Category Archives: Headline of the Day

Senate Passes FDA Safety And Innovation Act

May 29, 2012

Bill Makes Some Improvements to Medical Device Oversight But Important Patient Safety Protections Still Missing WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate approved the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act

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Some patients fear speaking up will upset their doctors

May 27, 2012

By Kevin B. O’Reilly, amednews staff. Posted May 23, 2012.  They worry that asking questions would affect the quality of care negatively.  Even well-educated, well-to-do patients have trouble asking their

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In health care, cheaper can mean better

May 15, 2012

Dr. Donald M. Berwick – May 14, 2012 -The Boston Globe –  An Irish adage says: “When you come to a wall that is too high to climb, throw your

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Eighteen Hospital Executives Earn Over $1 Million

May 11, 2012

by Barbara Nagy | May 8, 2012 8:00 pm | C-HIT –  The health care system may be ailing, but newly compiled data show that compensation for top executives at Connecticut

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Settlement: Depakote Maker Injects $6 Million Into State Coffers

May 8, 2012

by C-HIT Staff | May 8, 2012 8:00 am    Connecticut will receive close to $6 million from federal and state settlements with Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories over allegations the company promoted

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Clinical trials often fall short: US study

May 3, 2012

AFP  May. 01, 2012 1:08PM PDT  Yahoo! Health  – Most clinical trials for cancer, heart disease and mental health are too small to offer adequate medical evidence, said a review of

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Connecticut Nursing Homes Fined For Patient Death, Failure To Administer Drugs

May 3, 2012

April 27, 2012  By Ct Health I Team  Five nursing homes have been cited and fined by the Department of Public Health for patient care lapses, including an incident at

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State Lags In Key Home Health Care Measures

April 28, 2012

by Lisa Chedekel | Apr 2, 2012 10:00 pm | New Haven Independent CT Health I-Team As the Malloy administration seeks to expand home health care options and reduce reliance

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Two Connecticut Doctors Lose Licenses In New York State

April 28, 2012

 by Lisa Chedekel | Apr 25, 2012 7:00 am | Connecticut Health I-Team New Haven Independent Two Connecticut physicians charged with misconduct—in one case, related to sex crimes, the other

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Preparing For A Future That Includes Aging Parents

April 26, 2012

NPR – by Marilyn Geewax – April 24, 2012 – Part of the Family Matters series  –  Planning a wedding is exciting.  Mapping out a vacation is fun.  Figuring how to

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