XDR-TB prevention starts with TB treatment
A study stresses the need to treat tuberculosis carefully the first time around to curb the rise of resistant strains.
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November 19, 2008
Obama win accelerates drive for health system reform
Democrats in Congress are laying the groundwork for a single, comprehensive bill compatible with the president-elect's proposal.
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Health plans feel economic pain, brace for more
Executives warn investors that health insurers can't boost profits in today's economy. Analysts wonder if some plans might have to be bought out to survive.
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Medicare finalizes 1.1% pay raise, bonus criteria
But physician organizations worry that new doctor enrollment restrictions starting in January 2009 will cause more payment problems.
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CMS criticized for lax enforcement of HIPAA security rules
Agency officials disputed the OIG findings but agreed to enhance compliance-assurance activities.
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