The majority of Hispanics living in Connecticut believe their quality of life — including finances, access to health insurance and affordable housing — has declined in recent years, according to a study released on Wednesday, the Connecticut Day reports. (more…)
Karo Bio initiates the second clinical phase IIb dose ranging study with eprotirome. This study will be conducted in dyslipidemia patients receiving concomitant treatment with the cholesterol absorption inhibitor ezetimibe. The first phase IIb study in 180 patients where eprotirome is given in addition to statin treatment is progressing according to plan. (more…)
Minnesota lawmakers this week are expected to approve legislation that is expected to reduce health care spending in the state by 20% by 2015 and extend coverage to an additional 47,000 residents, but the bill could face a veto by Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R), the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The plan would cost about $49 million in 2009. (more…)
The Kansas House on Tuesday voted 103-20 to approve legislation that would create an insurance subsidy for low-income residents and expand other health care programs, the Wichita Eagle reports. The measure would provide $4 million to fund the first year of the insurance subsidy. The state Senate eliminated the subsidy provisions from its version of the bill in favor of a modest expansion of SCHIP. (more…)
