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Wow of the week: Scientists use layered clay to grow bone cells

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Wow of the week: Scientists use layered clay to grow bone cells

May 18, 2013 8:15 am by | 0 Comments

It was a big news for stem cells this week, particularly from a group of researchers who successfully transformed human skin cells into embryonic stem cells, showing that it’s possible to clone embryonic stem cells that are genetically identical to the person from whom they’re sourced. But another interesting stem ... Read more
Here are 9 genetics and genomics thought leaders to follow on Twitter

Here are 9 genetics and genomics thought leaders to follow on Twitter

May 17, 2013 3:22 pm by | 0 Comments

Genetic testing, particularly for cancer, family histories and the decision whether or not to opt for surgery based on family history and genes were the focus of a lot of ... Read more
37th time the charm? Not likely, as U.S. House votes again to repeal Obamacare

37th time the charm? Not likely, as U.S. House votes again to repeal Obamacare

May 16, 2013 7:00 pm by | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law on Thursday in a symbolic move aimed as much at healing internal ... Read more
Ben Chodor steps down as Happtique CEO amidst changes

Ben Chodor steps down as Happtique CEO amidst changes

May 16, 2013 2:36 pm by | 0 Comments

Happtique, a mobile health company that has been part of a national debate on how mobile health apps should be regulated and certified, has made changes to its senior management, ... Read more
Myriad Genetics’ stock rises after Jolie’s double mastectomy announcement

Myriad Genetics’ stock rises after Jolie’s double mastectomy announcement

May 16, 2013 12:43 pm by | 0 Comments

The revelation this week by the film star Angelina Jolie of a double mastectomy to help avoid breast cancer had business and legal angles as well.Myriad Genetics, the Utah company ... Read more
The IRS and its role in the Affordable Care Act

The IRS and its role in the Affordable Care Act

May 16, 2013 9:24 am by | 0 Comments

Mary Agnes Carey talks to Joanna Kerpen, a partner at the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, about the role of the IRS in implementing and enforcing provisions of the ... Read more
FDA warning didn’t decrease use of drug in for-profit dialysis centers

FDA warning didn’t decrease use of drug in for-profit dialysis centers

May 16, 2013 9:07 am by | 0 Comments

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite a strong warning from U.S. regulators in 2007, for-profit dialysis centers still gave their kidney failure patients more of a certain anemia drug than ... Read more
Here are 6 people who will teach you something new about patient engagement

Here are 6 people who will teach you something new about patient engagement

May 16, 2013 2:00 am by | 1 Comments

In the new world of healthcare, it’s new voices that can be the most helpful. The medical industry is lucky to be filled with thought leaders who are regularly offering ... Read more
Washington state worries no-tax medical marijuana could hurt recreational market

Washington state worries no-tax medical marijuana could hurt recreational market

May 15, 2013 9:35 pm by | 1 Comments

OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - Key officials helping to create Washington state's potentially lucrative recreational pot market say its success may hinge on preventing consumers from choosing to get high on ... Read more
CMS finally has a leader as Senate confirms Tavenner

CMS finally has a leader as Senate confirms Tavenner

May 15, 2013 7:01 pm by | 0 Comments

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico Pro about the Senate's confirmation Wednesday of Marilyn Tavenner to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and what ... Read more
ONC backs $40K app challenge for improving cancer care transitions

ONC backs $40K app challenge for improving cancer care transitions

May 15, 2013 6:17 pm by | 0 Comments

The National Cancer Institute and the Office of National Coordinator for Health IT are throwing down $40,000 in an innovation challenge to encourage app developers to step and brainstorm ideas ... Read more
For-profit dialysis centers continued to use anemia drug after black box warning

For-profit dialysis centers continued to use anemia drug after black box warning

May 15, 2013 3:40 pm by | 0 Comments

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite a strong warning from U.S. regulators in 2007, for-profit dialysis centers still gave their kidney failure patients more of a certain anemia drug than ... Read more
HHS Innovation Awards Round Two will grant $1B to explorers of new delivery, payment models

HHS Innovation Awards Round Two will grant $1B to explorers of new delivery, payment models

May 15, 2013 12:45 pm by | 0 Comments

As a follow up to a $1 billion initiative last year that funded projects across the nation designed to improve outcomes and save money in the healthcare system, the Centers ... Read more
California health insurance exchange announces grants

California health insurance exchange announces grants

May 15, 2013 7:36 am by | 1 Comments

Covered California, the state's health insurance exchange, announced $37 million in grants Tuesday to begin the massive task of educating millions of Californians about the new healthcare law.The grants will ... Read more
Doctors Transform How They Practice Medicine

Doctors Transform How They Practice Medicine

May 15, 2013 6:03 am by | 0 Comments

Dr. Thomas Bellavia transformed his traditional medical practice in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., into a so-called medical home where patients are seen by teams of doctors and nurses. He says it ... Read more
Two million fewer U.S. uninsured to gain health coverage: Congressional researchers

Two million fewer U.S. uninsured to gain health coverage: Congressional researchers

May 14, 2013 5:47 pm by | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare reform law will extend coverage to 2 million fewer uninsured Americans than expected only a few months ago, congressional researchers said on ... Read more