According to a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Policy, Americans over the age of 65 experienced steep declines in the rate of mortality in the periods that followed the founding of and subsequent improvements to Social Security. The authors urge that as Congress and the President discuss changes to Social Security […]
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U.S. Budget Cuts Could Increase Shortage Of Primary Care Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP) today told leaders of the House of Representatives that ACP understands the serious financial constraints on the federal budget at this time and supports bipartisan efforts to reduce funding for discretionary programs that do not achieve sufficient value, but firmly believes that Congress must continue on a path towards […]
Calls For Political Review Of Law That Permits Use Of Brain Devices With Rare Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Warning that patients could be at risk, an interdisciplinary group of multinational investigators is calling on the U.S. Congress and federal regulators to tighten a law that permits use of brain devices to treat rare neuropsychiatric disorders without supporting clinical trials or stringent patient oversight. The commentary’s contributing authors, from the U.S. and Europe, have […]
AMA Tells Congress That Our Irrational Medical Liability System Fails Patients And Physicians
Ardis Dee Hoven, MD, chair of the American Medical Association (AMA), today told the U.S. House Judiciary Committee that the nation’s medical liability system is increasingly irrational and needs reform. Dr. Hoven shared results from recent AMA studies that show the system has become costly and unfair for patients and physicians, and offered a proven […]
Jury Finds Therapists Planted False Childhood Abuse Memories And Awards $1,000,000 In Damages
It took 15 years to verdict, but a Madison, Wisconsin jury has awarded a couple whose daughter accused them of abusing her as a child $1 million from the therapists that caused false memories. The suit was brought by Charles Johnson, a physician and former University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty member who also served as a […]
Average Americans Can Solve The Budget Deficit Crisis, Including Healthcare And Social Security
A new University of Maryland study finds that when average Americans are presented the federal budget in some detail, most are able to reduce the budget deficit dramatically and resolve the Social Security shortfall. What adjustments would you make? Take this free online budget simulation exercise using the link at the end of this report. […]
Information Alert! Senate Defeats Effort To Repeal Health Care Law
The Senate rejected an effort led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to repeal the new health care reform law by a vote of 47-51. Given the united opposition of Senate Democrats and the White House, full repeal of the law is extremely unlikely in the 112th Congress.
Information Alert! House Passes Health Care Repeal
The House voted 245-189 on January 19 to pass legislation that would repeal the health care reform law enacted in 2010. All 242 Republicans and three Democrats voted for the bill, and 189 Democrats voted against it. While Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has indicated he will try to force a vote in the […]
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