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Health Care Spending At Historically Low Growth Rates-The Question Is Why? Forbes Thu, 31 May 2012 11:04 AM PDT According to a study published today by the Health Research Institute of PwC US, healthcare spending in the United States is expected to continue growing at a historically low rate into 2013, continuing the pattern of slower growth in medical costs the nation has been experiencing since 2009. Longmont group pushes anti-fracking ballot issue Denver Post Thu, 31 May 2012 11:04 AM PDT LONGMONT -- A ballot measure to ban hydraulic fracturing within the city of Longmont has been initiated by a group called Our Health, Our Future, Our Longmont. The group, an outgrowth of the anti-fracking group Longmont ROAR, filed a notice of intent with the city clerk's office Wednesday to put a charter amendment on the November ballot. 82 health projects worth Rs 16.9bn underway in country Business Recorder Thu, 31 May 2012 11:03 AM PDT ISLAMABAD: The government is currently executing 82 development schemes with allocation of Rs 16.9 billion for year 2010-11 in health sector to ensure good quality of life, and access to good health as basic human need fundamental human right. Methadone clinic before Sanford Planning Board American Journal Thu, 31 May 2012 11:02 AM PDT SANFORD â€" The Sanford Planning Board was scheduled to hear a proposal Wednesday night from a nonprofit health care company that wants to build a substance abuse and methadone treatment clinic in town. HHS announces availability of funding to help older adults, people with disabilities access long-term services and ... Business Wire Thu, 31 May 2012 11:02 AM PDT WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a new $25 million funding opportunity made possible by the Affordable Care Act to help states strengthen and expand their ability to help seniors and people with disabilities access home and community-based long-term services and supports. Over the next one to three years, funding will ... Priority Health Launches MyGo Points Facebook App to Motivate Healthy Lifestyles, Encourage Tourism Business Wire Thu, 31 May 2012 11:02 AM PDT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new Facebook App from Priority Health rewards healthy activity while supporting Michigan's tourism industry. Europe sets up website to report medicine side-effects Khaleej Times Thu, 31 May 2012 11:00 AM PDT PARIS â€" Europe’s pharmaceutical watchdog announced on Thursday that it had launched a database to inform the public and health professionals of suspected side effects in medicines. Saskatchewan government joining other provinces in lawsuit against tobacco industry Regina Leader-Post Thu, 31 May 2012 10:59 AM PDT The Saskatchewan government is preparing to launch a lawsuit against the tobacco industry for health care costs, it announced in a media release on Thursday. Proposal To Raise Tricare Fees Blocked By Congress KPBS San Diego Thu, 31 May 2012 10:58 AM PDT Congress has blocked a proposal by the Obama administration to increase TRICARE enrollment fees. But participants in the military's health care program may end up paying more in other ways. House GOP releases documents on health care deals Times Leader Thu, 31 May 2012 10:58 AM PDT (AP) House Republicans are releasing emails and documents that shed light on dealings between the White House and the drug industry as President Barack Obama maneuvered to move his health care …

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