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McNeil Expands Recall List Again
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has expanded a recall of its OTC medications to include 21 additional lots. McNeil said in a July 8 news release that 21 lots were added to its recall list as a precautionary measure after a review determined that some packaging materials used in those lots had been shipped and stored on the same type of wooden pallet tied to the presence of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole in earlier recalled lots.
McNeil Expands Recall List Again
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has expanded a recall of its OTC medications to include 21 additional lots. McNeil said in a July 8 news release that 21 lots were added to its recall list as a precautionary measure after a review determined that some packaging materials used in those lots had been shipped and stored on the same type of wooden pallet tied to the presence of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole in earlier recalled lots.
FDA Warns Against Off-Label Use of Malaria Drug
Off-label use of the malaria drug Qualaquin has resulted in reports of two dozen serious adverse events, including two deaths. The FDA has responded by approving a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, or REMS, for the medication.
FDA Warns Against Off-Label Use of Malaria Drug
Off-label use of the malaria drug Qualaquin has resulted in reports of two dozen serious adverse events, including two deaths. The FDA has responded by approving a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, or REMS, for the medication.
CDC Seeks Input on Flu Prevention Recommendations
The CDC is seeking public comment on proposed guidance that would update and replace recommendations previously issued for preventing seasonal influenza transmission in health care settings, as well as the interim guidance for novel influenza A (H1N1) that was issued last year.
CDC Seeks Input on Flu Prevention Recommendations
The CDC is seeking public comment on proposed guidance that would update and replace recommendations previously issued for preventing seasonal influenza transmission in health care settings, as well as the interim guidance for novel influenza A (H1N1) that was issued last year.
Commonwealth Fund: U.S. Still Last in Health System Performance Among Seven Industrialized Nations
Once again, the United States has ranked last overall among six other industrialized countries in measures of health system performance despite much greater per capita expenditures on health care, but the newly enacted health care reform law may lead to improvements in the future, especially in Americans' access to care. So says a new report from the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund.
Commonwealth Fund: U.S. Still Last in Health System Performance Among Seven Industrialized Nations
Once again, the United States has ranked last overall among six other industrialized countries in measures of health system performance despite much greater per capita expenditures on health care, but the newly enacted health care reform law may lead to improvements in the future, especially in Americans' access to care. So says a new report from the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund.
Commonwealth Fund: U.S. Still Last in Health System Performance Among Seven Industrialized Nations
Once again, the United States has ranked last overall among six other industrialized countries in measures of health system performance despite much greater per capita expenditures on health care, but the newly enacted health care reform law may lead to improvements in the future, especially in Americans' access to care. So says a new report from the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund.
Commonwealth Fund: U.S. Still Last in Health System Performance Among Seven Industrialized Nations
Once again, the United States has ranked last overall among six other industrialized countries in measures of health system performance despite much greater per capita expenditures on health care, but the newly enacted health care reform law may lead to improvements in the future, especially in Americans' access to care. So says a new report from the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund.
Health Centers Will Save Billions Under Health Care Reform Act, Says Study
The recently enacted health care reform legislation provides an additional $11 billion in funding for community health centers, or CHCs, during the next five years, and, according to a new research brief, this will enable CHCs to double the number of people they serve by 2015. The cumulative effect should produce at least $180 billion in system-wide health care savings by 2019, say the brief's authors. Findings from the policy research brief, "Strengthening Primary Care to Bend the Cost Curve: The Expansion of Community Health Centers Through Health Reform," which was conducted by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Heath Services in Washington, were released during a June 30 press conference in Washington.
Health Centers Will Save Billions Under Health Care Reform Act, Says Study
The recently enacted health care reform legislation provides an additional $11 billion in funding for community health centers, or CHCs, during the next five years, and, according to a new research brief, this will enable CHCs to double the number of people they serve by 2015. The cumulative effect should produce at least $180 billion in system-wide health care savings by 2019, say the brief's authors. Findings from the policy research brief, "Strengthening Primary Care to Bend the Cost Curve: The Expansion of Community Health Centers Through Health Reform," which was conducted by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Heath Services in Washington, were released during a June 30 press conference in Washington.
NHSC Doubling Number of Opportunities for Service, Loan Repayment
New and even seasoned family physicians who are interested in working in a medically underserved area in exchange for reducing or eliminating their medical education loans are urged to apply to the National Health Service Corps, or NHSC. After an infusion of $200 million as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the NHSC is doubling its field strength, adding as many as 4,000 new members this year.
NHSC Doubling Number of Opportunities for Service, Loan Repayment
New and even seasoned family physicians who are interested in working in a medically underserved area in exchange for reducing or eliminating their medical education loans are urged to apply to the National Health Service Corps, or NHSC. After an infusion of $200 million as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the NHSC is doubling its field strength, adding as many as 4,000 new members this year.
News Briefs: Week of July 5-9
This roundup includes the following news briefs: FDA Reviewing Blood Pressure Medication; SAMHSA Releases FAQs Regarding Substance Abuse Confidentiality; New Online Tool Helps Consumers Navigate Health Reform Provisions; ACCME Offers More Guidance on Interface of Commercial Interests, CME; and HRSA Solicits Nominations for NHSC Advisory Council.
News Briefs: Week of July 5-9
This roundup includes the following news briefs: FDA Reviewing Blood Pressure Medication; SAMHSA Releases FAQs Regarding Substance Abuse Confidentiality; New Online Tool Helps Consumers Navigate Health Reform Provisions; ACCME Offers More Guidance on Interface of Commercial Interests, CME; and HRSA Solicits Nominations for NHSC Advisory Council.
AAFP Applauds Appointment of Donald Berwick as New CMS Administrator
The AAFP has praised the appointment of Donald Berwick, M.D., as the new administrator of CMS, saying in a prepared statement that Berwick's medical expertise and commitment to ensuring high quality care for all will serve America well as CMS implements the reforms in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
AAFP Applauds Appointment of Donald Berwick as New CMS Administrator
The AAFP has praised the appointment of Donald Berwick, M.D., as the new administrator of CMS, saying in a prepared statement that Berwick's medical expertise and commitment to ensuring high quality care for all will serve America well as CMS implements the reforms in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Family Medicine and Wonca on World Stage
On May 22, with family doctors from around the world bearing witness, I pledged to lead the World Organization of Family Doctors, or Wonca, to the utmost of my ability during my three-year term as Wonca president. My installation, which took place at the 19th World Conference of Family Doctors in Cancun, Mexico, was a significant event in my life and also had larger significance because I'm the third American -- and the third AAFP past president -- to serve as Wonca president.
Family Medicine and Wonca on World Stage
On May 22, with family doctors from around the world bearing witness, I pledged to lead the World Organization of Family Doctors, or Wonca, to the utmost of my ability during my three-year term as Wonca president. My installation, which took place at the 19th World Conference of Family Doctors in Cancun, Mexico, was a significant event in my life and also had larger significance because I'm the third American -- and the third AAFP past president -- to serve as Wonca president.
