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The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association Joining Forces Network … … Drew Brees talks about the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Joining Forces Network and how Clubs can help support the Joining Forces initiative. The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) is a committee of 25 volunteer citizens who advise […]
American Council on Exercise and the Joining Forces Initiative … … Dominique Dawes talks about the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and how fitness professionals can pledge their support to the Joining Forces initiative.
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American Council on Exercise and the Joining Forces Initiative … … Drew Brees talks about the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Joining Forces Network and how Clubs can help support the Joining Forces initiative.
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HHS unveils the nation’s health priorities Launches LHI App Challenge to advance public health goals through new media technology WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today unveiled critical health priorities for the nation known as “Leading Health Indicators” (LHIs). Announced during the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) annual meeting, the […]
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Executive Order — Reducing Prescription Drug Shortages … Today, the President signed an Executive Order to prevent drug shortages and protect consumers. October 31, 2011 … President Barack Obama talks with the media before signing an Executive Order directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to help further prevent and reduce prescription […]
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Why We Can’t Wait: Taking Action to Reduce Prescription Drug Shortages Sometimes the most important component of a patient’s treatment is the type of medication they receive and the consistency at which they receive it. For some Americans, a change in their treatment regimen or a substitution of a medication can seriously threaten their ability […]
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HHS announces new incentives for providers to work together through Accountable Care Organizations when caring for people with Medicare New tools help doctors and other health care providers improve quality of care People with Medicare will be able to benefit from a new program designed to encourage primary care doctors, specialists, hospitals, and other health […]
HHS Office for Civil Rights Enforces Section 504 and the ADA The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has entered into several settlement agreements and issued letters of findings as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) […]
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Obama Administration’s regulatory reductions to save health care system nearly $1.1 billion. Scaling back outdated rules is part of Administration’s effort to cut red tape New proposed rules released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would reduce unnecessary, obsolete, or burdensome regulations and save hospitals and healthcare providers nearly $1.1 billion each […]
Breast Cancer Awareness: Access to Care Dr. Biden: October Is the Time for Each of Us to Consider the Role We Can Play in Combatting Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer awareness month Dr. Biden, Jennifer Aniston and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius visit Inova Breast Care Center to meet with Breast Cancer […]
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