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Debate Over Southbury Training School Turns To On-Campus Services
Arthur Roberts and Jenna Herbst have taken different paths to reach a level of comfort. Some would say that Roberts, 67, and Herbst, 37, represent the past and the future of the way people with developmental disabilities are supported and treated in...Tags: U.S. Department of Justice, Dentistry and Dental Health, Southbury, Hospitals and Clinics, Nursing Homes
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Federal agency accepts Nevada hospital's plan to curb patient-dumping
ReutersBy Ronnie Cohen May 24 (Reuters) - Federal authorities approved a Nevada hospital's proposal on Friday for correcting deficiencies that led to newly discharged psychiatric patients being bused out of state without adequate plans for continued care....Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Hospitals and Clinics, Medicare, Psychiatry, Health Insurance
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Angelina Jolie's act will save women's lives
Los Angeles TimesFour days after her April 27 breast reconstruction, the third and final surgery aimed at sparing her an early death from breast cancer, Angelina Jolie was in good spirits at home. Upon paying a house call, her surgeon, Dr. Kristi Funk of the Pink Lotus...Tags: Myriad Genetics Incorporated, The New York Times, Breast Cancer, Angelina Jolie, Science and Technology
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Hospital didn't report alleged sexual contact with patient, documents say
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital had evidence that a staff member had “inappropriate sexual contact” with a male patient and yet the facility failed to report the incident to county mental health officials, according to court documents. Los...
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Health go, do, learn: Week of May 27
Seminar about knee injuries MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The staff at Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center is hosting a free educational seminar that will discuss why knee injuries are more prevalent among female athletes and what to expect following...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Hospitals and Clinics, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Anglicanism, Religion and Belief
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Bausch & Lomb's Ista pleads guilty over kickbacks
Reuters(Reuters) - Ista Pharmaceuticals Inc pleaded guilty on Friday to charges it used kickbacks and improper marketing to boost sales of a drug meant to treat eye pain and agreed to pay $33.5 million to settle criminal and civil liability, the U.S....Tags: U.S. Department of Justice, Brooklyn (New York City), Glaucoma, Ista Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Bribery
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Four More Charged In Medicaid Fraud Case
The Hartford CourantFour people were arrested this week as the result of an investigation into Medicaid fraud that has already produced four arrests and one jail sentence for a former physician. The four allegedly plotted with former Plainville physician Richard Luzietti...Tags: Crimes, Prescription Drugs, Punishment, Health Insurance, Rocky Hill
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Mail Call - May 24
“Starting 2006 to 2012, Morgan County took 10 steps forward. In the last four months, Morgan County has taken 30 steps backward.” — Berkeley Springs, W.Va. “This is another quote I decided to call in. Yes, indeed, children do...Tags: Banking, Barack Obama, White House, Solyndra LLC, Pension and Welfare
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Illinois leaders must make unpopular decisions
Thanks to Julie Hamos, head of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, for dealing forthrightly with the state's runaway Medicaid costs that now consume about 20 percent of state spending. According to an analysis released last year...Tags: Health Insurance, Medicaid
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John Morgan talks Casey Anthony, Tim Tebow
Staff writerIn local public-affairs programming this weekend: Prominent Orlando attorney John Morgan and his wife, Ultima, are Lauren Rowe's guests on "Flashpoint" at 8 a.m. Sunday on WKMG-Channel 6. They discuss everything from politics and Casey Anthony to...Tags: Jeffrey Atwater, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Altamonte Springs, Health Treatments, Health Insurance
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Maine Medicaid expansion passes but governor sets veto
ReutersBOWDOINHAM, Maine (Reuters) - Maine's Democratic-controlled legislature on Thursday passed a bill to expand access to its Medicaid program as outlined by the Affordable Care Act, setting up a showdown with the state's Republican governor, who...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Barack Obama, Health Insurance Cost, Health Insurance, Democratic Party
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California reveals prices for health insurance under Obamacare
ReutersBy Sharon Bernstein LOS ANGELES, May 23 (Reuters) - California unveiled prices on Thursday that consumers will pay for a selection of health plans offered through the state under the Affordable Care Act, providing a glimpse into how health care reform...Tags: Insurance, Health Insurance, Henry A Waxman, Crime, Law and Justice, Health Care Reform (2009)
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