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Study credits D.C. female condom program with reducing HIV and associated costs - The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com — “A District program that distributes free female condoms is saving money and preventing HIV infections, a study finds.” View full resource at washingtonpost.com

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$Dr. Vreeman is an assistant professor of pediatrics in Children\'s Health Services Research and in the section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She is the co-author of two popular books debunking common medical myths, Don\'t Swallow Your Gum! Myths, Half-Truths, and Outright Lies about Your Body and Health and Don\'t Cross Your Eyes... They\'ll Stay That Way and 75 other health myths debunked. Dr. Vreeman is co-director of pediatric research for the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), an academic collaboration that provides comprehensive HIV treatment for over 125,000 patients in Kenya. Dr. Vreeman\'s research work focuses on the development of instruments to improve children\'s health care within resource-limited settings. Dr. Vreeman graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a BA in English. She received her MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and completed her internship, residency, and a chief residency in pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She also completed a fellowship in Children\'s Health Services Research and a masters degree in clinical research at the Indiana University School of Medicine.$ Rachel Vreeman Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor

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AP Article Shows Dangers of Medicaid Prescription Drug Policies to Patients | PhRMA

phrma.org — “We all know governments are looking to save money these days. There are right ways to do it, and there are risky, misguided ways to do it.A recent article by Associated Press reporter Carla K. Johnson takes a look at Gov. Pat Quinn’s proposal in Illinois to reduce spending on medicines in the state’s Medicaid program. The article does a good job of portraying the risks associated with restricting access to prescription medicines.” View full resource at phrma.org

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Health Tips & Tricks / 13 Tips for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs

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Free Rx Saver Prescription Discounts | Joeygiggles Health Topics | Scoop.it

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Medical items often wasted; But several Central Oregon groups collect items, medicine for donation | | The Bulletin

bendbulletin.com — ““The fact is, if you could just replace the batteries, they wouldn't be able to charge me $2,193, they could only charge $200,” Gary Graves said. “I understand that they have to make some money, but it ought to be done in a way that could it be refurbished in second- or third-world countries and actually be reused.”Instead, the manufacturer told them to contac3t their recyc, But several Central Oregon groups collect items, medicine for donationMedical items often wasted, ” View full resource at bendbulletin.com

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Army examining medical health programs - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: The Army inspector general is conducting a system-wide review of mental health facilities to determine whether psychiatrists overturned diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder to save money, a move that comes as the case of a U.S. soldier suspected of killing 16 Afghan civilians has brought fresh attention to the strains of war.” View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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One word can save your life | Avoid Medical Errors

avoidmedicalerrors.com — “You have a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips with the internet. Use it. Do your own research. I’m not saying you need to be an armchair Dr. Oz, but you do have responsibility for your own health and treatment. Look at the pros and cons of the treatment options offered.” View full resource at avoidmedicalerrors.com

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Do 'medical home' programs save money?

stateline.org — “Experts disagree about the value of one of the most highly touted cost-control initiatives in state health policy.” View full resource at stateline.org

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Why electronic medical records may not save money

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Suppressing feelings of compassion makes people feel less moral: study

medicalxpress.com — “(Medical Xpress) -- It’s normal to not always act on your sense of compassion—for example, by walking past a beggar on the street without giving them any money. Maybe you want to save your money or avoid engaging with a homeless person. But even if suppressing compassion avoids these costs, ...” View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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Health News: 99 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs | eDrugSearch Blog

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ICMCC News Page » Why electronic medical records may not save money

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Teaching Home Addresses to Children - Children with Special Needs

bellaonline.com — “Teaching children their home address can be a life-saving lesson in emergency situations. When travelling or moving to a new location, knowing a current or previous home address helps first responders to discover your child?s identity, to contact you for medical information, and get them home again. - Teaching Home Addresses to Children - Children with Special Needs at BellaOnline” View full resource at bellaonline.com

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Why electronic medical records may not save money

kevinmd.com — “Doctors who used electronic medical records actually ordered more tests, compared to those who used paper records.” View full resource at kevinmd.com

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