by Research Team | Apr 14, 2015 | Health News
Curbs on amendments and a desire to resolve an issue that has long plagued lawmakers added momentum Monday to Senate leaders’ push toward final congressional approval of legislation reshaping how Medicare reimburses doctors. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., said he...
by Research Team | Apr 14, 2015 | Health News
Robert Kennedy Jr. on Monday apologized for describing the number of children injured by vaccines as “a holocaust” during a film screening last week. The nephew of President John F. Kennedy and son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy used the...
by Research Team | Apr 14, 2015 | Health News
U.S. spending on prescription drugs soared last year, driven up primarily by costly breakthrough medicines, manufacturer price hikes and a surge from millions of people newly insured due to the Affordable Care Act. Spending rose 13 per cent, the biggest jump since...
by Research Team | Apr 14, 2015 | Health News
The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the greatest risk for lung cancer. In order to receive designation, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in...
by Research Team | Apr 14, 2015 | Health News
In this April 8, 2015 file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering as he announces a $202 million flood control project for Union Beach in Union Beach, N.J. The state’s school choice program has proven popular enough that what started out as...