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WHO Report Urges Countries To Step Up Fight Against Drug-Resistant TB
A WHO report released Wednesday says countries with the highest drug-resistant tuberculosis burdens are making progress in addressing the disease, “but despite the recent scale up in efforts, the world needs to do much more to get care to all [multi-drug resistant] patients who need it,” WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said, Times LIVE reports (Keeton, 3/23).
Daily Report Global Health Conversations: National Security And Global Health
Lawmakers who are pushing for foreign aid budget cuts and placing global health and food security programs outside the realm of national security are focused on “very short-term financial gains” and, in turn, are discounting the long-term benefits of helping societies cut their disease burdens, Julie Fischer, head of the Stimson Center’s Global Health Security project, said in an interview Tuesday with the Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report’s Jaclyn Schiff.
News Reports Discuss Japan’s Disaster Preparedness, Health Situations On The Ground
According to a report published in the Lancet (.pdf) on Tuesday, Japan’s medical and aid response to the earthquake and tsunami is being challenged by “the sheer scale of the devastation, widespread damage to supply routes and concerns about radiation leaks from a stricken nuclear power plant” (McCurry, 3/22).
Doubts And Potential Surround Health Law As It Turns 1
Marking the measure’s first anniversary, media outlets examine the current state of the political and policy debate, as well as efforts to shape the law’s future.
At One-Year Mark, Political Players Draw Lines In The Sand
Politico reports on how Democrats, who find themselves under siege, are not getting as much help as they expected from big name health overhaul supporters. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers and presidential hopefuls are using this landmark day to make clear their opposition.
State Roundup: Calif. Lawmakers Mull Bill To Tighten Hospital Security
Today’s state coverage includes reports from South Dakota, Georgia, Kansas, Texas and Massachusetts.
Ky., Minn., Fla., Texas Facing Tough Medicaid, Budget Decisions
State legislatures are trying to cope with the effects of tight budgets.
Viewpoints: Boehner, McConnell, Thune, Major News Organizations Opine On Health Law
News organizations published multiple opinions marking the anniversary of the health law, here is a selection.
Modern Healthcare: CMS Priorities Won’t Change, Even If Its Leader Does
Even if the Obama administration opted for a different nominee, it would stay the course in terms of its very specific five-year plan.
Hospitals Show Progress With Acquisition, Joint Venture Deals
Modern Healthcare reports on two hospital deals currently in the works.
Checking The Status Of Legal Challenges To The Health Law
The multi-state challenge is on its way to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals In Atlanta. A June 6 date has been set for the hearing.
Pharmacists Seek Delay Of Rule Limiting Amount Of Dispensed Drugs
CQ HealthBeat reports that the National Community Pharmacists Association hopes to push back this new regulation because the group says it will drive up labor costs and increase the possibility of medication errors.
House Small Business Panel Takes On Health Law Waivers
During the committee hearing, GOP panel members “demanded to know” about the process used by federal officials to approve more than 1,000 waivers for companies, labor unions and states.
Scott Brown Goes On Record Against Defunding Planned Parenthood
Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., takes a strong position on this funding issue.
Emerging Money Matters: Health Law’s Big Winners, Possible ‘Hidden’ Costs
News reports note that insurance companies appear to be coming out in the win column, while an industry report details some of the health law’s “hidden” costs.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that mark the health law’s official first birthday and examine where the related policies and politics now stand.
Japanese, International Officials Continue To Monitor Radiation Levels
Japanese officials plan to measure radiation levels in the ocean beyond the country’s borders on Tuesday and Wednesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency said, CNN reports.
