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DC Week: House Passes FDA User Fee Bill
MedPage Today The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) along with several other federal agencies, announced the "Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities," which will coordinate efforts to improve asthma management and … |
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Missouri House passes bill on asthma meds in schools
Kansas City Star JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation that would let Missouri school nurses keep asthma medication on hand and treat students for attacks is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon. School districts would purchase the medication, and the nurses would decide how much to … School Nurses Can Keep Asthma Meds On Hand |
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Mo. House passes bill on asthma meds in schools
NECN (AP) — Legislation that would let Missouri school nurses keep asthma medication on hand and treat students for attacks is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon. School districts would purchase the medication, and the nurses would decide how much to store at a … |
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Univera: WNY's asthma bill pegged at $242M
Bizjournals.com Adults in the upstate region register higher rates of asthma than the statewide average, with direct medical costs in the Western New York reaching $242 million annually, according to a new report by Univera Healthcare . Though older adults above 65 … Report Shows Prevalence of Asthma in Region Incidence of Asthma in Upstate New York is Higher than the New York State Average Medical costs for Upstate adults with asthma total $793M per year |
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation Approves of Drug-Tracking Bill
WVNS-TV By David Williams, Web Producer – email In a press release issued Monday, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), an independent, not-for-profit health agency, expressed approval for the measures laid out in a new drug-tracking bill that … |
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NH bill would ban use of fragrances
My Fox Boston 7 interview with FOX News , Dr. Stanley Fineman highlights the dangers of exposure to scented products for those with asthma or allergies. "The chemicals in some of these products can trigger the nasal congestion, sneezing and the runny nose," Dr. |
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Bronx Man Gets $40 Million Hospital Bill, Nearly Has Asthma Attack
New York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TV "I almost had an asthma attack," Rodriquez told PIX 11 News. The bill was for $44776587. "When i saw 44 million, I thought it had to be a mistake," said Rodriquez. Alex said he is unemployed and doesn't have insurance so he expected a hefty bill. … $44 Million Hospital Bill Nearly Caused Asthma Attack for Alexis Rodriguez Man in Stable Condition After $44 Million Hospital Bill New York hospital patient gets $43m bill |
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Man in Stable Condition After $44 Million Hospital Bill
ABC News (blog) A Bronx man says he nearly had an asthma attack after opening his mail to find a $44 million medical bill from a local hospital. Unemployed doorman Alexis Rodriguez, 28, received the astronomical bill after receiving successful treatment for pneumonia … You're better – and you owe $44 million |
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The National Center for Healthy Housing Praises Introduction of Bill to Create …
MarketWatch (press release) These risks include cancer, injuries, childhood lead poisoning and asthma that cost the country nearly $76 billion annually. Children and the elderly are the specific age group that are at the greatest risk. "We appreciate the leadership of Senators … |
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New asthma bill affects state's school children
Jackson Clarion Ledger Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, tightening of the throat — all are signs of an asthma attack; all can be become severe at a moment's notice, and all can be life threatening. Asthma affected 24.6 million Americans in 2009, more female than … |
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