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Three-Month Supply Lowers Drug Costs

11/20/2009

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Consumers save up to one-third buying 90-day supply, study finds FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Buying a three-month supply of prescription drugs is up to one-third cheaper than buying a one-month supply, according to a new study. U.S. researchers analyzed 26,852 prescriptions filled for 395 drugs between 2000 and 2005, and found that patients who bought a three-month sup... [Comments]

Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder

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Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Canadian researchers are reporting that children with asthma are more likely to develop severe cases of H1N1 flu than seasonal flu. "Asthma has been identified as a significant risk factor for admission with pandemic H1N1 influenza, present in 21 percent to 30 percent in the larg... [Comments]

Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.

11/20/2009

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But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says,, FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Some areas of the United States are seeing declines in H1N1 swine flu activity, a federal health official said Friday, and while the disease remains widespread in 43 states, that's down from the 46 states reported last week. "We are beginning to see some declines in influ... [Comments]

New Breast Cancer Recommendation May Cost Lives While Saving Money

11/20/2009

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Longtime OB/GYN warns against the new breast cancer recommendations released by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. These guidelines may be cost-effective, but they come at the price of human lives. When is it wrong to be safe than sorry?... [Comments]New Breast Cancer Recommendation May Cost Lives While Saving Money 

554,000 in Massachusetts Struggle to Put Food on the Table

11/20/2009

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Project Bread addresses increased food insecurity as many face problem of hunger BOSTON, Nov. 20 Project Bread, the state's leading anti-hunger organization, released numbers from its upcoming annual status report on hunger in the Commonwealth. The disquieting trends described in this report, caused by high unemployment, point to 554,000 people in... [Comments]

Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan Provides Mercy Health Plans Option

11/20/2009

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 20 Missouri state employees in the Southwest and South Central Missouri regions will now have the option to choose Mercy Health Plans thanks to an agreement reached Tuesday between Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan (MCHCP) and Mercy Health Plans. The Southwest and South Central Missouri regions include the following counties: Barry, Ba... [Comments]

Omnicell to Present at Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

11/20/2009

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 20 Omnicell, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMCL ) a leading provider of system solutions to acute healthcare facilities, announced today the company will present at the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference at the New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY. Omnicell Speakers: Randall A. Lipps, founder, chairman, president &... [Comments]

California Minority Advocacy Groups Send Letter to Blue Shield of California Calling for an End to Discriminatory Practice that Denies Patients in Pain Access to Proper Medication

11/20/2009

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 California minority advocacy groups including Healthy African American Families, The Wall/Las Memorias, Latina Breast Cancer Agency, Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, and the Real Medicine Foundation today sent a letter to Blue Shield of California calling on the company to reconsider harmful and discriminatory coverage policies... [Comments]

Congressional Health Care Reform Proposals Would Make Health Care More Expensive, Reduce Benefits for Louisianians

11/20/2009

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BATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 20 The Louisiana Association of Health Plans (LAHP) today warned that Louisianians could experience higher health care premiums and reduced benefits if proposals being considered by Congress should become law. According to Gil Dupre, chief executive officer for LAHP, "Louisiana health plans have supported comprehensive health... [Comments]

DKNY JEANS Launches Exclusive Collection With HSN for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign

11/20/2009

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NEW YORK, Nov. 20 Today, iconic denim brand DKNY JEANS and multi-channel retailer HSN announce the launch of a capsule gift giving collection offered exclusively on HSN and HSN.com for the holiday season. This collection is inspired by and designed for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital's Thanks and Giving® Program, a holiday fundraising and awareness... [Comments]

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