9/9/2010

Today's Briefs 1 Consumer Reports launches first installment of doctor ratings (September 8, 2010)   Previous Briefs 1. FDA program aims to increase transparency (September 1, 2010)   2. OIG: Feds paid $43.3M for possibly ineffective drugs (August 24, 2010)   3. HHS pledges $46M to states for health insurance price monitoring (August 18, 2010)   4. Part D beneficiaries getting financial assistance (August 12, 2010)   5. CMS EMR incentive funding reaches $73 million (August 9, 2010)   6. Americans don't trust safety of imported drugs, Pew finds (August 5, 2010)   7. Poll: Adults are confused about what's in healthcare reform law (July 30, 2010)   8. GAO: Genetic tests may pose health risks (July 27, 2010)   9. FCC proposal would expand broadband to rural healthcare providers (July 20, 2010)   10. HHS meaningful use final rule draws guarded initial praise (July 16, 2010)     Previous Articles 1. Lilly Set to Become First Pharmaceutical Research Company to Disclose Physician Payments September 25, 2008   2. Essential Guide to Clinical Trials for People Who May Not Know It All September 8, 2008   3. US physicians concern over DEA e-Rx rule July 18, 2008   4. Wellness program incentives must comply with federal rules April 28, 2008   5. PHARMA COS IN AUSTRALIA SPEND US$27.5 MLN ENTERTAINING DOCTORS March 31, 2008   6. CPhA Works with Partners to Successfully Delay California E-Pedigree Requirements March 27, 2008   7. Growth of Genetic Tests Concerns Federal Panel January 21, 2008   8. FDA to Declare Cold Medicines Too Risky, Homeopathy Offers a Safe Alternative January 18, 2008   9. PCMA 2008 Agenda: Support E-Prescribing, Biogenerics; Oppose Bills that Increase Costs January 11, 2008   10. Ten Pennsylvania Hospitals Select Innovative Infection Control Technology to Better Protect Patients, Meet Public Reporting Requirements January 10, 2008         Privacy Statement / Terms of Use

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