Phoenix Bishop: Diocese Reviewing Sexual Misconduct Policy
Diocese Sexual Misconduct Policy. The head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix has issued a letter discussing what he describes as the "painful" subject of child abuse. In the letter, written earlier this month, Bishop Thomas O'Brien said the diocese is taking a renewed look at its sexual misconduct policy to … [Read more...] about Phoenix Bishop: Diocese Reviewing Sexual Misconduct Policy
New Agent Orange Policy Will Make Disability Benefits Available to More Vets
Agent Orange Policy Health Claims For Disability Payments. A new proposal on Agent Orange health claims issued this week by the Department of Veterans Affairs will make it much easier for veterans injured by the toxin to make claims for disability payments and health care services. Under the proposal, three illnesses - B … [Read more...] about New Agent Orange Policy Will Make Disability Benefits Available to More Vets
NEJM Changes Disclosure Policy
Allegations Caused the NEJM to Change its Policies Regarding Disclosures. Conflict-of-interest allegations have caused the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) to change its policies regarding such disclosures said KaiserNetwork.org, citing a New York Times piece. The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education … [Read more...] about NEJM Changes Disclosure Policy
Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit Policy Justified
Aranesp, Epogen, Procrit Policy Justified, More trouble for Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit. Senior Medicare official Dr. Barry Straube said evidence—including two studies—is mounting in the case for cutting the use of controversial anemia drugs sold by Amgen Inc. and Johnson & Johnson. Medicare cut payments for the use … [Read more...] about Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit Policy Justified
