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Tax sugar like alcohol and tobacco in order to combat obesity? Some health experts think its a good idea  – New York Daily News

February 6th, 2012 No comments

Sugar should be identified alongside alcohol and tobacco as a health danger, and governments should tax sweetened drinks and food as part of their efforts to combat it. So says a commentary, published on Thursday in the journal Nature as part of …

Health Systems to Access Payor and Provider Data to Support New Care Delivery Models and Improve Population Health – Yahoo Finance

February 6th, 2012 No comments

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Premier healthcare alliance and Verisk Health, a leader in risk management solutions to the global healthcare industry, have joined forces to offer data solutions to help hospitals and health systems better …

The Supreme Court ruling: what’s at stake for health care? – Forbes

February 3rd, 2012 No comments

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about President Obama’s health care law next month, as the widely anticipated debate on the constitutionality of the law will finally come to a head.  These arguments have been awaited since …

Congressional Investigation Finds Tanning Salons Lie About Health Risks to Patrons – ABC News

February 3rd, 2012 No comments

Few tanning salons tell the truth about the health risks of indoor bronzing, according to an investigative report conducted by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee. The committee requested an investigation to determine whether indoor tanning salons …

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