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Healthy People 2020: National agenda shifts to risks, roots of disease

May 26, 2008 on 4:21 am | In Health | Comments Off Public health experts hope the forthcoming edition of 10-year health goals will be leaner and easier to implement.

Individual health insurance: Are mandates ready for prime time?

May 26, 2008 on 4:21 am | In Government | Comments Off Mandatory health insurance coverage is being debated by presidential candidates. And Massachusetts is trying out this approach. But is requiring people to have coverage a workable component of health system reform?

Florida passes bill to boost private health coverage for uninsured

May 26, 2008 on 4:21 am | In Government | Comments Off The state hopes to foster development of new, affordable options for uninsured individuals and small-business employees.

Louisiana Senate passes liability protections for disaster responders

May 26, 2008 on 4:21 am | In Government | Comments Off The legislation meshes with national efforts to shield doctors from negligence claims during declared emergencies. Some attorneys say existing protections are enough.

Cap on noneconomic damages is unconstitutional, Georgia judge says

May 26, 2008 on 4:21 am | In Profession | Comments Off The case likely will head to the state Supreme Court, which has invalidated other medical liability reforms.