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Divisions Emerge Among Democrats Lawmakers, Business Groups
As the health care debate intensifies, divisions among lawmakers, competing lobbies and interest groups are increasingly tense. "The health care battle in Congress is getting hotter, fueled by growing opposition to taxing health insurance benefits, mandating small-business coverage and cutting Medicare payments and by creeping doubts about a public plan for the uninsured. And this is just among Democrats," the Washington Times reports. Notably, last week the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of conservative Democrats, objected to the cost of an anticipated House reform proposal and said it would hurt small businesses, a key constituency already reeling from the recession. The objection stalled the House, which delayed releasing the proposal (Lambro, 7/14).

Recent Release: NASTAD, Kaiser Family Foundation Report Provides 'Inventory' Of HIV Prevention Efforts In The U.S.
The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors and the Kaiser Family Foundation released a report that "provides the first, comprehensive inventory of HIV prevention efforts at the state and local levels" and is based on a survey of 65 state health departments, including all state and territorial jurisdictions and six U.S. cities. The report "is intended to offer a baseline picture of how HIV prevention is delivered across the country. ... " ("The National HIV Prevention Inventory: The State of HIV Prevention Across the U.S.," July 2009).
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Acupuncture May Be Beneficial In Relieving Indigestion During Pregnancy
A small study published in Acupuncture Medicine reports that acupuncture may be beneficial in easing symptoms of indigestion which are very frequent in pregnant women. The hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy cause heartburn, stomach pain and discomfort, reflux, belching and bloating. Between 45 to 80 percent of women are reported to experience those symptoms.
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All Together Now - Primary Care's Role In A Tough Economic Climate

The financial crisis and lack of trust in public services mean that the NHS and the government face tough political and economic challenges ahead. In this climate, improvements in health services will only be possible if primary care takes the lead and political leaders sharpen up their vision. This year"s NHS Alliance Annual Conference will bring together high-profile speakers - from patients to clinicians and politicians - to take a long hard look at key strategic initiatives driving the developments in primary care. The Conference, entitled All Together Now, will take place on 20-21 October in Manchester and will address key issues such as integrated commissioning and provision, world class commissioning and Lord Darzi"s plans. But this is no ordinary conference. This year, all issues will be discussed through the eyes of our "Reality Check Panel", comprising one patient, clinicians, one manager and one commentator, which will ensure that speakers are challenged about how their vision can become reality. In a time when the NHS is suffering from a lack of political direction, the Conference will state the case for primary care as leading the way to a better and more efficient NHS. Michael Sobanja, chief executive, NHS Alliance, said: "We know the health service faces tougher times ahead, but the politicians in both parties have to come clean on their plans for the NHS if we are to plan sensibly for lean, or perhaps leaner, times ahead. The current announcements are confusing and send mixed messages. One of the really confounding issues is that public and service expectations and aspirations are out of synch. Only the politicians can fix that." High-profile speakers include Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Secretary of State for Health; David Nicholson, NHS Chief Executive; Dr Michael Dixon, chairman for the NHS Alliance; John Appleby, chief economist, health policy, The King"s Fund, and Andrew Lansley MP, Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Health. The conference will also present a series of workshops which will tackle practice-based commissioning, the future of general practice, world class commissioning of urgent care, NICE and the new QOF, patient-centred NHS, among others. For further information, please visit http://www.nhsalliance2009.co.uk NHS Alliance


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