February 2007
Monthly Archive
Mon 26 Feb 2007
Health plan executives say the policy is a reminder to help patients stay in-network. Doctors fear it sets a disturbing precedent.
Mon 26 Feb 2007
Momentum grows in Congress for mental health parity bill
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Old foes have joined to support a bill expanding mental health benefits, but two House members are working on their own version.
Mon 26 Feb 2007
Designed for disaster: Planners of innovative ED want it to be ready for anything
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Washington Hospital Center has a plan to build the nation's first all-risks-ready emergency department. But it needs $75 million from the federal government to get the job done.
Mon 26 Feb 2007
Judge allows California challenge to conscience clause law over abortion
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Some doctors say the measure protects their First Amendment rights and freedom to decline to perform abortions. Others criticize its lack of an emergency exception.
Mon 26 Feb 2007
The Supreme Court is expected to see the issue again, but some attorneys say the Legislature could take it up first.