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Stem Cell Research Could Boost California Economy
David Lichtenger — chair of the Scientific and Medical Facilities Working Group of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and CEO of Integrated Facilities Solutions — writes that stem cells “might prove to be the mighty engine not only for medical advances, but also for the ailing California economy.” He adds, “For both the short and long term, these new stem cell research labs are an extremely smart investment for the citizens of California.” San Jose Mercury News.
Health Care News From the Campaign Trail for the Week of May 16
Former Democratic presidential candidate and former Sen. John Edwards announced his endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama in part because of his health care plan. Meanwhile, a new poll found that 55% percent of U.S. adults trust Obama more than presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain to address the issue of health care.
Panel OKs Bill With Provision To Block Medicaid Rules
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved a $193 billion supplemental war appropriations bill that includes a provision to block for one year seven new Medicaid regulations proposed by the Bush administration, as well as additional funds for FDA. The committee also unanimously approved an amendment that would block for one year a State Children’s Health Insurance Program policy directive announced last year by the administration. CongressDaily.
Survey: Economy Prompts Many Adults Not To Fill Rx
Fourteen percent of U.S. residents ages 45 and older have not filled prescriptions because of the recent economic downturn, according to a nationwide telephone survey released on Tuesday by AARP. New Haven Register.
UC Board of Regents Supports Creating New Merced Medical School
UC-Merced officials and supporters of the school said a shortage of physicians in the San Joaquin Valley was driving the push for a new medical school. Officials are predicting that the medical school will be operational by 2013, with an initial enrollment of 32 students. Merced Sun-Star/Modesto Bee, Fresno Bee.