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Deficit Panel To Tackle Worries Of Federal Debt, Including Health Spending
The New York Times reports that President Obama’s appointment of a special panel to study the nation’s debt will come “(a)fter decades of warnings that budgetary profligacy, escalating health care costs and an aging population would lead to a day of fiscal reckoning…
McDonnell Says Democratic Agenda, Including Health Care Effort, Is Too Expensive
In his response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell said the nation cannot afford the Democratic agenda, including health care, The Associated Press/Wall Street Journal reports. “McDonnell said Democratic policies are resulting in an unsustainable level of debt…
White House Appeals To Shared Responsibility For Tackling Flu, Including H1N1, This Fall
White House officials said today that getting ready for the flu in the fall, whether it is seasonal flu or the ongoing H1N1 swine flu outbreak, is a “shared responsibility” for which the Obama Administration also announced new funding for a states and nationwide flu prevention campaign.
33,902 Swine Flu A(H1N1) Cases Including 170 Deaths In USA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed in its weekly update on Friday evening, 3rd July, 2009, that the total number of confirmed human cases of swine flu A(H1N1) infection stands at 33,902, including 170 deaths. In a Swine Flu conference held today in Cancun, Mexico, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the virus’ spread is now “unstoppable”.
27,717 Swine Flu Cases Including 127 Deaths In USA So Far – Could Be One Million
According to the CDC’s (Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s) Friday evening weekly update, 27th June 2009, there have been 27,717 laboratory confirmed human cases including 127 deaths of Swine Flu or A(H1N1) influenza. Fortunately, so far the Swine Flu A(H1N1) virus appears to be no more virulent than ordinary seasonal human influenza. No reports have come in indicating that the virus may have mutated.
Global Confirmed Swine Flu Cases Exceed 21,000, Including 125 Deaths
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and some local more up-to-date reports, the total number of confirmed human cases of swine flu A(H1N1) infection has exceeded 21,000, including 125 deaths in Mexico, USA, Canada, Chile and Costa Rica. If these figures are accurate, that would be 1 death per 168 cases. Experts say this novel virus is no more deadly than ordinary seasonal human flu.
Over 15,510 Bird Flu A(H1N1) Human Cases Confirmed Worldwide, Including 99 Deaths
The WHO (World Health Organization) reported yesterday evening that the total number of swine flu A(H1N1) confirmed human cases of infection has exceeded 15,510, including 99 deaths. The real figure is higher because there is a delay between local health authority reports and the WHO global report. The A(H1N1) influenza virus is nowhere near as virulent (aggressive, dangerous) as was originally feared. Experts say it is not more deadly than normal seasonal human influenza.
CMS Announces Series Of Proposed Regulations, Including Payment Cuts
CMS last week announced a series of proposed regulations, including a proposal to reduce Medicare payments for inpatient hospital care by 0.5% in fiscal year 2010, CQ HealthBeat reports. The agency said the proposed cut primarily is the result of adjustments for excessive payments to hospitals in past years.
Kaiser Family Foundation Examines Trends In Children’s Health Coverage, Including Changes In State Eligibility, Enrollment Requirements
The Kaiser Family Foundation’s Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured released its eighth annual 50-state survey of eligibility rules, enrollment and renewal procedures, and cost-sharing practices in Medicaid and SCHIP for children and families.
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