Rep. Yudichak reintroduces healthcare bill
HB 302 would establish a healthcare advocate office.
U.S. Supreme Court: Consumers may sue pharmaceutical companies
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wyeth must pay a woman who had to have her arm amputated after she received one of their vaccines. The case sets a precedent for future consumers who choose to sue pharmaceutical companies.
Some doctors fighting online patient review websites
They worry that negative reviews could damage their practice.
PA court rules on medical treatment of incompetents
A Pennsylvania appeals court’s ruling on the care of a severely retarded man’s healthcare will have implications for future cases.
PA nonprofit may inspire state & federal action
Doylestown’s Medicare-sponsored care management program Health Quality Partners has been successful at keeping patients out of the hospital while keeping down the cost of their care.
Proposed bill would set patient limits for nurses
Rep. Tim Solobay (D-Washington) has introduced a bill that would set the maximum number of patients under a nurse’s care at any given time at hospitals.
Drugmakers fighting a stimulus provision
The provision they’re against would spend $1.1 billion on research comparing medical treatments.
Doctor: Patients need to take more responsibility in their care
Today the Patriot-News published an op-ed by Mechanicsburg physician Dr. Nirmal Joshi, who says that patients need to be more proactive in discussing their care with their doctors.
Rep. Smith reintroduces bill to patient protection bill
State Rep. Ken Smith has again introduced legislation that would further protect patients in assisted living and long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania.
Seven states file suit to block Bush administration’s “healthcare provider conscience” rule
Seven states, along with several national patient advocacy groups, are suing the Bush administration over the new healthcare provider “conscience rule.” Pittsburgh family planning group Adagio Health is among the groups voicing their opposition to the rule.