Starting Wednesday, millions of American children can have the health care they need, thanks a the bill signed into law by President Barack Obama. This fulfills one of the promises he made on the campaign trail.
It’s called the S-CHIP program, designed to provide health insurance to low-income families. Even better news: The bill continues coverage for seven million children already receiving care under the legislation and adds coverage for an additional Read the rest of this entry »

Expansion Of SCHIP Passes, Millions Of Kids Get Health Insurance
Washington (dbTechno) – The Senate has agreed with the House and has approved an expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), supplying millions of low-income children with health insurance.
The Senate voted 66-32 in favor of the expansion of the childrens’ health insurance program.
The idea is to help families who earn too much money to fall Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers have shelled out at least $200 million since 2004 for medications that have never been reviewed by the government for safety and effectiveness but are still covered under Medicaid, an Associated Press analysis of federal data has found. Millions of private patients are taking such drugs, as well.
The availability of unapproved prescription drugs to the public may create a dangerous false sense of security. Dozens Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers have shelled out at least $200 million since 2004 for medications that have never been reviewed by the government for safety and effectiveness but are still covered under Medicaid, an Associated Press analysis of federal data has found. Millions of private patients are taking such drugs, as well.
The availability of unapproved prescription drugs to the public may create a dangerous false sense of security. Dozens Read the rest of this entry »

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Washington (dbTechno) – According to a new report, Medicaid paid out over $200 million for drugs that were never approved by the FDA.
who carried out the investigation into the unapproved drugs.
What they found was that from 2004 to 2007, Medicaid paid out around $198 million for drugs never approved by the FDA.
This was not just a few drugs, as the investigation found they paid out the money for more than 100 unapproved drugs.
This could Read the rest of this entry »

Andrew Witty, the new head of the company, has said he will cut prices on all
medicines, including HIV treatments, in the 50 poorest countries to no more
than 25 per cent of the levels in Britain and the US. The company will also
give back 20 per cent of profits to be spent on hospitals and clinics and
share knowledge about potential drugs currently protected by patents.
Drug companies have been repeatedly criticised for failing to drop Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers have shelled out at least $200 million since 2004 for medications that have never been reviewed by the government for safety and effectiveness but are still covered under Medicaid, an Associated Press analysis of federal data has found. Millions of private patients are taking such drugs, as well.
The availability of unapproved prescription drugs to the public may create a dangerous false sense of security. Dozens Read the rest of this entry »

Charles E. Seay: Philanthropist gave millions to local causes
12:00 AM CST on Sunday, February 8, 2009
By MISTY DEAN mddean@dallasnews.com
Charles E. Seay, a mega-philanthropist who gave many millions to local causes, died peacefully in his home Saturday. He was 94.
Mr. Seay, with his wife, Sarah “Sadie,” was a major contributor to efforts involving children, animal welfare, education and the arts.
The couple donated more than $31 million Read the rest of this entry »

Area health care providers and businesses are finding ways to make up for millions of state–owed dollars.
News 25’s Michelle Mantel tells us why local health establishments have to put capitol plans on hold just to carry on business as usual.
Area health care providers and businesses are finding ways to make up for millions of state–owed dollars.
News 25’s Michelle Mantel tells us why local health establishments have to put capitol plans on Read the rest of this entry »