Merck To Lay Off 15 Percent Of Workers, Close Plants, Research Facilities
A merger of Merck and Schering-Plough has led to Merck begin laying plans to lay off 15,000 people during the next two years.
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Second Round Of Checks To Close Medicare Doughnut Hole Sent Out
Medicare sends $250 checks to more than 300,000 seniors to help cover prescription drug expenses.
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First Edition: July 9, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about some little-known health reform provisions and how the Obama administration is using technology to help consumers navigate changes resulting from the health overhaul.
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Media Outlets Examine Efforts To Tackle HIV/AIDS Worldwide
Ahead of the International AIDS Conference, set for July 18-23 in Vienna, Austria, Reuters features an interview with Gottfried Hirnschall, the WHO's director of HIV/AIDS, who speaks of the need for current funds for the global HIV/AIDS programs to be used more efficiently to achieve universal access to treatment for all HIV/AIDS patients.
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British Red Cross Report Says Aid Organizations Cannot Provide Sanitation Services In Haiti Indefinitely
Aid agencies providing sanitation and water services in Haiti are stretched to their capacities and cannot help indefinitely, the British Red Cross said in a report Wednesday," according to the Associated Press/Taiwan News. Meanwhile, Caricom says that the U.N. should step in to coordinate the relief programs.
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American, Canadian Officials Discuss Global Health Developments At Recent G8, G20 Summits
The recent G8 summit in Canada's Muskoka region took an important step forward in improving maternal and child health in developing countries, Canadian and American officials said at a forum Wednesday.
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WHO Report Examines Donors Response To Developing Countries During H1N1 Pandemic
CIDRAP News examines a recently-released WHO report on how donor countries and organizations have responded to the needs of developing countries during the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic.
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Lawmakers, Pundits Offer Mixed Take On Berwick’s Appointment To Head CMS
Politicians and pundits are reacting to the recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick to run Medicare and Medicaid, with some saying such an appointment bypasses an important process and others praising the move.
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Health Law Critiques Abounded Wednesday, From A Missouri Court To Capitol Hill
Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder became the latest state official to file a lawsuit challenging the health overhaul law Wednesday. Plus, two Republican senators and an IRS watchdog weigh in.
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U.N. Report Recommends Changes For Fragmented Global Aid System
"A proliferation of aid agencies, donors, and projects is fragmenting the global aid system, increasing transaction costs, and weakening efforts to reduce poverty and poor health," according to the U.N.'s recent World Economic and Social Survey, BMJ News reports.
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Women’s eNews Examines Progress Towards MDGs In Bangladesh
Though Bangladesh is "on track" to meet most of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets laid out by the U.N., "many female-focused targets, including maternal mortality are lagging far behind," writes Women's eNews.
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New Rules Pave Way For Veterans’ PTSD Disability Claims
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who are seeking disability benefits will get a break when new rules go into effect as early as next week.
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Today’s OpEds: Differing Views On The Berwick Appointment, Physician Reimbursement And High-Risk Pools
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of today's opinions and editorials from across the country.
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Calif., R.I., Move To Strengthen Review Of Health Insurance Rates; Ind. Weighs Changes In State Employee Health Plans
States address a range of health care policy issues at the state level.
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Medicare Agency Releases Data On Hospital Performance
Details about outpatient services have been added to federal website for consumers to use.
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Officials Look To Stop ‘Medicalization’ To Stem Health Care Costs
The Florida Times-Union reports that stopping "medicalization" of health is being targeted by some economists and policymakers as a way to stem health care costs.
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Woman Sues California Blue Shield For Alleged Safety-Net Insurance Overcharges
A Los Angeles woman is suing Blue Shield of California for allegedly overcharging policyholders for safety-net insurance for the jobless or sick, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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State AIDS Programs Struggle As Joblessness Increases Demand
Growing joblessness and shrinking state and federal budgets have exacerbated the burden on the government that provides prescription drug treatment to people with AIDS.
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