Passage of health care bill: the end of anxiety for many in California

Health care reform was passed yesterday, at almost midnight Eastern Time. As usual with sweeping comprehensive legislation, there was a lot wheeling and dealing up until the last minute.

http://www.examiner.com/article/passage-of-health-care-bill-the-end-of-anxiety-for-many-california

House to vote to repeal health law for 40th time

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/House-to-vote-to-repeal-health-law-for-40th-time-4702616.php

Director of Nursing Services (DON) Job

Directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and HCR ManorCare standards, guidelines and regulations.

http://jobview.monster.com/Director-of-Nursing-Services-DON-Job-Job-Yeadon-PA-US-124291441.aspx?rje=0

Vanda climbs on faster review for sleep drug Shares of Vanda...

Pharmaceuticals Inc. climbed Tuesday after the company said the Food and Drug Administration is planning a faster review of its sleep disorder drug said the FDA plans to complete its review by Jan. 31, taking less than the usual 10 months.

http://www.news.net/article/400870/Health/

They're itching for a shutdown

House Republicans, in their final days at work before taking a five-week vacation, have come out with a new agenda: "Stop Government Abuse."

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Barbara Shelly | Seeking ideas for health coverage

OK, class, let's talk about repealing Obamacare. Some of us are having a little trouble envisioning what that would look like, but I know all you smart Republicans have some great ideas.

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Obamacare will cost you more, state says

Starting in 2014, you will not have to pay a penalty for not having health insurance if: * Your family income is below the threshold for filing a tax return .

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20130802/NEWS/308010111/

Cramer's Mad Money - Will Allergan's Stock Get A Facelift?

Allergan may be headed for a rebound. The last time AGN reported, the company announced that a key product in its pipeline for macular degeneration needed additional work, and approval was going to be delayed.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1597872-cramers-mad-money-will-allergans-stock-get-a-facelift-8-1-13?source=feed

Iowa View: Webcam abortions have nothing to do with health

Holly Patterson ingested the poison on a Saturday. The 18-year-old girl had been perfectly healthy up to that moment.

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The Register's Editorial: Threat to shut down government is out of line

Americans went to the polls in November. They re-elected President Barack Obama.

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McCrory touts progress of goals, says he's keeping campaign promises

A bill on Gov. Pat McCrory's desk would allow the North Carolina General Assembly leadership to intervene in lawsuits.

http://www.newsobserver.com/state-politics/

Prospective Grant of Start-up Exclusive License: Topical Antibiotic...

SUMMARY: This is notice, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404, that the National Institutes of Health , Department of Health and Human Services, is contemplating the grant of a start-up exclusive license to practice the inventions embodied in: US provisional Applications 61/639,688 filed April 27, 2012 and PCT application ... (more)

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/08/01/7320048.htm

Fla. Health Commissioner: 'Obamacare' To Raise Rates Up...

Florida residents are finally getting to see what so-called "Obamacare" means for them as state insurance officials released rate details late Wednesday showing how much some health plans may cost under the new federal health law and how many providers will be participating in the state exchange.

http://tampa.cbslocal.com/2013/08/01/fla-health-commissioner-obamacare-to-raise-rates-up-to-40-percent-in-individual-market/

HealthWatch: Cervical Cancer

Four thousand women in the U.S. will die and another 12 thousand will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year alone.

http://wearegreenbay.com/fulltext?nxd_id=207422

Rehab clinics closed after CNN investigation

Yearlong investigation by CNN and The Center for Investigative Reporting finds cheating and deception in California's taxpayer-funded drug rehab program State officials allowed a man convicted of organized crime to run a clinic despite a state law barring felons from doing so Editor's note: To uncover this story on widespread fraud linked to ... (more)

http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/31/health/rehab-racket-siu-cir-part-three/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_health+%28RSS%3A+Health%29

Atlantic City man sentenced to one year in prison for his role in pill-dealing ring

His $775 monthly income barely covered the rent, so he subsidized with $141 in food stamps per month to buy groceries.

http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2013/08/atlantic_city_man_sentenced_to_one_year_in_prison_for_his_role_in_pill-dealing_ring.html

Transportation funding bill faces GOP opposition

A measure awarding generous funding to road and bridge projects, community development grants and housing help for the poor is running into stiff Republican opposition in the Senate.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130801/POLITICS03/308010065/1022/rss10

Schools reluctant to push Obamacare - Who will write new for-profit...

With help from Nirvi Shah and Stephanie Simon SCHOOLS RELUCTANT TO PUSH OBAMACARE -- One exception: the Los Angeles United School District, which is training training thousands of students as ambassadors for the health care law.

http://www.politico.com/morningeducation/0813/morningeducation11303.html

Source of Salad Sickness A Mystery

We all buy a lot of pre-washed bagged lettuce. I was about to do exactly that today.

http://www.wduv.com/weblogs/kellys-kitchen/2013/aug/01/source-salad-sickness-mystery/

After Years-Long Battle, Plan B Now Sold Without Prescription

After a years-long battle in the courts, Plan B-One Step is is now available without a prescription on pharmacy shelves.

http://healthland.time.com/2013/08/01/plan-b-one-step-now-for-sale-what-you-should-know/?xid=rss-topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%29

Affordable Care Act costs come into focus

Florida residents are finally getting to see what so-called "Obamacare" means for them as state insurance officials plan to release rates showing how much health plans will cost under the new federal health law.

http://wwws-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308010025

Debate: Role of docs on rate setting

Some of the most important players in setting the rates that Medicare and private insurers pay doctors are doctors themselves.

http://wwws-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308010014

Floridians get a look at Obamacare rates, options

Florida residents are finally getting to see what so-called "Obamacare" means for them as state insurance officials released rate details late Wednesday showing how much some health plans may cost under the new federal health law.

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Matt Reed: A trace of sanity on refining stand-your-ground law

Florida's stand-your-ground law needs improvement -- though not repeal -- for the sake of fairness, safety and credibility with a public it was meant to protect.

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Tighter rules urged on imported foods

WASHINGTON – More than two years after Congress passed a landmark law meant to prevent the importation of contaminated food that sickens Americans, the Food and Drug Administration proposed rules Friday that for the first time put the main onus on companies to police the food they import.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/27/5600468/fda-tightens-rules-on-imported.html#mi_rss=Health%20and%20Medicine

Doyle McManus: Obama goes on offense with defense

The president is reprising his core message that what the economy needs is more federal spending - not less - on popular priorities such as infrastructure and education.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130801/NEWS08/130809978

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New Hampshire opponents of the federal health care overhaul act will stage a protest and informational rally on the Statehouse lawn.

http://www.wcax.com/story/22986343/opponents-of-health-care-overhaul-to-hold-rally

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Announces Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results Teleconference and Webcast

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals , a biotechnology company with fully integrated commercial and drug development operations with a primary focus in hematology and oncology, today announced it will host a teleconference and webcast with management to discuss the second quarter 2013 financial results, provide an update on the Company's business, and discuss ... (more)

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Intestinal illness linked to salad widespread, source not pegged

Food safety advocates are sounding an alarm at the lack of information being disseminated about an enduring intestinal illness tied to prepackaged salad that has sickened nearly 400 people nationwide.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130801/NATION/308010056/1020/rss09

North Carolina expands conscience protection, bans sex-selective abortions

North Carolina's bishops have welcomed the passage and signing into law of a bill that recognizes the right of nurses and other healthcare workers not to participate in an abortion.

http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=18634