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WHO Experts To Examine Polio Outbreak In Tajikistan
The WHO said it sent six technical experts to assess a small outbreak of polio in Tajikistan, VOA News reports, adding that WHO "says this is the first importation of polio in the European region since Europe was certified as polio-free in 2002."
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News Outlets Examine World Malaria Day 2010
Ahead of Sunday's World Malaria Day, news outlets examined global efforts to combat the disease and the mood among advocates.
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Wall Street Journal Examines Changes To Polio Eradication Strategy
The Wall Street Journal examines upcoming changes to the global strategy to eradicate polio with a focus on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's role in fighting the disease. "[O]rganizations behind the polio fight," which include the WHO, UNICEF, Rotary International and the CDC, "plan to announce a major revamp of their strategy to address shortcomings exposed by" the increasing number of polio outbreaks in "countries believed to have stopped the disease." The plan is expected to be announced next week.
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Costs, Effects On Business Questioned As Health Overhaul Analysis Continues
Press reports explore the biggest unanswered question in the health overhaul debate -- what the new law will mean for ordinary Americans.
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New Health Law Offers Protection Against Elder Abuse, But Advocates Complain Provision Is Not Funded
In other reports on elder-care issues, some advocates are concerned that care-givers are often elderly themselves.
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Military Trauma Transition Units Breed Culture Of Drug Abuse, Depression
The New York Times reports on a Warrior Transition Unit used by the Army to transition injured veterans back into their home lives, but the paper found a culture in the care center of drug abuse, suicide attempts and depression.
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Dozens Of States Pass, Debate Greater Restrictions On Abortion
New health law fuels states to take action on abortion, USA Today reports. In other state news, Alaska limits legal spending to $5,000 for its part of constitutional challenge on insurance mandate; local governments see health cost savings after setting up in-house medical services; 5,000 people line up for free medical care in Los Angeles.
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States Struggle To Balance Budgets With Medicaid Changes
A provision in Florida's state budget bill that would have reformed the state's Medicaid system has been officially dropped by state legislators.
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California Republican Lawmakers Continue To Press For Tort Reform
The Contra Costa Times reports on the ongoing battle among lawmakers regarding tort reform.
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WellCare Faces Allegations About Director’s Resignation; WellPoint Confronts Reports Regarding Breast Cancer Recissions
WellPoint director resigns and raises questions about accounting practices at the insurance company, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Today’s Opinions: Health Overhaul Reflects History Of Government Intervention; Importance Of Repairing Clinical Trials System; Stopping Medicare Fraud
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Monday's opinions and editorials from around America.
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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Going Corporate
The New York Times reports that medical marijuana dispensaries are going corporate as "more and more states allow medical use of the drug."
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Schools, Systems Get More Funding To Expand Electronic Medical Records
The (Allentown, Penn.) Morning Call reports that beginning next year, doctors and hospitals that share computerized medical records "including a list of prescriptions, drug allergies, doctor visits, and test results - will qualify for a share of $1.5 billion in incentives from the federal government."
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Millions Of Dollars Invoved In Pending Medicare Fraud Cases
Two separate Medicare fraud cases are working their way through the courts. Both involve millions of dollars.
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First Edition: April 26, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including state-level health policy developments as well as forward-looking stories related to the cost of federal health reforms.
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Health Care Law’s Ability To Control Costs Will Be Closely Watched
"Many experts believe the law falls short on taming costs, and that will force Congress to revisit health care in a few years," The Associated Press reports.
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Report: Health Reform Will Cover More People, Cost More Than Orginally Projected
The new health overhaul will cover more people but will also cost more than originally thought, the chief actuary for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said in a report Thursday.
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U.S., Other Donors Commit $880M For New World Bank-Hosted Global Food Security Fund
The U.S. Treasury Thursday announced $880 million in contributions from the U.S., Canada, Spain, South Korea and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the new World Bank-hosted Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, Reuters reports (Lawder, 4/22).
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