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Stalled Stimulus
Lawmakers likely will not pass an economic stimulus package that includes funds for health care programs until mid-February because of the increased cost and complexity of the legislation, according to congressional leaders. The stimulus package, which likely will total between $850 billion and $1 trillion, might include a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for state Medicaid programs, funds to help hospitals and physicians adopt health information technology and a reauthorization of SCHIP. In addition, the stimulus package might include subsidies for employers that temporarily continue health benefits to laid-off and retired employees and their dependents through COBRA. The stimulus package also might include a provision to allow employees who lose jobs that did not include health insurance to apply for Medicaid. President-elect Barack Obama this week plans to deliver a speech to outline his stimulus package priorities and meet with congressional leaders to discuss the legislation.
STIMULUS:
Obama Unlikely To Receive Package Until Mid-February
HEALTH CARE REFORM:
Daschle Attends Community Meetings
BIG THREE:
Bailout Could Put VEBA Funding in Jeopardy, Experts Say
FDA:
Approves More Drugs in 2008 Than Previous Three Years
FDA:
AHL
Highlights Recent Agency Actions
FEMA:
Judge Rejects Class-Action for Hurricane Trailer Lawsuits
RX DRUGS:
Giant Food To Offer No-Cost Generic Antibiotics
HEALTH CENTERS:
Bush Expansion Largest Since Johnson Administration
PHRMA:
Enacts New Voluntary Guidelines on Physician Gift Practices
RX INDUSTRY:
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Highlights Recent Developments
ECONOMY:
AP
Examines Effect of Recession on Health Care Industry
GENERAL SURGEONS:
Washington Post
Examines Shortage In Rural U.S.
EHRS:
Could Improve Evidence-Based Medicine
MEDICAID:
Washington Post
Examines Further State Cuts
RX DRUGS:
2.2M Older U.S. Residents Take Risky Combinations
PLAVIX:
Genetic Variant Affects Efficacy, Studies Find
PERSONALIZED MEDICINE:
Use of Genetic Tests Examined
HEALTH CARE REFORM:
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Address Issues
MALPRACTICE:
Point, Counterpoint Discuss Defensive Medicine
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