Archive for October 5th, 2007

Many New Jersey Residents Concerned About Health Care

Friday, October 5th, 2007

About 50% of New Jersey’s residents said they believe “fundamental changes are needed” for the state’s health care system.

Low-Income Maryland Children Lack Dental Care

Friday, October 5th, 2007

More than 10,780 children eligible for Medicaid in Maryland have not received dental care in at least four years.

UAW-GM Contract Reduces Health Plan Choices

Friday, October 5th, 2007

The tentative contract between United Auto Workers and General Motors would reduce the number of health plans available to about 412,000 unionized workers.

FDA To Speed Generic Drug Application Reviews

Friday, October 5th, 2007

FDA is implementing a number of changes to speed the approval process for generic drugs and reduce a backlog of more than 1,000 generic drug applications.

Democrats Will Not Compromise With President Bush On SCHIP

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Congressional Democratic leaders will not compromise with President Bush on SCHIP.

Proposal To Increase Premiums, Deductibles For Higher-Income Medicare Drug Plan Beneficiaries

Friday, October 5th, 2007

CMS plans to advance a “means testing” proposal that would require higher-income Medicare beneficiaries to pay higher premiums and deductibles under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.

Rate Of Uninsured US Residents Younger Than Age 65 Has Increased

Friday, October 5th, 2007

The number of uninsured U.S. residents younger than 65 rose to 46.4 million people, or 17.9% of that population.

Baltimore Launches HIV/AIDS Education Campaign

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Baltimore will join CDC’s national campaign to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and education.

Microsoft Web Site Allows People To Safely Store, Manage Medical Records

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Microsoft launched a secure Web site that allows users to store and to share their personal health records at no cost.

Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidates Beshear, Fletcher Discuss Abortion-Rights Views

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Kentucky gubernatorial candidates discussed their views on abortion rights.