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Mental health: Will it fall between the insurance cracks?
By Allison BellExisting parity laws may not work the way lawmakers intended, witnesses warn.
January 24, 2013
Scientists put an end to moratorium on bird flu researchResearch on a genetically altered strain of the virus was halted for fear of an accidental release.
January 23, 2013
Facebook’s gonna pump, you, upThe social networks new graph search makes word-of-mouth referrals look wimpy.
January 23, 2013
How to sell LTCI onlineBaby boomers who are computer-savvy want quick information, with no perceived pressure to buy.
January 23, 2013
WellPoint plans for exchange wait effectThe company says it will stick with "disciplined" commercial plan pricing.
January 23, 2013
“He didn’t seem crazy”: Where violence meets health careCould expanding the reach of the judicial system deter violent acts or just the mentally ill from seeking treatment?
January 23, 2013
“He didn’t seem crazy”: Where violence meets health careCould expanding the reach of the judicial system deter violent acts or just the mentally ill from seeking treatment?
January 23, 2013
Growing pains as doctors’ offices adopt electronic recordsThe lack of harmony among electronic health care records costs an additional $81 billion each year.