| April 3, 2012 | America's Health Insurance Plans |
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- Obesity linked to blood clot risk in women, study finds
Middle-aged women who are overweight or obese have a greater risk of developing venous thromboembolism after surgery and even without surgery, compared with normal-weight women, according to a U.K. study published in Circulation. Heavier women also had a 22% higher risk of needing inpatient surgery, according to the study. Reuters
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- Senators want stronger FDA oversight after GAO report
The findings of a Government Accountability Office report presented during a Senate hearing on the proposed medical device user fee agreement prompted Sens. Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla., to call for tougher oversight of the FDA. The report indicated that medical device review times have risen significantly. The Hill/Healthwatch blog
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The “Who’s Who” of health plans
“AIS's Directory of Health Plans: 2012” is a comprehensive resource that provides data and information on every health insurance company and primary care preferred provider network operating in the United States yearend of 2011. This valuable resource will help your organization gain insight on networks, enrollment data, risk data, contact information and more. Order yours today from the AHIP Store.
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Share your community leadership program today
If you are an AHIP Member health insurance plan and have a program that targets a community need or a specific population, and demonstrates excellence in social responsibility, we would like to hear from you. Help us share your community outreach efforts by participating in the AHIP Spotlight on Community Leadership. Visit Spotlight on Community Leadership to learn more.
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