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The Complexities of Autism
I spent most of my career at the FDA's Center for Biologics ["Fathering Autism," July 1]. I was not involved with vaccines but worked closely with many who were. Your story was balanced and factual, accurately depicting the federal role in this very complex situation.
For Hospice, A Higher Authority
Twenty-five years after Medicare began paying for hospice care, the federal health program has issued a new rule calling hospice providers to closer account on the quality of care they offer. The rule, which will take effect in December, guarantees hospice patients a say in their treatment plans ...
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Surgery Shows Promise For Treatment of Diabetes (Post, May 4, 2008; Page A01)
Brushed Off No Longer: Citing Gaps in Care, Hygienists Are Beginning to Treat Patients Without Direct Supervision by Dentists (Post, April 22, 2008; Page HE01)
Electronic Prevention: Electronic Prevention (Post, April 8, 2008; Page HE05)
You Gotta Have Art: Patients Benefit From Creative Expression (Post, April 8, 2008; Page HE01)
Pr. George's Hospitals Get Relief, Not a Cure: Obstacles to Fixing Finances Remain (Post, April 7, 2008; Page B01)
Doctor's Deposition Details Fatal Night at Howard ER (By Marc Fisher, April 6, 2008; Page C01)
GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Legislature Backs 'Tech Tax' Repeal, Hospital Takeover (Post, April 6, 2008; Page C05)
New Rules on Stroke: Care Center Networks May Save Lives (Post, April 1, 2008; Page HE01)
All Patients Deserve Top-Notch Care (Post, March 25, 2008; Page HE02)
Kmart: You Want Some Pills With Your Pills? (Post, March 25, 2008; Page HE02)
Patients' Data on Stolen Laptop: Identity Fraud Not Likely, NIH Says (Post, March 24, 2008; Page A01)
Unwelcome Surprise: Fairfax Doctors' Shift to Boutique Care Leaves Patients Weighing Options (Post, March 18, 2008; Page HE01)
Drugs for Elderly More Costly, Study Finds (Post, March 5, 2008; Page D02)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Despite City Law, Few Assisted Living Centers Licensed (Post, March 3, 2008; Page B05)
UNIVERSAL COVERAGE: Simple Question Defines Complex Health Debate (Post, February 24, 2008; Page A10)
Medication Under a Microscope: Studies Raise Questions About Drugs' Efficacy Against Disease (Post, February 19, 2008; Page A02)
Grading Nursing Care (Post, February 19, 2008; Page HE02)
This Season's Flu Strains Are Not a Good Match for Vaccine (Post, February 10, 2008; Page A03)
MENTAL HEALTH: Lawmakers Weigh Parental Notification Changes (Post, February 10, 2008; Page C01)
AID FOR VETERANS: Bills Would Add Services, Improve Mental Health Care (Post, February 10, 2008; Page C05)
Safety of Drug Imports Questioned: Some in Congress Want FDA to Expand Overseas Inspections (Post, February 7, 2008; Page A19)
Health-Care Ideas Had Few Allies in Congress (Post, January 28, 2008; Page A09)
More Hitting Cost Limit on Health Benefits: Consumers Forced To Explore Options (Post, January 27, 2008; Page A03)
Illness, Race Tied In Study Of Care: Comparisons Made At Nursing Homes (Post, January 15, 2008; Page B01)
Physician-Owned Hospitals Faulted on Emergency Care (Post, January 10, 2008; Page A02)
Time Is Money? Not For Docs. (Post, December 11, 2007; Page HE06)
Limits Weighed on Physician-Owned Hospitals: Lawmakers Seeking Curbs on Specialty Facilities Want to Attach Provision to Medicare Bill (Post, December 9, 2007; Page A03)
Two Nursing Homes Rated Among Worst: D.C., Va. Facilities Get Extra Monitoring (Post, December 1, 2007; Page B02)
A Sharp Divide on Health Care: Much Debate Turns On Mass. Program (Post, November 18, 2007; Page A05)
Under Pressure, Carlyle Issues Patient Promise: Buyout of Nursing-Home Chain Sparks Worries on Staffing Levels (Post, October 22, 2007; Page D01)
Useful Terms: Make Sure You Know What You're Buying Into (Post, October 16, 2007; Page HE05)
Uninsured? You're Not Alone. (Post, October 16, 2007; Page HE01)
Taxes, Health Lead Hill Agenda: After Iraq Fight, Both Parties Welcome Shift (Post, October 1, 2007; Page A01)
Getting The Bugs Out: Area Hospitals Far Apart in Applying Infection-Control Measures (Post, September 25, 2007; Page HE05)
Life's Big Questions: Could I Be a Better Patient? (Post, September 25, 2007; Page HE06)
How to Help Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections: How to Help Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections (Post, September 25, 2007; Page HE05)
Shingles Vaccine Proves Painful: Patients Confront Stringent Rules, High Prices, Limited Access (Post, September 25, 2007; Page HE01)
California Closes In on Universal Health-Care Plan: Governor, Democrats Work to Resolve Funding (Post, September 24, 2007; Page A03)
Firm Charged With Medicare Fraud (Post, August 21, 2007; Page D02)
AP: Pain Medicine Use Has Nearly Doubled (AP, August 20, 2007; 10:33 PM)
Hospitals Are Shutting Down Burn Centers (AP, August 8, 2007; 7:42 AM)
D.C. Lauds Progress At Greater Southeast: Catania Cites 'Impressive Turnaround' (Post, July 12, 2007; Page B01)
Hospitals Are Beyond Compare: Data on Cardiac Care Show Almost No Differences Nationwide (Post, July 3, 2007; Page HE01)
Moore's 'Sicko' Gives Accused Little Say (AP, July 1, 2007; 1:52 AM)
BETHESDA: Planned Hospital Addition Riles Suburban's Neighbors (Post, June 17, 2007; Page C05)
For Fenty's Disabilities Pick, Experience Is Firsthand (Post, June 16, 2007; Page B01)
Retired, but Not Tired Out: Mayo Clinic Nurtures a Community of Former Staffers Eager to Stay Connected (Post, June 12, 2007; Page HE04)
Bringing Together Lifetime Learners: Bringing Together Lifetime Learners (Post, June 12, 2007; Page HE04)
Of Sickness and of Wealth: Health Savings Accounts Make Sense if You're Physically and Fiscally Fit (Post, June 10, 2007; Page F01)
Attentive Docs (Post, May 8, 2007; Page HE02)
Health Calendar: Health Calendar (Post, April 15, 2007; Page SM06)
Senate Panel OKs Negotiating Drug Prices (AP, April 12, 2007; 11:21 PM)
Finding Dental Care Around Washington (Post, March 27, 2007; Page HE05)
FDA Issues New Warnings on Anemia Drugs (AP, March 11, 2007; 7:04 AM)
Health Calendar: Health Calendar (Post, March 11, 2007; Page SM13)
FDA Issues New Warnings on Anemia Drugs (AP, March 9, 2007; 10:48 PM)
Health Calendar: Health Calendar (Post, February 11, 2007; Page SM16)
Health Calendar: Health Calendar (Post, January 14, 2007; Page SM07)
Health Insurance's New Wave And the Man Behind the Plans (Post, December 28, 2006; Page A25)
Health Calendar: Health Calendar (Post, December 17, 2006; Page SM12)
Electronic Medical Records Use May Rise (AP, November 19, 2006; 5:35 PM)
Health Calendar: Health Calendar (Post, November 12, 2006; Page SM16)
Many Young Kids Not Getting Flu Shots (AP, October 4, 2006; 8:43 PM)
Many Children Lack Flu Shots (Post, October 5, 2006; Page A16)
Many Patients Quit Medicine Too Early (AP, September 26, 2006; 1:11 PM)
Many Patients Quit Medicine Too Early (AP, September 25, 2006; 11:19 PM)
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