Archive for the ‘United States’ Category

Insurers Review Whether to Still Pay for Routine Screening

by New York Times Posted: Saturday, 10/8/2011
A United States task force’s recommendation against routine prostate-specific antigen testing for prostate cancer may lead to changes in insurance and practice.

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Why The United States Patriot Act Affects Everyone’s American Civil Freedoms

by Joanne Rapfield Posted: Monday, 3/28/2011
A number of groups of opponents have staged battle against the extension of the PATRIOT Act. The voting would be the deciding factor whether the bill would continue to stay alive. Two-thirds of the House members ought to vote YES so that H.R. 514 could run for a new period. This move is viewed as fast tracking the process in order to get positive results. The voting is scheduled this February.
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Prescriptions: Prospects for Private Health Insurance

by By REED ABELSON Posted: Thursday, 1/27/2011
A new study suggests that employer-based coverage will survive.

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