  
• American Association for Homecare Backs Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Medicare Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment
  PRNewswire (October 20, 2009)
  
   
  
• IntraHealth to Lead $300 Million USAID Project in Global Health Workforce, Systems Strengthening
  PRNewswire (October 20, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pelosi Remarks at Press Availability with Easter Seals on Benefits of Health Reform for Children
  PRNewswire (October 20, 2009)
  
   
  
• Indiana Home Health Agency Pays Nearly $2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
  PRNewswire (October 20, 2009)
  
   
  
• High doctor fees stalled in Senate
  AP (October 20, 2009)
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Legislation giving doctors $247 billion in increased Medicare fees over the next decade veered toward collapse in the Senate on Tuesday, a victim of bipartisan concern over growing federal deficits.
   
  
• In Case You Missed It: Landrieu Discusses Health Care Reform on MSNBC
  PRNewswire (October 20, 2009)
  
   
  
• Consumer Watchdog Names 'Top 5 Time Bombs' in Senate Health Plan
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• High Blood Pressure Medicines Show Promise For Treating Heart Disease
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project, Sponsors of 2010 Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative in Arizona, Cheer Obama Administration Action
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Justice Department Reaches ADA Settlement With Fort Wayne, Indiana, Day Care Center Regarding Children With Diabetes
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Health Benefits Excise Tax Calculator Developed by Findley Davies
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Feds to stop prosecuting medical marijuana users
  AP (October 19, 2009)
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers should not be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana, prosecutors were told Monday in a new policy memo
   
  
• FDA, FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Web Site Offering Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Supplements
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Global Aids Alliance Voices Its Strong Support for the International Violence Against Women Act
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Media Roundtable Meeting Preceding 'White Coat Rally'
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Detroit-Area Physical Therapist Pleads Guilty in Medicare Fraud Scheme
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Judge Halts IHSS Home Care Cuts; Says They Likely Violate Federal Law
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Concord Coalition Says That Medicare 'Doc Fix' Should Be Paid For
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• Four Pharmaceutical Companies Pay $124 Million for Submission of False Claims to Medicaid
  PRNewswire (October 19, 2009)
  
   
  
• AUDIO from Medialink and Guardian: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Need for Critical Illness Insurance
  PRNewswire (October 16, 2009)
  
   
  
• President Barack Obama Joins President George H.W. Bush to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 'Points of Light' Volunteer Movement and Extend the Call of Service to the Nation
  PRNewswire (October 16, 2009)
  
   
  
• One Thousand to Rally for Single-Payer Healthcare in Pennsylvania Capitol
  PRNewswire (October 15, 2009)
  
   
  
• Older Idahoans To Be Hit Hard By No Social Security COLA in 2010
  PRNewswire (October 15, 2009)
  
   
  
• Landrieu to Chair Hearing on Health Care Reform for Small Businesses
  PRNewswire (October 15, 2009)
  
   
  
• Department of Public Welfare Earns Federal Recognition for Programs and Services for Children
  PRNewswire (October 15, 2009)
  
   
  
• VA Funding Reform Bill Clears Congress
  PRNewswire (October 15, 2009)
  
   
  
• FDA Warns of Unapproved and Illegal H1N1 Drug Products Purchased Over the Internet
  PRNewswire (October 15, 2009)
  
   
  
• FDA Announces Plans for LASIK Quality of Life Project
  PRNewswire (October 15, 2009)
  
   
  
• National Women's Law Center Challenges Insurance Industry Practices That Treat Being a Woman Like a 'Pre-Existing Condition'
  PRNewswire (October 14, 2009)
  
   
  
• At Waters Forum, Rep. DeLauro, Administration Urge Congress to Improve the Safety of Imported Food
  PRNewswire (October 14, 2009)
  
   
  
• National Long Term Care Leaders Praise Senator Snowe's Recognition of Nursing Homes' Unique Funding Challenges in Caring for Nation's Seniors
  PRNewswire (October 14, 2009)
  
   
  
• South Carolina Teachers Lead Nation in Training to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
  PRNewswire (October 14, 2009)
  
   
  
• Social Security COLA: Tomorrow's Zero COLA Announcement for 2010 Could Cost Average Senior $10,134
  PRNewswire (October 14, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pelosi Remarks on Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
  PRNewswire (October 14, 2009)
  
   
  
• American Academy of Physician Assistants Applauds Senate Finance Committee for Advancing Health Reform Legislation
  PRNewswire (October 14, 2009)
  
   
  
• Incentive Federation Symposium Highlights Health Care Incentives
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• FDA Acts to Halt Marketing of Unapproved Codeine Sulfate Tablets
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• XLHealth Applauds Quality Focused Reforms in Senate Finance Committee Legislation
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• Statement of Robert Greenstein, Executive Director, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, on The Senate Finance Committee's Health Reform Plan
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine Issues Statement Following Senate Finance Committee's Vote to Pass Health Insurance Reform
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• Americans United for Life's Statement on Finance Committee Vote
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• AHIP Statement on Passage of Senate Finance Committee Legislation
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• DC: Muslim Coalition to Host Interfaith Hearing on Health Care
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• AHIP Is Right, and May Be Low
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• PhRMA Statement on Senate Finance Committee Vote
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• Regence Responds to Senate Finance Committee Vote on Key Health Care Legislation
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• VA Extends 'Agent Orange' Benefits to More Veterans
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• Consumer Watchdog: White House Should Respond to Health Insurer Scare Tactics by Supporting 'Prior Approval' Rate Regulation
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• ACLU Asks State Court to Strike Down Restriction on Teens' Access to Abortion
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pelosi: Senate Finance Committee Vote a Critical Step Toward Passage of Health Insurance Reform
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• Pelosi Announces Key Provision in Health Insurance Reform for Young Adults
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• House Public Option Still Viable, Says House Committee on Aging & Health Subcom. Ex-Director Bob Weiner
  PRNewswire (October 13, 2009)
  
   
  
• NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning Takes Capitol Hill by Storm, Urging Congress to Support Health Care Reform that Improves Choice, Access in Care for Kidney Patients
  PRNewswire (October 12, 2009)
  
   
  
• Kidney Care Community Commends Congressional Black Caucus for Naming Expansion of Medicare Provisions for Kidney Failure Patients as Top Priority
  PRNewswire (October 12, 2009)