Private Healthcare Exchanges Conference
The Private Healthcare Exchanges conference July 16-17 in Chicago will focus on how the Affordable Care Act is changing the way insurers sell health insurance.
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Events for June 30, 2009
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Three federal drug committees meet to discuss acetaminophen and the risk of liver injury
The Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee, the Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee and the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will meet for two days to discuss over-the-counter and prescription acetaminophen and the risks of liver problems that arise when patients take more than the recommended daily amount of the drug.
Data release:
The National Center for Health Statistics has set a tentative release date for a report detailing the ages of first marriage for American men and women between the ages of 15 and 44, as well as a breakdown of those who haven't tied the knot by age 35. Statistics will be broken down by age, gender, race and income level.
To access embargoed and password protected materials, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here.
Federal report to recommend comparative effectiveness research priorities
The Institute of Medicine will recommend 100 health topics for priority attention and funding when it comes to comparative effectiveness research. The report will also include general directions on how to ensure such research results in "greater efficiency and better patient care."
6th World Conference of Science Journalists
The 2009 World Conference of Science Journalists hopes to bring reporters and other science writers and communicators from around the world together in London to network, debate and develop their skills. Science topics to be discussed include new media, philanthropy, climate change, evolution, television, food security, PR, disaster coverage, magazines, nutrition, blogs, genetics, pharmaceuticals, ethics, economics, embargoes, cancer, policy and engineering.
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