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“Mad Cow Disease” The first case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), or “mad cow disease,” in the United States was confirmed on December 25, 2003. Naturally, cattle producers are quite concerned with how this case will affect both their operations and their markets. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set up a BSE […]

Closing the Gap: Financing Insurance Services with ADAP The use of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) has had enormously beneficial effects for many people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) but has sent the costs of treating HIV disease soaring, and States have struggled to provide these drugs to low income, underserved PLWH. The Health Resources and […]

What are the Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2008? The following is a listing of the Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates that will be in effect in 2008: Medicare Premiums for 2008: Part A: (Hospital Insurance) Premium Most people do not pay a monthly Part A premium because they or a spouse has […]

Book Title: The Portable Lawyer for Mental Health Professionals: An A-Z Guide to Protecting Your Clients, Your Practice, and Yourself (Paperback) by Barton E. Bernstein, JD, LMSW; Thomas L. Hartsell Jr., JD Editorial Reviews: Book Description Safeguard your mental health practice with up-to-date information and savvy advice on practicing in today’s legal environment. Today’s mental […]

Book Title: The Portable Guide to Testifying in Court for Mental Health Professionals: An A-Z Guide to Being an Effective Witness (Paperback) by Barton E. Bernstein, JD, LMSW; Thomas L. Hartsell Jr., JD Editorial Reviews: Review “Is a well-written guide to the legal system for beginning-level psychologists or for any mental health professional.” (PsycCRITIQUES, 7/26/2006) […]

Use of Rezulin may be linked to liver damage and heart problems. Several class action and personal injury lawyers have launched an investigation into the now-withdrawn diabetes drug Rezulin (troglitazone). The federal government has indicated that over 50 deaths have resulted from the drug, and some news organizations have claimed that the real death toll […]