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Health Law Needs Repeal: Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Michael Ramlet
The new health-care law is a threat to the health of small businesses. Its heavy dosage of mandates and penalties will be a financial burden, and the law is riddled with hidden barriers to stronger job growth.
Health Buzz: Mouth-to-Mouth Not Key to CPR Effectiveness
Health insurance scams on the rise; a team effort to re-engineer care at hospitals.
Health Highlights: July 29, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Health care retailer celebrates a decade in business
The York Health Boutique will celebrate its 10th year of providing specialty health care products and services for women who have been or are in the process of being treated for cancer.
Health Department issues water advisory
The Calhoun County Health Department has issued a water advisory for those with private wells living within 200 feet from the edge of the Kalamazoo River bank between Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo County line.
Health insurers win concession on kids' coverage
The health insurance industry has won a concession from the Obama administration on insurance coverage for children.
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Health fair set for Aug. 6 in Chardon
Health bosses agree to explore merger
HEALTH bosses in Suffolk have agreed to explore the option of merging the county’s mental health services with a neighbouring authority, it can be revealed.
Health Grades agrees to $294 private equity buyout
Health Grades Inc., which provides ratings of hospitals and other health care providers, has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of the private equity firm Vestar Capital for about $294 million in cash, the companies said Wednesday.
Health Officials Continue To See Whooping Cough Cases
MADISON, Wis. -- Public Health Madison and Dane County said it continues to see whooping cough cases, with four being reported in the past week, and it's urging people to get vaccinated.