10 February 2012, 8:22 pm
The Obama administration, stung by fierce opposition from Catholic leaders to a new rule requiring that insurance plans offer free contraception, announced revised regulations Friday. Kaiser Health N...
10 February 2012, 5:40 pm
The president was joined by HHS Secretary Sebelius as he announced a revision of the rule requiring that insurance plans offer free contraception, so that religious-affiliated groups don’t have to t...
10 February 2012, 5:03 pm
This fact sheet was released by the White House in advance of President Barack Obama's Feb. 10 comments about mandated health insurance coverage for contraception.
10 February 2012, 4:05 pm
KHN tracked the related news coverage.
10 February 2012, 3:21 pm
Two prominent state attorneys general examined the health law case before the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that some senators are pushing to get television cameras in the Supreme Court.
10 February 2012, 3:17 pm
NPR reports that not much has changed in the new regulation other than requiring coverage for contraceptives at no cost, while CNN reports on the escalating "rhetorical war" in Washington.
10 February 2012, 3:15 pm
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
10 February 2012, 3:14 pm
The Obama administration Friday morning signaled a new compromise on a rule that would require even most religious employer health plans to cover contraception at no cost to employees.
11 February 2012, 6:00 am
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23 January 2012, 5:00 am
Operation IRAQI FREEDOM/Operation NEW DAWN Depleted Uranium Bioassay Results - 16th Semi-Annual Report and Policy on Future Data Submissions...
9 December 2011, 8:55 pm
Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho offically became the the 43rd Army surgeon general this week. She is the first woman and first nurse to hold the top spot in Army Medicine.
1 December 2011, 4:30 pm
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30 August 2011, 4:00 am
Health Affairs Policy for Referral Management of Disability Compensation and Pension Examinations in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System...
24 August 2011, 4:00 am
Policy Memorandum to Establish 2012 Monthly Premium Rates for TRICARE Reserve Select and TRICARE Retired Reserve...
15 August 2011, 4:00 am
Policy for Military Health System Enterprise Architecture Principles...
2 August 2011, 4:00 am
Guidance for the Use of Influenza Vaccine for the 2011–2012 Influenza Season...
8 February 2012, 5:00 am
Military recruits who wear glasses won't be issued S9s or "birth control glasses" anymore -- the nickname given to the iconic glasses because many service members believe that while wearing the frames...
8 February 2012, 5:00 am
The Army's surgeon general told members of Congress that the service is investigating how post-traumatic stress disorder is diagnosed to ensure consistency at all hospitals.
7 February 2012, 5:00 am
NFL legend. Heisman Trophy winner. Named as the best running back in college football history by ESPN. These all describe Herschel Walker, best known as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys. However,...
6 February 2012, 5:00 am
The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command has initiated steps to evaluate a new bioelectric bandage.
6 February 2012, 5:00 am
With seasonal influenza in Germany set to peak in February, it's not too late for people to get a flu shot.
3 February 2012, 5:00 am
The Defense Department's drug-testing program is expanding to add screening for two additional prescription medications to the range of legal and illegal drugs it currently detects.
2 February 2012, 5:00 am
The Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine is working with consortiums toward growing body parts for wounded warriors.
2 February 2012, 5:00 am
A two-day CrossFit level 1 certification course was offered to Third Infantry Division Soldiers at Fort Stewart, Ga., to learn the philosophy and the techniques of the CrossFit program and obtain cert...
9 February 2012, 5:01 am
People in the market for health insurance will soon have clear, understandable and straightforward information on what health plans will cover, what limitations or conditions will apply, and what they...
8 February 2012, 5:01 am
To help reduce the increasing number of preterm births in America and ensure more babies are born healthy, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced more than $40 million in grants to test ways to rev...
7 February 2012, 5:01 am
Americans are now able to use HealthCare.gov to search specifically for insurance plans that include coverage for domestic partners, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today.
7 February 2012, 5:01 am
The Obama Administration today announced new efforts to fight Alzheimer’s disease, including immediately making an additional $50 million available for cutting-edge Alzheimer’s research.
2 February 2012, 5:01 am
Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued today by the Department of Health and Human Se...
1 February 2012, 5:01 am
Today, we celebrate the start of African-American History Month. African-Americans throughout history have made significant contributions to scientific health research, medicine, and public health.
1 February 2012, 5:01 am
Medicare Advantage premiums have fallen by 7 percent on average and enrollment has risen by about 10 percent since this time last year, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today.
1 February 2012, 5:01 am
February is American Heart Month; a month to spread awareness about the importance of heart health. Each year, countless American families are impacted by heart disease and stroke. Although its risk f...
10 February 2012, 7:37 pm
FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — People with the condition called Barrett’s esophagus who are smokers may have double the risk of developing esophageal cancer, a new study warns. These p...
10 February 2012, 7:35 pm
By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that brain scans can help predict how people will perform a challenging mental task, a discovery that cou...
10 February 2012, 7:34 pm
FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — Most children and teens who deliberately injure themselves are discharged from emergency rooms without an evaluation of their mental health, a new study shows.
10 February 2012, 6:36 pm
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you don’t want a common cold getting in the way of your hot date. Follow these tips to stay sniffle-free and cuddle up to your honey, knowing...
10 February 2012, 5:38 pm
FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) – There’s little evidence linking disease severity or antiretroviral treatment with the degree of psychiatric symptoms in HIV-positive children and teens i...
10 February 2012, 5:35 pm
FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — A new childbirth study says 39 weeks’gestation is the best time for elective Cesarean delivery for women who have previously delivered via C-section. The...
10 February 2012, 5:33 pm
By Steve Reinberg and E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporters FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — Facing a firestorm of criticism from Catholic leaders, the Obama administration on Friday said it will ad...
10 February 2012, 5:28 pm
FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — Breast-feeding reduces the risk of obesity in children born to mothers with diabetes during their pregnancy, a new study indicates. Researchers followed 94 chi...