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Judge Won’t Lift Block on Stem Cell Research Funding – MedPage Today
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AFP Judge Won't Lift Block on Stem Cell Research Funding MedPage Today Federal spending on human embryonic stem cell (ESC) research will remain off-limits for now, a federal judge ruled, dealing yet another blow to the Obama administration's efforts to support such research. …
Full Story2000 groups approved for ‘early retiree’ health-care claims – Washington Post
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KXLY Spokane 2000 groups approved for 'early retiree' health-care claims Washington Post By NC Aizenman Nearly 2000 employers and unions have been approved to seek federal reimbursement for the health claims of their “early retirees,” or retired workers aged 55 or older who are too young to get Medicare, Obama administration officials … Some employers get boost for early retirees MiamiHerald.com Nearly 2000 organizations accepted for early retiree reinsurance program ModernHealthcare.com About 2000 employers qualify for federal subsidies for retiree healthcare Los Angeles Times Charlotte Observer
Full Story2000 groups approved for ‘early retiree’ health-care claims – Washington Post
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KXLY Spokane 2000 groups approved for 'early retiree' health-care claims Washington Post By NC Aizenman Nearly 2000 employers and unions have been approved to seek federal reimbursement for the health claims of their “early retirees,” or retired workers aged 55 or older who are too young to get Medicare, Obama administration officials …
Full StoryObama Deploys $5 Billion to Fund Early Retiree Health – BusinessWeek
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Metrowny.com Obama Deploys $5 Billion to Fund Early Retiree Health BusinessWeek Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) — The Obama administration will deploy $5 billion to help defray companies' costs for health insurance provided to early retirees who leave the US workforce at ages 55 to 64.
Full StorySebelius: Time for ‘Reeducation’ on Obama Health Care Law – ABC News (blog)
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International Business Times Sebelius: Time for 'Reeducation' on Obama Health Care Law ABC News (blog) With a number of polls showing a sustained level of opposition to the Democrats' health care reform efforts more than five months after passage, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the Obama administration has “a lot of … White House Touts Medicare Rebates New York Times (blog) Money for donut holes International Business Times More health care fiction Boston Herald PR Newswire (press release)
Full StoryMedicare Expands Coverage To Help Seniors Quit Smoking – Huffington Post (blog)
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ABC News Medicare Expands Coverage To Help Seniors Quit Smoking Huffington Post (blog) Medicare coverage for seniors trying to quit smoking has been expanded to include those who have not already been diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, the Obama administration announced Wednesday. Previously, Medicare only offered coverage for … Millions to get new drug plans as Medicare simplifies program Milwaukee Journal Sentinel More Health Care Claims Disproved Wheeling News Register Medicare Expands Coverage For Tobacco-Related Counseling Kaiser Health News The Hill (blog)
Full StoryCalifornia OKs Anthem Rate Hike – NPR
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CBS News California OKs Anthem Rate Hike NPR A six-month battle in California over health insurance has come to an end. When health insurer Anthem Blue Cross announced rate hikes last March of up to 39 percent for individual policyholders, it made national news
Full StoryWhite House makes health reform case to doctors – Reuters
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TopNews United Kingdom (blog) White House makes health reform case to doctors Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters) – President Barack Obama's administration asked US doctors Monday to get on board with health reform legislation passed in March, saying those who embrace change will prosper.
Full StoryFeds to Devote New Funds to Fight Flu, Bioterror – MedPage Today
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Kdal610.com Feds to Devote New Funds to Fight Flu, Bioterror MedPage Today WASHINGTON — The Obama administration announced that it plans to invest nearly $2 billion in measures to beef up the nation's ability to respond to bioterrorism and pandemic threats, …
Full StoryAdministration frees funds for health insurance oversight – Los Angeles Times
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Baltimore Sun (blog) Administration frees funds for health insurance oversight Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — The Obama administration Monday announced a series of $1 million grants to state insurance regulators to help increase oversight of rising health insurance premiums, a key step in implementing the new healthcare law.
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