NIH policy loosening stem cell research restrictions disappoints both sides in debate
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Some research advocates and scientists are upset that techniques they support would get no federal money.
Archive for May, 2009
Medicaid fees outpace Medicare but still low
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
While doctors seek higher pay, two unlikely partner organizations seek a Medicaid expansion to cover more people.
Medicare cancer patients win battle over off-label coverage
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Legislative changes mean patients and independent reviewers can cite medical literature when defending off-label, non-compendia drug uses.
EMR adoption higher in states with fewer privacy rules
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Privacy advocates say it's the cost, not state restrictions, that slows adoption rates.
Medicare DME bidding program set to relaunch in 2010
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
The White House gives the green light to competitive bidding over vigorous objections from equipment suppliers and some lawmakers.