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Childhood asthma still high; individual plans seen as key

January 20, 2007 on 6:33 pm | In Health | Comments Off Children's visits to physicians' offices for asthma care doubled in the past decade, a new CDC report says.

Asking patients could provide quality answers

January 20, 2007 on 6:33 pm | In Health | Comments Off A move toward engaging patients in their care may result in better adherence to treatment.

Feds say Medicare pay freeze could double the cut for doctors next year

January 20, 2007 on 6:33 pm | In Government | Comments Off Some physician advocates hope the large cost of another one-year change will spur lawmakers to pursue a longer-term solution to the reimbursement problem.

Will SSRI suicide fear curtail appropriate use?

January 20, 2007 on 6:33 pm | In Health | Comments Off Some worry that proposed expansions for label warnings could undermine treatment of depression.

New York, Ohio adopt limited mental health parity coverage

January 20, 2007 on 6:33 pm | In Government | Comments Off They join a majority of states requiring insurers to provide mental health benefits that are more on par with coverage for physical illnesses.