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Health News Headlines from the Wall Street Journal

Business Sours on Health Overhaul

Sen. Nelson to Vote to Advance Health Bill

Cost Was Factor in Screening Advice

Tax on Rich, Levies Stir Health Debate

Democrats Pitch Health Bill to Voters

Feature Article

Upper Midwest states report best performance measures

Scorecard from the Commonwealth Fund notes stark gaps between best and worst performing states

Features

NCQA tracks plateau in quality yet increased reporting of measures

Children's health worthy of investment

Hospice patients could benefit if referred sooner

Hospital quality not up to par

Patient experience correlates with clinical quality

Quality Strategy Key Topic Updates

News Analysis

Medica creates mobile app for comparing healthcare costs

MGMA research reflects importance of transparent, standardized processes

CVS Caremark researches pharmacy benefit plan design

BCBS Massachusetts contributed $1.6 billion to state economy

Uninsured Show Higher Risk for Death Following Trauma

November 18, 2009

Medicaid Enrollment Common Among Overdose Deaths

November 2, 2009

Uninsured Children May Be More Likely to Die in the Hospital

October 30, 2009

SNS: Web Surfing Linked to Brain Function in Older Adults

October 20, 2009

Drug Class Overview

ACE inhibitors, ARBs control CHF

Inhaled corticosteroids are first line control for asthma

Bisphosphonates effective in treatment of osteoporosis

Triptans lead options for migraine