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<title>Healthcare Industry Today: Massachusetts Universal Health Insurance News</title>
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<title>Primary care shortage undermines the health of everyone in the U.S.</title>
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<pubDate>16 May 2008 23:17 GMT</pubDate>
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...  of potential problems ahead is seen in Massachusetts, which recently instituted universal coverage by way of a new state  ...  by ensuring that subsequent care is continuous, comprehensive and coordinated. One especially promising model of  ...
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<title>The German Embassy Would Like to Draw Your Attention to the Press Release of the University of Minne</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=170249464</link>
<pubDate>16 May 2008 20:25 GMT</pubDate>
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...  will discuss quality in health care and universal care. WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The  ...  presidential election only a few months away, comprehensive health care coverage for all remains one  ...  insurance companies, and state and federal government. Massachusetts introduced new mechanisms to provide coverage for  ...
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<title>The German Embassy Would Like to Draw Your Attention to the Press Release of the University of Minnesota Center for Germ</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=170240994</link>
<pubDate>16 May 2008 19:51 GMT</pubDate>
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...  will discuss quality in health care and universal care. WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The  ...  presidential election only a few months away, comprehensive health care coverage for all remains one  ...  employers, insurance companies, and state and federal government.Massachusetts introduced new mechanisms to provide coverage for  ...
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<title>The German Embassy Would Like to Draw Your Attention to the Press Release of the University of Minnesota Center for German &amp; European Studies to Present Major Healthcare Forum</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=170233158</link>
<pubDate>16 May 2008 19:20 GMT</pubDate>
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...  will discuss quality in health care and universal care. The following is being issued by  ...  presidential election only a few months away, comprehensive health care coverage for all remains one  ...  insurance companies, and state and federal government. Massachusetts introduced new mechanisms to provide coverage for  ...
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<title>Sandra Day O&apos;connor, Newt Gingrich Testify At Aging Hearing On Alzheimer&apos;s, USA</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=170177082</link>
<pubDate>16 May 2008 07:59 GMT</pubDate>
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...  patient caregivers, and the need for a comprehensive strategy as more and more Americans are  ...  Alzheimer&apos;s research at the National Institute for Health (NIH) to $1.3 billion. Chairman Kohl supports  ...  of Genetics and Aging Research Unit at Massachusetts General Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases, as well  ...
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<title>Despite Americans&apos; High Regard, Nursing Shortage Still Looms</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=170177081</link>
<pubDate>16 May 2008 07:59 GMT</pubDate>
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...  upcoming presidential election, their views on U.S. health care policy and how they feel about  ...  scientist at the Institute for Health Policy, Massachusetts General Hospital, outlined the major points of  ...  to combat the shortage. Buerhaus said a comprehensive national strategy must be developed to recruit  ...
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<title>Universal coverage: The next frontier?</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=170145181</link>
<pubDate>16 May 2008 04:04 GMT</pubDate>
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... Medical professionals, public health experts, corporate benefits administrators and Health Secretary  ...  government that&amp;rsquo;s committed to the goal of universal coverage too. I think that&amp;rsquo;s our best  ...  to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. &amp;lsquo;Massachusetts was unique,&amp;rdquo; said Solomon, who advises states  ...
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<title>Young Campaign Workers Move Beyond the Youth Vote</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=170075069</link>
<pubDate>15 May 2008 17:42 GMT</pubDate>
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...  a lot of problems with my health. Health care is a big issue for me  ...  cover it. If there is not a universal health care program implemented by the time  ...  are organizing for Obama. In California and Massachusetts, the youth vote went to Hillary, said  ...
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<title>Beyond the Youth Vote</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=170029956</link>
<pubDate>15 May 2008 13:08 GMT</pubDate>
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...  a lot of problems with my health. Health care is a big issue for me  ...  cover it. If there is not a universal health care program implemented by the time  ...  are organizing for Obama. In California and Massachusetts, the youth vote went to Hillary, said  ...
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<title>Senior notes (May 16)</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=169935333</link>
<pubDate>14 May 2008 23:07 GMT</pubDate>
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...  events@springwell.com. This seminar is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association and is part of the  ...  617-926-5480 or e-mail kzanchi@ucpboston.org. The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program is a  ...  and their families. This guide provides a comprehensive listing of local adult day health centers;  ...
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<title>Gains -- and Disappointments -- Mark Massachusetts&apos; Health Experiment</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=169928116</link>
<pubDate>14 May 2008 22:11 GMT</pubDate>
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...  soaring costs. When the state passed its comprehensive plan for universal health coverage in 2006, the legislation was  ...  big reason why the program will cost Massachusetts $153 million beyond what was budgeted ($472  ...
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<title>The Specter of Socialized Medicine</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=169867665</link>
<pubDate>14 May 2008 15:17 GMT</pubDate>
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...  Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The veterans health system in the U.S. is funded and  ...  in Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and, most recently, Massachusetts. Individuals must purchase health insurance under this  ...  systems are better classified as single-payer and universal health care systems, which differ from socialized  ...
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<title>Vanguard Announces Contract Award to Its Phoenix Health Plan Unit</title>
<link>http://health.einnews.com/news.php?wid=169822489</link>
<pubDate>14 May 2008 10:30 GMT</pubDate>
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... Vanguard Health Systems, Inc. (&quot;Vanguard&quot;) announced that its Phoenix  ...  Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona; San Antonio, Texas; and Massachusetts. Vanguard also owns three managed care health  ...  Vanguard&apos;s strategy is to develop locally branded, comprehensive healthcare delivery networks in urban markets. Vanguard  ...
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