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HHS APPROVES PLAN TO RESCUE INNER-CITY HOSPITAL AS OUTPATIENT CLINIC

HHS Also Approves Change To Help People With Disabilities Return to Work

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced the department's approval of a Missouri plan to rescue an inner-city hospital from complete closure so that it can continue to serve outpatients through the state's Medicaid program.



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On April 16, Michael Jacobson , executive director for the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), sent a letter to FDA Deputy Commissioner Lester Crawford urging him to reject Frito-Lay and Procter & Gamble requests to remove Olestra warning labels from snack food packages. Jacobson also pressed FDA to require Procter & Gamble to challenge previous Olestra studies.



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For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002

Grassley, Breaux Seek Nursing Home Staffing Information

WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley and John Breaux today asked the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an update on preparing for a new requirement that nursing homes post nurse staffing information in a clearly visible location. The text of the senators' letter follows.

August 7, 2002

Mr. Thomas A. Scully

Administrator

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services



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The American Medical Association (AMA) congratulates the Nevada State Legislature and Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn for passing a medical liability reform bill. AMA urges other state legislatures and Congress to follow their lead and pass common sense medical liability reform legislation. American Medical Association Press Release Nevada Reform Bill (PDF format)



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