Seventy-four percent of those enrolled in the Federal Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) oppose a new effort by Congress to change the program’s prescription drug benefits, according to a new poll released by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA). The survey of 305 civilian federal employees in the Washington, DC metro area was conducted in response [...]

As the incidence of diabetes and hypertension continues to grow worldwide – and increasing numbers of patients progressing to kidney disease and kidney failure place a financial strain on public health systems – the need for early patient education about kidney disease and treatment options, including home-based treatments, has become critical. More than 240 million [...]

According to new survey data released last week by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), enrollment in doctoral nursing programs increased by more than 20% this year, signaling strong interest among students in careers as nursing scientists, faculty, primary care providers, and specialists. Final results from AACN’s 2009 annual survey confirm that enrollments [...]

The National Retail Federation today urged Congress to reject calls to use fast-track budget reconciliation rules to push flawed health care reform legislation through the House and Senate. “We strongly oppose efforts to ram health care reform into law,” NRF Senior Vice President for Government Relations Steve Pfister said. “Health care represents one-sixth of the [...]

The Biggest story in healthcare isn’t the reform bill, it’s that already-below-market physician reimbursement rates are being cut 21%. Due to Congressional inaction, Medicare’s reimbursement rates to doctors for their care of our nation’s elderly population will be cut a staggering 21 percent today. This is a result of an unwillingness or inability – pick [...]

Over the past several years Americans have seen numerous food recalls related to our nation’s food supply. Spinach, peanut butter and even pet food are just some of the food items that have been subject to massive recalls. While the safety of our food supply is mission critical for our food manufacturers and suppliers, fully [...]

President Clinton’s stent surgery brought new focus to America’s number-one killer, but it did little to expose the bias that is often present when women seek treatment for a heart attack. “Despite the fact that more women than men die from cardiovascular disease in the United States, and despite the established benefits of PCI (percutaneous [...]