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Archive of Health Care on Friday October 30, 2009
VA: Va. to close pharmacy for mentally ill
Virginia is eliminating its statewide pharmacy for the mentally ill, which obtained discounted drugs and distributed them through local mental health boards rather than commercial drugstores, as part of its effort to reduce spending in tough budget times. Read More
LA: Swine flu epidemic swelling state's Medicaid costs
The ongoing swine-flu epidemic is expected to swell the state Medicaid program more than $100 million this fiscal year, contributing to a budget shortfall in the health-care program of more than $250 million, Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine said today. Read More
CO: Pot dispensaries thriving as stiffer regulation looms
By all appearances, the people lined up at the handsome oak counter with frosted-glass dividers could be in a quiet suburban post office. Read More
DE: Schools to get first swine flu vaccines
Delaware's Division of Public Health will begin its school-based swine flu vaccination campaign Monday, starting with public elementary school students, who will receive the nasal-spray vaccine. Read More
IL: Suburban reaction divides along party lines
WASHINGTON -- While suburban Democrats asked for time to go through the health care bill introduced Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Republican lawmakers did not wait to condemn it. Read More
KS: Colorado moves prescription pot closer to Kansas
Kansas has quietly become a border state — to legal (sort of) marijuana. Read More
KS: Kansas Supreme Court hears arguments about caps on damages awarded to patient
Attorneys for a Eudora woman whose doctor removed the wrong ovary said Thursday that a $250,000 cap for damages was unconstitutional. Read More
LA: New effort to fight Medicaid fraud announced by state
More than 700 private firms that provide in-home care for the elderly and people with disabilities will face comprehensive audits in the coming months as part of a first-of-its-kind effort to root out fraud and abuse, state officials said Thursday. Read More
LA: AgCenter lab joins group testing food
A state agricultural chemistry lab has become part of a network of food-testing labs, created for quick response to contaminated food emergencies. Read More
LA: New effort to fight Medicaid fraud announced by state
More than 700 private firms that provide in-home care for the elderly and people with disabilities will face comprehensive audits in the coming months as part of a first-of-its-kind effort to root out fraud and abuse, state officials said Thursday. Read More
MA: H1N1 shot safe for pregnancies
Despite repeated public health communications urging pregnant women to seek the H1N1 flu vaccine, a small but significant number of pregnant patients are declining to get the new flu shot, local obstetricians say. Read More
MA: SEA protests cuts to state lead tests
Though the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority received a $3 million grant for lead abatement, that will not help the state, which does enforcement to determine where abatement is necessary, state workers said. Read More
MD: H1N1 vaccine shortage frustrates families
SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Three Montgomery County clinics distributing swine flu vaccines Wednesday closed hours before they were scheduled, after demand far outstripped the scant supply, leaving families frustrated. Read More
ME: UMaine's H1N1 clinic rescheduled, downsized
ORONO, Maine — At the University of Maine, a two-day H1N1 vaccine clinic for students has been downsized and rescheduled because of the national shortfall in the anticipated supply of vaccine. Read More
ME: Swine flu blasts schools
Schools in Waterville and Wiscasset have seen the highest rates of flu-related absences in Maine this week -- the latest sign for state health officials they're now battling a widespread infection. Read More
MN: Flu closes some metro schools, but disruptions minimal
Serious outbreaks of the H1N1 flu are being reported at scattered Twin Cities schools, forcing a few to close and some to alter their instruction to account for all the absent kids. Read More
MN: H1N1 confirmed in 6 State Fair pigs
Final tests confirm six pigs from the Minnesota State Fair contracted the H1N1 virus, three more than initial research had indicated. Read More
MN: Could the flu bring the Web to its knees?
If the flu pandemic becomes as severe as some experts fear, it could end up infecting the Internet. That's the conclusion of the General Accountability Office, which issued a report this week that warned about a potential meltdown of the Web. Read More
MN: Could the flu bring the Web to its knees?
If the flu pandemic becomes as severe as some experts fear, it could end up infecting the Internet. That's the conclusion of the General Accountability Office, which issued a report this week that warned about a potential meltdown of the Web. Read More
MN: Could the flu bring the Web to its knees?
If the flu pandemic becomes as severe as some experts fear, it could end up infecting the Internet. That's the conclusion of the General Accountability Office, which issued a report this week that warned about a potential meltdown of the Web. Read More
MN: H1N1 confirmed in 6 State Fair pigs
Final tests confirm six pigs from the Minnesota State Fair contracted the H1N1 virus, three more than initial research had indicated. Read More
MN: Flu closes some metro schools, but disruptions minimal
Serious outbreaks of the H1N1 flu are being reported at scattered Twin Cities schools, forcing a few to close and some to alter their instruction to account for all the absent kids. Read More
MO: Missouri DNR fires more officials
Three top Missouri Department of Natural Resources administrators were dismissed in what some believe was continuing fallout over the E. coli controversy, officials said Thursday. Read More
NH: SEA protests cuts to state lead tests
On her second birthday, Angelique Stabile was rushed to the hospital. Her doctor had received the results of a blood test and found that Angelique was suffering from serious lead poisoning. Read More
NH: H1N1 shot safe for pregnancies
Despite repeated public health communications urging pregnant women to seek the H1N1 flu vaccine, a small but significant number of pregnant patients are declining to get the new flu shot, local obstetricians say. Read More
NM: Gov. Richardson says budget bill would force him to cut Medicaid
When the state Legislature passed a major budget bill last week, lawmakers say they believed they were sparing Medicaid from any cuts, but now, Gov. Bill Richardson says implementation of House Bill 17 will force the him to include Medicaid in agency cuts. Read More
NY: State aims to avert swine flu 'disaster'
Gov. David Paterson declared a state of emergency, saying a recent rise in swine flu cases has created a "disaster" and that certain provisions of state law needed to be set aside to get people vaccinated as quickly as possible. Read More
NY: In Medicaid fraud cases, some unlikely suspects
One is a Manhattan painter and mime who owns two waterfront properties in the Hamptons and has performed with the singer Melba Moore. Read More
NY: State aims to avert swine flu 'disaster'
Gov. David Paterson declared a state of emergency, saying a recent rise in swine flu cases has created a "disaster" and that certain provisions of state law needed to be set aside to get people vaccinated as quickly as possible. Read More
NY: Health care costs to soar for Kodak workers, retirees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The cost of health care could increase by triple-digit percentages for some Eastman Kodak Co. employees and retirees in 2010. Read More
OH: Two-thirds of Ohioans say they'll go without H1N1 vaccine
Two-thirds of Ohioans aren't worried that they will get the H1N1 virus and don't plan to get vaccinated, a survey released yesterday shows. Read More
PA: Steady stream of swine flu vaccine expected
Pennsylvania expects to see a steady stream of H1N1 vaccine through mid-January, so residents should be patient and have confidence that it will be available, officials said yesterday. Read More
PA: Issues with growing H1N1 strain delay production of doses
Despite assurances by the federal government that more swine flu vaccines will be available quickly, state health officials on Thursday expressed worries and expect Pennsylvania's supply to be about 1 million doses short. Read More
RI: R.I. parents want high-risk children to be vaccinated first
Some priority has been given to certain high-risk children: This week, vaccinations started for medically fragile students at 12 special schools, including the Meeting Street School, the Groden Center, the Trudeau Center and the Tavares Educational Center. Read More
RI: State says health insurer finances are healthy
The state's three health insurers saw their financial health deteriorate in 2008, but compared with their counterparts elsewhere in New England they remained relatively well off, according to a new report. Read More
RI: State says health insurer finances are healthy
The state's three health insurers saw their financial health deteriorate in 2008, but compared with their counterparts elsewhere in New England they remained relatively well off, according to a new report. Read More
RI: R.I. parents want high-risk children to be vaccinated first
Blake Graumann was born with an underdeveloped heart, the left side too small and barely able to pump. Read More
VA: H1N1 vaccinations set for three school divisions
The school vaccination program for H1N1 was scheduled to resume this morning in three local schools. Read More |
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