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Forbes Examines Efforts To Bring Clean Drinking Water To India, Kenya
Forbes examines efforts currently under way to help people living in India and Kenya access clean drinking water through a partnership between Acumen Fund, “a nonprofit global venture fund focused on alleviating poverty” and the design firm IDEO.
U.S., Australian Researchers Say Single H1N1 Vaccine Dose Protects Adults Against Virus
The results of clinical trials have shown one dose of the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine is enough to offer adults protection against the virus, U.S. and Australian researchers said Thursday, the Associated Press reports.
Pneumonia-Causing Diseases Kill 1.2M Children Under 5 Annually, Studies Say
“Each year 1.2 million children under age 5 die from Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae B or Hib,” which cause pneumococcal disease and are preventable with vaccines, according to studies published Thursday in the journal Lancet, Reuters reports.
IRIN Examines Report On Varying Cost Of ARVs For Countries With Similar Socioeconomic Status
IRIN examines a recent report that found varying price rates countries pay for antiretrovirals (ARVs)
Young ‘Invincible’ Adults Quiet On Health Reform, Seniors Remain Confused
Young Americans are likely to be affected by reform, but they have been politically quiet on the issue. Seniors, meanwhile, are confused about how reform might affect Medicare benefits.
Post-Speech Debates: Illegal Immigrant Coverage, Tort Reform, Abortion Funding
President Obama’s speech opened the door for experts and lawmakers to examine his proposed health reforms, with questions ranging from how reforms affect illegal immigrants’ coverage to abortion funding.
Experts, Lawmakers Wonder If Obama Can Pay For His Health Reform Push
Although President Obama gave a broad outline in his speech Wednesday of how he would pay for the health reform bill, news stories find few specifics. One area being considered is a trigger to rein in spending if cost containment for health care reform isn’t met.
Speech Unifies Democrats, For Now, Could Set Stage To Bypass Opponents
The day after President Obama’s speech Wednesday, Democrats rallied behind his plan, including several key conservative members of the party.
Democrats, Bolstered By Obama Speech, Promise To Move Reform Legislation By Fall
After President Obama this week called for action, Democrats say they will pass a health care reform bill by this fall.
Health Industry Leaders Optimistic On Reform, Though Qualms Remain
Even though they have been portrayed as the “main villains,” insurers stand to gain millions of new subscribers if President Obama’s health reform proposals succeed.
Today’s Editorials And Opinions
A selection of editorial and opinion pieces covers individual responsibility, Obama’s speech, and single-payer advocates.
Dell Enters Health IT Fray, Catering To Small Providers
The computer company Dell unveiled a new offering to doctors and hospitals shopping for an electronic medical records system Thursday.
More Options Seen for Patients To Bargain Hunt For Health Care
Many people turn to the Internet before undergoing a medical procedure or test to compare prices.
State Round-Up: California Adult Day Care, Massachusetts and D.C. Insurance News
In today’s state news, a California judge rules that state cuts to adult day care violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, pending legislation in Massachusetts could help ease the insurance burden for small businesses and insurers in Washington, D.C., may have to share a portion of their $687 million surplus with the city.
Oregon Lawmaker Continues To Push For End-Of-Life Care Benefit
Despite conservatives’ strong opposition efforts, an Oregon congressman says he wants his controversial end-of-life provision in the House’s health care proposal.
Joint Commission To Help Hospitals Fix Patient Safety Problems
The Joint Commission has announced that it will launch a program to help hospitals fix breakdowns in patient care.
Number Of Uninsured Grows Even As Government Programs Cover More Americans
The Census released figures on the number of uninsured Americans Thursday and research shows that the government increasingly covers more Americans.
Health Policy Research Roundup
An overview of physician practices, studies about racial disparities and a brief on dental care are among the papers highlighted today.
First Edition: September 11, 2009
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Democrats And Republicans Take Action, Offer More Reactions The Day After President Obama’s Speech
GOP lawmakers say they heard strong partisan messages while Democrats are trying to fortify their own ranks.
