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Mass. Health Care Reform Reveals Doctor Shortage  Health care reform in Massachusetts has led to a dramatic increase in the number of people with health insurance. But there's an unintended consequence. A sudden demand for primary care doctors has outpaced the supply.

U.S. health care 'fraught with waste,' experts say  WASHINGTON ? Talk to the chief executives of America's pre-eminent health-care institutions, and you might be surprised by what you hear: When it comes to medical care, the United States isn't getting its money's worth. Not even close.

Bulgaria Medical Association to Notify EP about Health Care Problems  On December 15, 50 Bulgarian physicians, members of the Bulgarian Medical Association BLS are going to submit to the European Parliament EP information about the country's numerous health care problems, the Association's Chair Doctor Andrey Kehayov announced on Sunday.

Group calls for action on health care quality  The National Priorities Partnership is calling on all employers, health insurers, medical professionals, labor and government organizations and other interested parties to commit to a core list of six objectives its members believe will improve the quality of health care and lower costs within the next three to five years.

Veterans' health care center changes name: Center makes progress toward expanding  The newly named Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks previously known as the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center is inching its way towards breaking ground on a 144,000-square-foot addition. Northwest Arkansas Times

Now what? Things to know if you're switching health care systems  It's health insurance re-enrollment time, and many Ozarkers who are changing health plans may have to find new physicians, specialists and a different hospital.

Jail health care required, pricey  News stories that quote inmates griping about medical care at the Merrimack County jail really burn jail Superintendent Ron White.

Rule will strengthen right to refuse care  Measure focuses on health workers' 'right of conscience' The Bush administration is planning to announce a broad new "right of conscience" rule permitting medical facilities, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health care workers to refuse to participate in any way in morally "objectionable procedures" such as abortion and possibly including birth control and artificial insemination. ...

Cutting health care costs?  Sjon and Lakisha Fisher both have jobs that provide health insurance ? he works for Chrysler, and she?s an employee of Grant County.

State Considers Health Insurance for Students  Some state officials are trying to decide whether all college students should be required to have health insurance. About18 percent of Utah residents between 18 and 34 are uninsured, the highest rate in the state, according to a 2008 Utah Healthcare Access Survey. John T. Nielsen, Gov. Jon Huntsman's adviser on health care, said plans for a low-cost health insurance plan for students could be ...

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