Monday, January 5th, 2009
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule Dec. 18, 2008 to ensure HHS funds do not support morally coercive or discriminatory practices or policies in violation of federal law. Read more »
Monday, December 15th, 2008
At a Dec. 11 news conference, President-elect Barack Obama formally nominated former Senator Tom Daschle to be the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The South Dakota Democrat will also lead a White House health care reform team.
In a Dec. 11 news release, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said, “I have high regard for Senator Daschle. His leadership experience, familiarity with Washington, and interest in health care will serve him well as secretary.” Read more »
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
Someday, patient medical care will be differentiated based on individual biology. Physicians will prescribe medicine according to patient’s metabolism and other factors that cause certain prescription medication to work well with some, but not others. Someday may be sooner than you think. Read more »
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