Archive for the ‘Health and Human Services’ Category

Prescriptions Blog: Senator Protests Agency Decision to Remove Doctor Data Online

by By DUFF WILSON Posted: Saturday, 10/8/2011
Senator Charles E. Grassley on Friday joined with dozens of academic researchers, consumer groups and journalism organizations in protesting a decision to pull off the Web a database of doctor malpractice and disciplinary cases.

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Prescriptions: A New Public-Private Partnership for Patients

by By REED ABELSON Posted: Tuesday, 4/12/2011
A way to reduce medical errors and other problems.

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Prescriptions: California Insurer’s Rate Increase Draws Fire

by By REED ABELSON Posted: Monday, 1/10/2011
Blue Shield's decision to raise coverage rates catches the attention of state and federal regulators.

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