A recent article in the WSJ Health Blog, considering a survey of 1,891 doctors  published in Health Affairs, is worth considering for a moment or two. The survey/study is said to have had a response rate of roughly 64% (3,500 physicians from seven specialties were queried) and was published by doctors Lisa I. Iezzoni, Sowmya [...]

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The news follows Novartis’ recent decision to temporarily suspend production at its Lincoln, Neb., plant for “maintenance and other improvement activities.” The Swiss drug maker said it implemented the recall, which affects U.S. retailers, voluntarily and is working with the Food and Drug Administration during the process. It became aware of the potential problem during [...]

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High costs and the alarmingly high number of accidental deaths linked to prescription pain pills have made pain treatment a central issue in health care across Ohio and the nation. especially children and the elderly who sometimes cannot express their needs. especially chronic pain. often linked to cases of drug abuse — and to student [...]

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With another decisive victory under his belt it appears UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo is running out of legitimate threats to his title, taking out undefeated Chad Mendes at UFC 142 with a first round knockout after picking apart Mark Hominick and Kenny Florian in his previous defenses of his belt. In fact, the situation [...]

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[Ed. Note We are pleased to welcome Andy Braver, Esq. back to Health Reform Watch. Andy is a health care attorney who recently completed an LL.M in Health Law at Seton Hall Law. Prior to entering the LL.M. Full Post…

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