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Endocrine Insider - March 18, 2010

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Health Care Reform Reaches Crucial Stage; Physician Payment Cuts Scheduled to Begin April 1
Congress is expected to vote this week on a health care reform proposal originally passed by the Senate in December, 2009. Because passage of health reform legislation has stalled over the past few months...

 
Research!America National Forum Features Factors Impacting Research
On Tuesday, March 16, Society representatives participated in the Research!America annual National Forum.  The National Forum, titled “Invest in Tomorrow. Invest in Research.,” featured two panel-led discussion on several topics...

 
CMS to Host Informational Call Providing Guidance on ICD-10 Implementation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a conference call for providers interested in learning more about the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision...

 
NIDDK Seeks Comments on Draft Diabetes Research Strategic Plan by March 31
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is requesting feedback on its draft Diabetes Research Strategic Plan.Developed with broad external input by the Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordinating Committee...

 
Endocrine Society Urges Patients to Discuss Benefits and Risks of Bisphosphonate Use with their Health Care Provider
Recent reports have appeared in the media suggesting a potential link between the long-term use of bisphosphonate medications and an increased risk for an unusual type of leg fracture called a subtrochanteric femoral shaft fracture...